Associate Director, Learning & Development (REMOTE - US)
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Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic Learning Partner to lead our Immunology Learning and Development team and play a pivotal role in preparing our commercial organization for a successful product launch. In this role you will deliver innovative, evidence-based learning experiences that translate clinical information for our customer-facing teams. You will partner closely with Marketing, Sales Leadership, Market Access and Field Facing teams to assess capability gaps, build targeted curricula, and measure learning impact—ensuring our launch readiness is aligned with strategy, compliance, and patient-centered outcomes. The ideal candidate combines deep scientific understanding of immunology with adult-learning expertise, customer facing/pharma sales experience, and strong stakeholder management.
The Immunology Associate Director in Global Learning & Development is responsible for serving as a trusted business advisor to business leaders and stakeholders in the Immunology Business Unit in order to enable launch excellence, business goals and outcomes by accelerating the development of critical capabilities needed to drive business success through a productive and engaged workforce. S/he maintains awareness and understanding of key business priorities/processes and external best practices, partners with key divisional stakeholders to identify performance needs and gaps and collaborates with design experts and operational support points on desired performance outcomes. This leader will build and maintain strong business relationships, build sponsorship, and collaborate as part of an integrated learning network. Success in this role depends on a candidate’s ability to translate the goals of the business into learning strategies and solutions, then oversee effective design and delivery through a network of internal and at times external colleagues.
Responsibilities
Serve as the main point of contact for the Immunology Marketing and Sales Business Leaders
Align Immunology business leaders on the implications of short and long-term decisions, strategies, and large-scale change efforts on employee learning and development in their respective business areas, and how those implications will affect sustainable business results
Develop depth of business understanding to maximize relevance and impact on business outcomes.
Determine Immunology learning strategies and plans based on identified needs and gaps to achieve business strategy. Align business managers around “best fit” learning strategies while collaborating within GL&D and external partners to leverage existing and/or develop learning solutions to meet unique business requirements
Prioritize and manage portfolio of work and the overall Immunology Learner Experience. Ensure that plans are integrated and congruent with those of other areas of GL&D.
Create line of sight for divisional clients into short-, mid-, and long-term Immunology L&D plans, existing resources, and access to them. Build sponsorship for forthcoming Immunology L&D initiatives!
Provide critical input to the Immunology curriculum design and development team responsible for overall planning of learner experiences and solutions. Ensure these
deliverables drive business relevance and impact and provide a modern, compelling learning experience.
Collaborate with HR business partners in business area to integrate learning solutions with other talent-related initiatives,
Deliver Immunology training and/or support local SMEs providing training, as needed.
Partner with the Immunology Marketing and Sales leadership to define business and learning outcomes. Measure and report impact of learning programs against set metrics. Use data insights to continuously improve solutions and outcomes.
Ensure execution of a coherent, efficient, and strategically aligned approach to Immunology L&D planning and implementation.
Deliver or facilitate training content. Coach and build capability of local L&D colleagues or global/local subject matter experts who will deliver or facilitate, as needed.
Ensure accurate forecasts and project risk management.
Competencies
Business Acumen: Ability to engage with mid-level business leaders around business strategy, goals, and business outcomes, and make sound business decisions.
Leadership: Intermediate ability to partner, collaborate, and impact decisions at all levels within and outside the organization.
Collaboration: Work with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner, including the ability to build and maintain critical networks and collaborative relationships. Take full advanta
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