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Senior Learning & Development Specialist

MSD
Irelandfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Apr 2025

About the role

Job Description

Are you passionate about fostering learning and development? As a Senior Learning & Development Specialist, you will collaborate closely with managers and leaders to understand their needs and create impactful learning solutions. You will play a vital role in executing learning and development strategies and ensuring they align with business goals. 

 

 

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following: 

 

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders to identify their performance needs and learning gaps. 

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to define performance outcomes and provide feedback on learning programs. 

  • Identify and facilitate the delivery of appropriate learning solutions. 

  • Deliver training directly or support subject matter experts in training delivery. 

  • Monitor and analyze internal trends to recommend effective learning solutions. 

  • Stay updated on best practices in learning and development to provide informed advice. 

  • Support the development of a clear learning strategy based on client needs and report on learning effectiveness. 

  • Review and recommend actions for interim or unplanned learning requests. 

 

 

What skills you will need: 

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have: 

 

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. 

  • At least 3 years of experience in facilitating or delivering learning solutions. 

  • Experience with GMP industry/background preferred 

  • Open on travel as you will support 3 of our sites based in the North Dublin region – connected to Dundalk for 2025 solely.  

  • Understand of how to navigate a Learning Management system 

 

Competencies: 

  • Leadership: Lead by example and build collaborative relationships. 

  • Influencing: Collaborate with others to impact decisions. 

  • Interpersonal Skills: Work effectively with individuals and groups. 

  • Communication: Convey information clearly, both verbally and in writing. 

  • Coaching: Motivate and guide individuals and teams to enhance their learning. 

  • Critical Thinking: Analyze problems and propose effective solutions. 

  • Planning: Manage projects effectively, contributing to short-term and long-term business plans. 

  • Learning and Development Knowledge: Understand industry standards and adult learning principles. 

  • Training Delivery: Facilitate engaging training sessions in person or virtually

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