Learning & Development Manager

Xepa-Soul Pattinson (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Xepa-Soul Pattinson (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a strategic L&D leader to steer the company’s learning and development agenda, build talent pipelines, and align capabilities with business growth. Based in Subang or Melaka, the role leads the L&D team, partners with stakeholders, and ensures effective training plans, TNA, and competency frameworks while managing budgets and compliance.

Experience in pharma or regulated industry is advantageous; Train-the-Trainer certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, Education, Psychology or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the L&D strategy and annual training plan.
• Lead Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and competency gap assessments.
• Develop and maintain the competency framework.
• Drive talent, career and succession development initiatives.
• Design and implement leadership and management development programmes.
• Monitor training effectiveness, learning outcomes and L&D analytics.
• Manage L&D budget, HRD Corp matters and training vendors.
• Promote digital learning and innovative development solutions.
• Lead the L&D team and drive continuous improvement.
• Support Organisation Development and employee engagement initiatives.

Job description

Lead the Learning & Development strategy to strengthen employee capabilities, develop talent and leadership pipelines, and support business growth within a pharmaceutical company.

Location: Based in Subang or Melaka

Key responsibilities

Develop and implement the L&D strategy and annual training plan.

Lead Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and competency gap assessments.

Develop and maintain the competency framework.

Drive talent, career and succession development initiatives.

Design and implement leadership and management development programmes.

Monitor training effectiveness, learning outcomes and L&D analytics.

Manage L&D budget, HRD Corp matters and training vendors.

Promote digital learning and innovative development solutions.

Lead the L&D team and drive continuous improvement.

Support Organisation Development and employee engagement initiatives.

About you

Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business, Education, Psychology or related discipline.

Minimum 8 years' L&D experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.

Strong experience in L&D strategy, TNA, competency development, talent and succession planning.

Strong communication, stakeholder management, facilitation and leadership skills.

Strategic, analytical and results-oriented.

Good knowledge of HRD Corp requirements.

Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated industry is an advantage.

Train-the-Trainer (TTT) certification is an added advantage.

Knowledge of GMP/ISO and compliance training is an added advantage.

At Xepa, ideas, people and technology are put together to create trusted, high-quality affordable medicines. We are a pharmaceutical company with a distinct and true commitment - Xepa products help people live healthier, longer and more productive lives.

Founded in 1967 in Singapore, Xepa has grown and evolved at the forefront of the industry. From our modest first years where Xepa Laboratories Pte. Ltd. produced a limited range of pharmaceutical products out of a small flatted factory, we’ve relocated, twice, accommodating expansion to larger manufacturing plants in Malacca, Malaysia. Today, Xepa is the leading manufacturer of off-patent pharmaceuticals in Malaysia.

At Xepa, ideas, people and technology are put together to create trusted, high-quality affordable medicines. We are a pharmaceutical company with a distinct and true commitment - Xepa products help people live healthier, longer and more productive lives.

Founded in 1967 in Singapore, Xepa has grown and evolved at the forefront of the industry. From our modest first years where Xepa Laboratories Pte. Ltd. produced a limited range of pharmaceutical products out of a small flatted factory, we’ve relocated, twice, accommodating expansion to larger manufacturing plants in Malacca, Malaysia. Today, Xepa is the leading manufacturer of off-patent pharmaceuticals in Malaysia.