Learning & Development (L&D) Director

Guardant Health

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Guardant Health is committed to fostering a culture of growth and development. We are in search of a visionary Learning & Development (L&D) Director focused on enhancing our leadership and professional development programs under Guardant Health University (GHU). This key leadership role demands active engagement in the full spectrum of L&D activities, from the strategic assessment and planning to the execution and evaluation of our programs. Reporting directly to the VP of Organizational Effectiveness, the Director will be instrumental in shaping and enhancing leader capabilities, performance management processes, and organizational culture.

Requirements

A minimum of 10 years of experience in L&D, organizational development, instructional design, or related fields.
Proven experience in HR, talent management, and diversity and inclusion initiatives is highly desirable.
A demonstrated passion for people development, inclusivity, and leading transformative change.
Strong project and program management skills, with a history of successfully managing complex, multifaceted initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team of learning and development professionals.
Excellent influencing skills, with a track record of strategic relationship building and team collaboration.
Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating ideas and strategies clearly and persuasively to a variety of stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to use data for program evaluation, gaining insights, and driving improvements.
Proficiency in Workday and Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Management: Lead the end-to-end design, development, and implementation of L&D initiatives.
Craft innovative learning solutions that align with business objectives and leadership capabilities, covering a range of delivery methods such as workshops, e-learning, and performance support tools.
Maintain GHU offerings for year-round learning.
Learning Experience Design & Impact Measurement: Architect engaging and impactful learning experiences.
Measure the effectiveness of L&D programs, ensuring they contribute positively to talent performance strategies and business outcomes.
Build Capability and Skills Around Talent Performance Processes: Contributes to Guardant Health’s talent performance strategies (performance management, Check-Ins, feedback, coaching, etc.).
Incorporate Guardant Health’s talent performance processes and philosophies into all leadership development offerings to maintain consistency in messaging.
Change Management & Stakeholder Engagement: Drive effective change management strategies for L&D initiatives, working closely with internal and external partners to anticipate challenges, secure buy-in, and facilitate swift adaptation.
Vendor & Resource Management: Identify and manage external resources and vendors that complement and enhance GHU’s curriculum and align with our company culture.
Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop clear, actionable program plans and communication strategies.
Engage with business leaders to translate business strategies into coherent learning strategies that support organizational goals.
Capability Building & Support: Standardize and elevate GHU expectations through robust process documentation and calibration tailored to meet our business's evolving needs.
Research & Innovation: Stay ahead of trends in performance management and L&D, proposing and implementing creative solutions that drive employee development and performance.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Leverage data to evaluate program success, derive insights, and continuously refine our L&D strategies.
Implement and monitor key performance indicators to measure impact and progress.