Senior Learning and Development Specialist - Instructor

Danaher; Chesham Bois; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostics company in Chesham Bois is seeking a Sr. Learning and Development Specialist to facilitate remote training for commercial teams in digital pathology. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in laboratory and commercial settings, alongside a strong educational foundation in biology or anatomical pathology. This role allows for remote work flexibility, contributing to impactful training and development within the organization.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits programs

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in laboratory and/or commercial markets.
• Strong knowledge in digital pathology, including imaging and software.
• Experience mentoring and coaching teammates in Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate trainings for Digital Pathology selling teams.
• Deliver onboarding journey for new commercial associates.
• Liaise with sales to assess training needs.

Skills

Mentoring

Training facilitation

Multilingual capabilities

Education

BS in Biology or related sciences

Certifications in Anatomical Pathology

Job description

Overview

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Leica Biosystems, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.

At Leica Biosystems, we’re not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics — we’re transforming lives. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most. When you join Leica Biosystems, you’re not just taking a job; you’re becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You’ll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you’ll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Position

Sr. Learning and Development Specialist - Instructor is responsible for the education of our field commercial selling teams onboarding and sustainment journeys for their given specialty. They will also drive learning program strategy, in partnership with cross-functional business and marketing colleagues to ensure up-to-date information is rapidly disseminated. Finally, they will act as a field partner in auditing performance and optimizing training experiences based on associate needs.

This position reports to the Learning and Development Manager and is part of the Global Commercial Training Team, within the Global Sales Enablement and Operations Group and will be working remotely to cover global commercial training needs.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate live, instructor-led trainings, or virtual and remote learning, for our existing commercial Digital Pathology selling teams within the various regions.
• Deliver our onboarding journey for our new commercial associates, in partnership with various cross-functional team members.
• Focus on delivering quality content and interactive experiences for your students in single day, multi-day or week-long educational sessions.
• Consistently liaise with sales, sales leadership, and the Digital Pathology business unit to assess training needs.
• Ensure product management’s training materials are continually up to date and express an adequate amount of commercial value proposition content that resonates with commercial teams and customers.

Qualifications

The essential requirements of the job include:

• BS in Biology or related sciences, and/or certifications within Anatomical Pathology if coming from the laboratory space
• Absolute minimum of 10 years of combined experience within the laboratory and/or commercial markets with a strong foundation of knowledge to share in the digital pathology space including imaging, fluorescence, software and IT
• Experience with being a mentor/coach/manager during your career for a laboratory or commercial team member in Pathology or equivalent area

Travel, Vehicle & Physical/Environment Requirements

• Travel 50% requiring both domestic and international travel destinations (passports/visas required)
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift, move or carry equipment up to 15 lb
• Multilingual capabilities a plus (French, Spanish, Portuguese)

PreferredExperience

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Course facilitation practices to maximize adult learning and retention
• Experience with video/e-learning content design a strong plus
• Experience with multi-vendor equipment that serve the Pathology space, their functionality and advantages/disadvantages

Leica Biosystems, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

At Leica Biosystems, we believe in designing a better, more sustainable workforce. We recognize the benefits of flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles and are committed to providing enriching careers, no matter the work arrangement. This position is eligible for a remote work arrangement in which you can work remotely from your home. Additional information about this remote work arrangement will be provided by your interview team. Explore the flexibility and challenge that working for Leica Biosystems can provide.

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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit Danaher Benefits Info.