Director, MQ L&D: Learning Transformation & AI

Elanco; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Director, MQ Learning & Development to shape and execute the learning strategy for the Small Molecule MQ network. You will lead a global team across sites, harmonize processes, and drive digital solutions, AI-enabled learning, and leadership development to ensure compliant, high-quality manufacturing outcomes.

You will partner with Global L&D, site leaders and external partners to deliver scalable learning programs, measure impact with analytics, and foster a culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing site roles.
• 4+ years of direct people-management experience.
• Proven success developing and leading learning initiatives that support manufacturing sites and deliver measurable results.
• Operational excellence mindset with process harmonization and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of global industry regulations and compliance (FDA, USDA, EU GMP).
• Experience leading teams in a virtual environment.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and leadership levels.
• Strong facilitation and coaching for leadership training.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the learning strategy and transformation roadmap across the Small Molecule MQ network.
• Lead and develop MQ L&D resources with clear accountability and collaboration.
• Translate business and site needs into scalable learning solutions that improve performance, compliance and engagement.
• Drive harmonization and optimization of learning processes across sites with Global L&D and MQ leadership.
• Shape learning experiences across live, virtual, on-demand and blended formats.
• Drive digital innovation including LMS optimization, AI-enabled learning and analytics such as VR/AR.
• Design and facilitate frontline leadership development initiatives for MQ transformation.
• Establish KPIs, analytics and dashboards to measure learning impact.
• Lead cross-functional learning initiatives with site leaders, Global L&D, Quality, SMEs and external partners.

Skills

Learning strategy

Leadership coaching

Stakeholder collaboration

Digital learning

AI-enabled learning

LMS optimization

Learning analytics

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Tools

LMS

Content authoring tools

VR/AR platforms

Job description

Elanco is seeking a Director, MQ Learning & Development to shape and execute the learning strategy for the Small Molecule MQ network. You will lead a global team across sites, harmonize processes, and drive digital solutions, AI-enabled learning, and leadership development to ensure compliant, high-quality manufacturing outcomes.

You will partner with Global L&D, site leaders and external partners to deliver scalable learning programs, measure impact with analytics, and foster a culture of