Director, Learning & Development
About The Position
Legend Biotech is seeking a Director, Learning & Development as part of the Human Resources team based in Somerset, NJ. The Director of Learning & Development (L&D) is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and driving the enterprise-wide learning strategy to build long-term organizational capability. This role oversees the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global and regional learning programs, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and business performance. The Director leads a high-performing team, partners with senior leaders, and cultivates a culture of continuous learning across all levels of the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
- 8–12+ years HR/L&D leadership experience.
- Expertise in adult learning, instructional design, and leadership development.
- Strong executive communication and facilitation skills.
- Experience leading global initiatives and teams.
- High proficiency in LMS and digital learning technologies.
Nice To Haves
- Certifications such as DiSC, MBTI, Hogan, or coaching credentials preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a comprehensive global L&D strategy that supports current and future talent needs.
- Partner with executive leadership to align learning initiatives with long-term business goals.
- Oversee planning, development, and delivery of all corporate learning programs.
- Establish governance, quality standards, and evaluation frameworks for learning programs.
- Lead enterprise leadership development strategy for managers, HIPOs, successors, and executives.
- Partner with OD and HRBPs to integrate L&D programs with succession planning, performance management, and capability frameworks.
- Use data-driven insights to improve program design and inform strategic decisions.
- Partner with Head of Culture, HR Business Partners, and Corporate Communications to amplify key development initiatives, corporate culture programs, and engagement campaigns.
- Manage and develop a global L&D team.
- Oversee strategic partnership with external vendors, consultants, and content providers if applicable.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
- Eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment
- Paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Legal assistance
- Supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Family planning and care resources
- Well-being initiatives
- Peer-to-peer recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
