Sr. Specialist, Learning & Development (REMOTE - US)

MSD•North Wales, PA

1d•$129,000 - $203,100•Remote

About The Position

The Learning Consultant supports Learning Partners in the execution of the Learning & Development strategy through consulting and delivery on appropriate learning solutions. They apply the understanding of key business priorities/processes and internal and external best practices to learning solutions. Partners with key divisional stakeholders to identify performance needs and gaps, collaborates with design experts and operational support points on desired performance and business outcomes. Builds and maintains strong business relationships and learn from and apply insights from an integrated learning network. Success in this role depends on a candidate’s ability to apply adult learning theory in his/her area of responsibility, collaborate with others to design and deliver high impact learning solutions, and deliver business value through learning interventions. Competencies: Business Acumen: Ability to engage with colleagues around business strategy, goals, and business outcomes, and make sound business decisions External Orientation: Apply external best practices in area of responsibility. Model continuous learning for team and clients. Leadership: Beginning ability to partner, collaborate, and impact decisions at all levels within and outside the organization. Collaboration: Work with individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner, including the ability to build and maintain critical networks and collaborative relationships. Take full advantage of resident expertise in Global Learning & Development internal partner organizations (such as Design & Development and Learning Operations) to maximize efficiency and effectiveness; personally remain focused on key Learning Consultant responsibilities. Creative Thinking: Beginning skill in applying tools and techniques for grasping new concepts, acquiring new ways of seeing things, and revising ways of thinking and patterns of behavior Business Consulting: Skill in consulting and ability to coach clients not to use learning solutions where they will not be effective Oral and Written Communications: Ability to express oneself to provide information to others effectively and in a succinct manner; outstanding verbal, written, and executive level presentation abilities and interpersonal skills; ability to ask thoughtful questions to gain insights, listen, and understand other perspectives Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Ability to use a broad range of methods, assumptions, frameworks, and perspectives when solving problems and making decisions. Ability to prioritize own work. Seek first to leverage existing resources and align with other areas of Global Learning & Development before developing new assets Data analytics: Contributes to the definition of business and learning outcomes, metrics and measurement strategies. Ability to analyze and interpret data for business and learning decisions Planning: Project planning and management experience Learning & Development Policies, Standards, and Procedures: Knowledge of and ability to use industry and organization standards, procedures, and policies relevant to staff learning and development Adult Learning: Theory and Practice: Experience in applying concepts and practices of adult learning to meet the dynamic needs of the business Learning Needs Analysis: Experience in assessing competency gaps and identifying what people need to learn for successful individual and organizational performance

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)
Minimum 1 year of leadership experience and minimum 1 year of experience facilitating / delivering learning solutions or relevant pharmaceutical/oncology experience
Adaptability
Adult Learning Theory
Business Decisions
Business Management
Business Relationship Building
Business Relationship Management (BRM)
Business Strategies
Business Strategy Consulting
Business Value Creation
Change Management
Content Creation
Dashboard Management
Decision Making
Instructional Design
Language Training
Learning Needs Analysis
Operational Decisions
Oral Communications
Organizational Performance Management
Pharmaceutical Training
Sales Training
Strategic Planning Partnerships
Survey Tools
Training Effectiveness
Training Needs Assessment

Nice To Haves

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

Benefits

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.
More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

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