Senior Learning & Development (L&D) Specialist – Healthcare - Athenry, Ireland

Dexcom; Athenry; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company is seeking a Senior Learning & Development Specialist in Athenry, Ireland. This role involves driving learning strategies, facilitating training sessions, and managing orientation programs to enhance employee performance and engagement. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 5-8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting. The position offers opportunities for growth within a pioneering organization committed to innovation and employee development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Growth opportunities

Career development support

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Learning & Development, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proven success in facilitating engaging training sessions.
• Strong communication skills with a focus on stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Drive L&D strategies that align with business goals.
• Facilitate engaging training sessions across functions.
• Manage the New Employee Orientation programme.

Skills

L&D strategies alignment

Facilitating training sessions

Stakeholder management

Safety and quality commitment

LMS administration

Engaging communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LMS software

Job description

Overview

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). We are shaping the future of learning and development to empower people to take control of health and improve health outcomes. The opportunity described is for a Senior Learning & Development Specialist – Healthcare, based onsite at our manufacturing site in Athenry, Ireland.

Meet The Team: You will join a high-performing team that’s passionate about doing the right thing, solving business challenges, and driving development. You’ll help lead impactful learning initiatives at the new manufacturing site in Athenry, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement, while partnering across teams to deliver training that makes a difference.

Where You Come In

• Drive L&D strategies that align with business goals and deliver results
• Facilitate engaging training sessions across technical and non-technical functions
• Collaborate with global teams to assess learning needs and improve performance
• Own and manage the New Employee Orientation programme
• Coach subject matter experts to deliver high-impact learning experiences
• Provide feedback through training observations to support facilitator development
• Manage the annual training calendar, including scheduling and logistics
• Maintain and update site-specific training matrices with functional leads
• Administer LMS tasks including assignments, records, and reporting
• Oversee external L&D vendors and manage related budgets
• Lead the full IDA Training Grant process from start to finish
• Support internal and external audits related to training
• Ensure consistency in training rollout across global Dexcom teams
• Champion safety and quality throughout all training activities

What Makes You Successful

• Bachelor’s degree with 5–8 years’ experience in L&D
• Proven success in manufacturing environments
• Skilled facilitator with engaging presentation style
• Experienced in LMS administration and data reporting
• Strong communicator and stakeholder manager
• Knowledgeable in training evaluation and continuous improvement
• Adaptable and proactive in fast-paced settings
• Experience with grants and vendor management is a plus
• Committed to safety, quality, and development

Preferred Qualifications Include

• Manufacturing or automation experience
• Degree in L&D, training, or human performance
• Certified trainer or facilitator
• Behavioral assessment credentials (e.g., DiSC)
• Medical device industry experience
• Experience in start-up or scale-up environments

What you’ll get

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required

• 10%

Experience and Education Requirements

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5-8 years of related experience

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