Senior Specialist, Learning Consultant

MSD • North Wales, PA

2d • $129,000 - $203,100 • Remote

About The Position

The Learning Consultant acts as a partner to business management formulating learning and development strategy and plans designed to drive outcomes for the business. Understands the organization's talent, functional/technical capability, and leadership development needs. Develops and implements a variety of learning solutions to meet the organization's long and short term needs to build people capability. Utilizes data and business driven insights to measure the effectiveness of programs and inform ongoing development.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, or currently in pursuit of degree completion, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience (4 years with Master’s degree)
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• Business Acumen & Consulting: Ability to engage stakeholders on business priorities, goals, and desired outcomes, and translate those needs into effective learning and performance solutions.
• Applies sound judgment, critical thinking, and a consultative approach to identify opportunities, solve problems, and support business decision-making.
• Stakeholder Partnership & Influence: Builds trusted relationships and collaborates effectively across matrixed teams and functions.
• Demonstrates the ability to influence, align, and drive outcomes without direct authority while navigating varied perspectives and competing priorities.
• Communication & Executive Presence: Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively through verbal, written, and presentation-based communication.
• Engages stakeholders at all levels through thoughtful questioning, active listening, and the ability to tailor messages for varied audiences, including leadership.
• Creativity, Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Leverages creativity and innovative thinking to develop practical, engaging, and scalable solutions that address business and learner needs.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes, programs, and learner experiences while adapting to changing business requirements.
• Execution, Decision-Making & Results Orientation: Demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills, effectively managing multiple priorities with attention to quality and timelines.
• Uses data, feedback, and business insights to evaluate effectiveness, make informed decisions, and drive continuous improvement and measurable results.
• Technical & Analytical Proficiency: Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to create impactful learning assets, manage data, and develop meaningful reports and insights.
• Applies analytical thinking and attention to detail to monitor progress, identify trends, and support informed decision-making.
• Building Capability
• Business Consulting Services
• Change Management
• Competency Development
• Compliance Training
• Curriculum Development
• Executive Leadership
• Executive Presence
• Instructional Design
• Leadership Development Training
• Learning Needs Analysis
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Partner Relationship Management (PRM)
• Training Evaluations
• Training Needs Assessment
• Training Programs

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of experience in Learning & Development, training, sales enablement, or capability-building roles within a commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, oncology, or commercial training experience preferred, especially in the hematology space.
• Oncology

Responsibilities

• Partner with Learning Partners and business stakeholders to identify performance needs and recommend learning solutions that align with commercial priorities.
• Deploy and manage learning curricula, communications, and resources across multiple oncology products and customer-facing audiences.
• Develop, maintain, and organize learning assets, templates, and program tracking tools using platforms such as Excel, internal planning platforms and learning management systems.
• Evaluate learner engagement and program effectiveness through standardized reporting, dashboards, and analytics, using insights to inform improvement.
• Collaborate with Training teams to support reinforcement activities, monitor learning adoption, and measure business impact.
• Implement knowledge reinforcement strategies, assessments, and learning interventions that improve retention and on-the-job application.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure learning initiatives remain aligned with evolving organizational goals and customer needs.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays
• vacation
• compassionate and sick days
• annual bonus
• long-term incentive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior