People Development Partner

Merck Group; Madrid; Presencial; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global science and technology company is seeking a People Development Partner to enhance organizational effectiveness through tailored learning strategies. This role requires a minimum of 10-12 years of experience in Learning & Development, with a focus on building relationships with stakeholders and driving continuous improvement in training initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulated industries, managing learning programs from end to end, and using LMS tools. Join a diverse team dedicated to fostering innovation and inclusion!

Formación

• Minimum 10-12 years of experience in Learning & Development or Organizational Development.
• Experience in a global, matrixed environment.
• End-to-end ownership of learning programs and strong consulting experience.

Responsabilidades

• Shape the talent development portfolio across the organization.
• Develop and implement learning strategies based on needs analysis.
• Evaluate training program effectiveness and compliance.

Conocimientos

Learning & Development

Organizational Development

Consulting

Relationship Management

Analytics

Herramientas

SAP SuccessFactors Learning

Descripción del empleo

Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your role

The People Development Partner is essential in shaping the talent development portfolio across our organization. This role serves as the main point of contact for learning consulting, facilitating alignment with a high‑impact organizational culture and global learning initiatives. Responsibilities include developing and implementing learning strategies based on comprehensive needs analysis and managing the annual Learning & Development portfolio to align with business priorities. This role will be deeply involved in designing customized learning solutions, evaluating training program effectiveness while ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to create and distribute training materials. This position provides a exciting opportunity to significantly influence employee development and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Who You Are

• You have a minimum of 10‑12 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development or Organizational Development, ideally within a global, matrixed environment.
• You demonstrate end‑to‑end ownership of learning programs, including needs analysis, design of customized solutions, content development, vendor management, and impact evaluation.
• You possess proven consulting experience with senior stakeholders, effectively translating business strategies into capability roadmaps and delivering multi‑region projects on time and within budget.
• You have strong learning technology and data fluency, with hands‑on experience using LMS platforms (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors Learning) and virtual delivery tools.
• You are skilled in using analytics and dashboards to report outcomes and drive continuous improvement in training initiatives.
• You have experience in regulated, science‑led industries, which is an advantage for this role.
• You are adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with external trainers and vendors, ensuring alignment with the company’s culture and development goals.
• You are proactive in responding to inquiries related to Learning & Development topics and customizing training requests from the business.

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!