Manager - Learning & Development

PharmaACE; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership-visibility role

Opportunity to shape employer brand

Exposure to global pharma clients

Job summary

A Global Healthcare Consulting Firm in Pune is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to drive training initiatives and enhance employee development. This mid-senior level role requires 5–9 years of experience in learning & development, excellent facilitation skills, and a strategic mindset in aligning training with business goals. The position offers exposure to global pharma clients and the opportunity to shape the organization’s employer brand.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of experience in Learning & Development, particularly in pharma or consulting.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating learning programs.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end L&D lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Training Needs Identification and Analysis.
• Design and implement structured learning interventions.
• Deliver behavioral and leadership training sessions.
• Assess training effectiveness and share insights with stakeholders.

Skills

Facilitation skills

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s in human resources or related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Job description

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Overview

PharmaACE is a growing Global Healthcare Consulting Firm, headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Our expert teams of Business Analysts, based across the US, Canada, Europe, and India provide Analytics and Business Solutions using our worldwide delivery models for a wide range of clients. Our clients include established, multinational BioPharma leaders and innovators, as well as entrepreneurial firms on the cutting edge of science. We have deep expertise in Forecasting, Business Analytics, Competitive Intelligence, Sales Analytics, and the Analytics Center of Excellence Model. Our wealth of therapeutic area experience cuts across Oncology, Immuno science, CNS, CV-Met and Rare Diseases. We support our clients\' needs in Primary Care, Specialty Care, and Hospital business units, and we have managed portfolios in the Biologics space, Branded Pharmaceuticals, Generics, APIs, Diagnostics, and Packaging & Delivery Systems.

Role

We are looking for a person who will be responsible for design, development and implementation of learning initiatives as per business\' and organization\'s priorities. This person will develop and implement effective Training and Development strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Training Needs Identification and Analysis (TNI/A) in consultation with business leaders and functional heads.
• Translate organizational and business priorities into a comprehensive learning roadmap.
• Design and implement structured learning interventions, incorporating blended learning approaches such as instructor-led training (internal and external), e-learning, coaching, action learning, and mentoring.

Program Design & Execution

• Lead creation of high-quality content across internal platforms (town halls, newsletters, HR updates, intranet) and external channels (press releases, blogs, social media, whitepapers).
• Develop thought-leadership articles showcasing PharmaACE’s expertise in pharma analytics and consulting.
• Ensure messaging consistency across all touchpoints, reinforcing a strong employer brand.

Training Delivery & Evaluation

• Deliver select behavioural and leadership training sessions.
• Assess training effectiveness through post-program evaluations and impact measurement; share actionable insights with stakeholders.
• Identify, evaluate, and manage external training vendors and partners.
• Manage the L&D budget effectively, ensuring ROI on learning initiatives.

Engagement & Communication

• Develop and publish the L&D newsletter to highlight key learning initiatives and promote a learning culture.
• Drive learner engagement through innovative communication, platforms, and campaigns.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s in human resources or related field preferred.
• 5–9 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, ideally in pharma, consulting, or other knowledge-based industries.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating learning programs across levels.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end L&D lifecycle (TNI/A, design, delivery, and evaluation). Excellent facilitation and communication skills; ability to conduct behavioral trainings.
• Strategic mindset with business acumen to align learning interventions with organizational goals. Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and self-paced learning platforms preferred.
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and analytical skills.
• Experience in competency frameworks and leadership development preferred.

What We Offer

• A leadership-visibility role with direct impact on PharmaACE’s corporate narrative.
• Exposure to global pharma clients and consulting practices.
• Opportunity to shape employer brand and communication strategy at scale

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources and Training

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services, Strategic Management Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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