Vice President, Learning and Talent Management

Precision Medicine Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare organization is looking for a Vice President of Learning and Talent Management to drive talent development strategies and enhance organizational performance. The ideal candidate will possess over 10 years of experience in learning and talent management, with a strong background in leading enterprise-wide initiatives within complex organizations. This position offers an opportunity to create a culture of continuous learning and leadership excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in learning and talent management.
• Proven success in enterprise-wide talent initiatives.
• Strong business acumen to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a holistic talent strategy.
• Oversee scalable learning programs including onboarding.
• Lead performance management and succession planning processes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Exceptional communication

Facilitation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Agile mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master's preferred

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Talent analytics tools

Digital learning platforms

Job description

Position Summary

The Vice President, Learning and Talent Management is a strategic leader responsible for designing and executing enterprise-wide talent development strategies that drive organizational performance, employee engagement, and leadership excellence. This role oversees learning and development, talent management, succession planning, performance management, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and implement a holistic talent strategy aligned with business goals and future workforce needs.
  • Lead the design and execution of leadership development programs, career pathing, and high-potential talent initiatives.
  • Partner with senior executives to assess organizational capabilities and identify talent gaps.
• Learning & Development
  • Oversee the creation and delivery of scalable learning programs, including onboarding, compliance, technical training, and leadership development.
  • Champion a culture of continuous learning and innovation through modern learning technologies and methodologies.
  • Evaluate learning effectiveness and ROI through data-driven insights and performance metrics.
• Talent Management
  • Lead enterprise-wide performance management processes, ensuring alignment with organizational values and goals.
  • Drive succession planning and talent reviews to build robust leadership pipelines.
  • Collaborate with HR Business Partners to support workforce planning and internal mobility.
• Organizational Development
  • Guide change management efforts to support transformation and growth initiatives.
  • Facilitate organizational assessments and interventions to improve team dynamics and effectiveness.
  • Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through talent development strategies.
• Team Leadership & Budget Management
  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of L&D and talent professionals.
  • Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and technology platforms supporting talent initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in learning, talent management, or organizational development.
• Proven success in leading enterprise-wide talent initiatives in a complex, matrixed organization.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and performance consulting.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS), talent analytics, and digital learning platforms.

Preferred Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a passion for developing people and driving cultural transformation.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Agile mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

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