Associate Director, Learning & Development (REMOTE - US)

Merck

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director in Global Learning & Development is responsible for serving as a trusted business advisor to business leaders and stakeholders in the Oncology Business Unit in order to enable 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.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, or currently in pursuit of degree completion, or equivalent relevant work experience.
Minimum of 10 years of related experience, with a minimum 5 years of leadership experience and a minimum 1 year of experience facilitating/delivering learning solutions
Minimum 1 year of experience facilitating / delivering learning solutions or relevant pharmaceutical/oncology experience.
Adult Learning Principles
Adult Learning Principles
Attendance Tracking
Business Data Analytics
Business Planning
Business Strategies
Compliance Training
Creative Thinking
Critical Thinking
Curriculum Development
Customized Training
Design Education
eLearning Development
Human Resources Consulting
Instructional Design
Insurance
Learning Needs Analysis
Learning Strategies
Oral Communications
People Leadership
Performance Metrics
Project Management
Sales Training
Strategic Thinking
Training Delivery

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
Experience in the areas of learning, talent, HR, or comparable areas; experience in applicable technical/professional areas pertinent to the division/function served (e.g., R&D, manufacturing, sales/marketing, etc.)

Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact for the Oncology Business Leaders
Align 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 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 overall Learner Experience at level of responsibility. 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 L&D plans, existing resources and access to them. Build sponsorship for forthcoming L&D initiatives
Provide critical input to the 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 training and/or support local SMEs providing training, as needed
Partner with the business 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 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