Directeur(trice) associé(e), Apprentissage et Développement / Associate Director, Learning & Development

Merck•Kirkland, QC

2d•CA$124,400 - CA$174,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Director, Learning & Development is a critical catalyst for change, driving both enterprise-wide upskilling and disease learning initiatives that will shape the future of our organization. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Learning & Development leader to revolutionize employee upskilling, foster a culture of continuous learning, and propel our company to new heights. As the Learning & Development Lead for the Canadian subsidiary, you will report to the Director Learning and Development (Europe/Canada). You will have the opportunity to guide our local team of dedicated L&D professionals and ensure effective and efficient learning experiences for our employees. We are looking for a team player with strong strategic thinking capabilities, visionary perspectives, and executional drive. You have a strong passion for cultural transformation, change management, and employee experience. You have a proven track record of fueling leadership skills, developing commercial capabilities, and ensuring product & disease acumen. You thrive by working at the interface of our people and our business, love solving challenges together in a team, empowering your own team, experimenting and being able to translate those learnings into a long-term vision and strategy for our organization. Join us in this pivotal role as we transform our company into a learning organization, equipped with the latest scientific advancements and poised for success in the ever-evolving market.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (required) in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Life Sciences, Education)
Fluency in French is required

Nice To Haves

5+ years of pharmaceutical sales & marketing experience (preferred)
3+ years of learning & development experience (preferred)
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry (preferred)
People management experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with business and HR leaders to accelerate the development of critical capabilities and foster a culture of continuous learning needed to drive business success.
Influence and guide business leaders in prioritizing learning investments, resource allocation, and anticipated business impact, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and driving measurable results.
Champion the unique needs and priorities of our Canadian market, influencing global learning and development priorities, solutions, and ways of working to create a tailored and impactful learning experiences.
Plan and lead delivery, implementation, and sustainment of cutting-edge learning solutions across leadership skills, commercial capabilities, and product & disease.
Ensure learning program content and designs adhere to company policies and standards while pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation to deliver exceptional learning experiences.
Monitor performance results, analyze data-driven insights, and recommend continuous improvement opportunities to enhance the effectiveness and impact of learning and development initiatives.
Serve as a visionary leader and mentor, guiding a passionate L&D team towards a shared purpose and encouraging innovation.
Coach, motivate, and support your team members' personal and professional growth.
Foster a positive working environment, promoting open communication and collaboration across your team, our Canadian market teams as well as the global team.