Learning & Performance Training Senior Associate

Ascend Project Management; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AscendPM is seeking a Learning & Performance Training Senior Associate to support learning operations, onboarding, and capability development for a global biopharma client in Dublin. The role blends day-to-day training support with project delivery in a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate will drive TIAs, learning pathways and digital upskilling initiatives, leveraging LMS and Power BI to inform decisions. Hybrid schedule with onsite presence in South Dublin preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Learning & Development, Life Sciences, Education or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in learning, training, organisational development, workforce capability, project management or a related field.
• Strong organisational, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, healthcare or another regulated industry is desirable.
• Experience conducting Training Impact Assessments and supporting qualification programmes is advantageous.
• Knowledge of competency frameworks, skills-based development or workforce capability initiatives is desirable.
• Experience with LMS platforms, Power BI, AI tools or digital learning technologies would be beneficial.
• Experience supporting project delivery, continuous improvement or change management initiatives is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage learning operations, including training assignments, reporting, Learning Management System (LMS) support and compliance monitoring.
• Coordinate Training Impact Assessments (TIAs) to identify training and qualification requirements arising from changes to documents, processes, systems and procedures.
• Partner with subject matter experts, process owners and stakeholders to translate training impacts into appropriate learning and qualification actions.
• Support onboarding, New Hire Orientation, qualification programmes and workforce readiness.
• Work with stakeholders to identify capability gaps and development opportunities.
• Support the development of skills frameworks, capability matrices and learning pathways.
• Support assigned projects, change initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Support digital upskilling programmes covering AI, automation, digital tools, data literacy and future skills.
• Generate and analyse learning, compliance and capability metrics to inform business decisions.
• Maintain accurate, compliant and audit-ready training documentation and processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Prioritisation

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Learning & Development, Life Sciences, Education or a related discipline

Tools

LMS platforms

Power BI

AI tools

Microsoft Office

Digital collaboration tools

Job description

Job Description: Learning & Performance Training Senior Associate

AscendPM is supporting a leading global biotechnology company in recruiting a Learning & Performance Training Senior Associate for a 12-month contract in Dublin.

We are seeking a motivated Learning & Performance professional to support learning operations, workforce capability, digital upskilling and continuous improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will combine day-to-day training support with project delivery, helping employees develop the knowledge, skills and qualifications required to perform effectively within a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage learning operations, including training assignments, reporting, Learning Management System (LMS) support and compliance monitoring.
• Coordinate Training Impact Assessments (TIAs) to identify training and qualification requirements arising from changes to documents, processes, systems and procedures.
• Partner with subject matter experts, process owners and stakeholders to translate training impacts into appropriate learning and qualification actions.
• Support onboarding, New Hire Orientation, qualification programmes and workforce readiness.
• Work with stakeholders to identify capability gaps and development opportunities.
• Support the development of skills frameworks, capability matrices and learning pathways.
• Support assigned projects, change initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Support digital upskilling programmes covering AI, automation, digital tools, data literacy and future skills.
• Generate and analyse learning, compliance and capability metrics to inform business decisions.
• Maintain accurate, compliant and audit-ready training documentation and processes.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Learning & Development, Life Sciences, Education or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in learning, training, organisational development, workforce capability, project management or a related field.
• Strong organisational, communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, healthcare or another regulated industry is desirable.
• Experience conducting Training Impact Assessments and supporting qualification programmes is advantageous.
• Knowledge of competency frameworks, skills-based development or workforce capability initiatives is desirable.
• Experience with LMS platforms, Power BI, AI tools or digital learning technologies would be beneficial.
• Experience supporting project delivery, continuous improvement or change management initiatives is advantageous.

Contract Information

• Rate: TBC dependent on level of skills and expertise.
• Start Date: As soon as possible.
• Length of Contract: 12 months, with the possibility of an extension.
• Schedule: Hybrid, typically 2–3 days onsite per week, including three consecutive days every fortnight where required to support New Hire Orientation. Occasional four- or five-day onsite weeks may be required depending on business needs.
• Location: South Dublin.
• Work Authorisation: Candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship.

Please note that candidate details and CVs will not be forwarded to our clients without the candidate’s prior knowledge and consent.