Learning & Development Associate/Sr. Associate – Lebanon API

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Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) molecules located in Lebanon, IN. This facility is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities.  This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

Position Brand Description:

In this position, you will be responsible for the creation, coordination, and implementation of learning solutions across the site, including administration of curricula. The Associate/Manager will partner with the business to ensure curricula adequately reflects job responsibilities and compliance-based activities.  The Associate/Manager is responsible for training projects identified as fulfilling the learning capability and competency gaps in the assigned business area/function. Additionally, you will be responsible for activities required to maintain the overall state of compliance of the learning and development program.

The Associate/Manager–L&D monitors process, progress, results, and designs feedback loops into their work against measured goals. The Associate/Manager should anticipate and adjust for problems and roadblocks, interface with learning service suppliers/contractors, and integrate new business processes where necessary for success. The Associate/Manager provides support to ensure personnel are qualified and capable, which includes personnel fulfilling compliance requirements and continually increasing their contribution to the business.   

This position will support either Lebanon API or the Lebanon Advanced Therapies site in Lebanon, IN.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

L&D Portfolio Management

• Identify, analyze, and determine learning solutions
• Define requirements for personnel qualification in assigned business area/function; ensure implementation and ongoing maintenance
• Create, revise, and implement training and related documents, ensuring all documents are well written and executable
• Evaluate effectiveness of learning interventions
• Collaborate/participate in Network/Functional initiatives
• Partner with the business in the creation and management of training materials
• Create initial project charters with defined scope documents and statements of work
• Participate on project teams; lead assigned projects
• Monitor and communicate deliverable status to key business partners
• Anticipate and resolve project/program issues, escalating as appropriate
• Oversee the portfolio of projects to ensure the on-time, on-budget creation of deliverables that meet quality standards, follow instructional design principles, are approved by appropriate personnel, and meet the needs of the business
• Drive quality standards through review of project documents, design, deliverables, final learning content and evaluation data
• Stay abreast of the breadth of learning solutions to guide business partners to the most effective learning methods, solutions and outcomes
• Benchmark within Learning and Development organizations in other Lilly sites, seeking sharing and replication opportunities

Client Management

• Actively participate in area/function project and process teams
• Analyze/understand the assigned business area/function, including business goals, job titles and descriptions, key duties, and responsibilities
• Monitor client satisfaction of learning program implementation
• Consult across the assigned business area/function to ensure training plans align with business plan, strategic direction, and compliance and ethics

Curriculum Architecture and Assignment

• Identify target audience for specific learning intervention
• Create and maintain duty-aligned curricula with business partners and support curricula owners in the business
• Ensure accuracy and appropriateness of target audience definition