Poland Learning & Development Lead

MSD Polska; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive compensation

Global collaboration

Exposure to strategic priorities

Job summary

MSD Polska is seeking a Poland Learning & Development Lead to shape capability-building and talent development across Poland. The role collaborates with business leaders, HR, and global L&D colleagues to identify needs and deliver impactful solutions in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

The individual will translate business priorities into meaningful development experiences, lead learning programs, and drive engagement and performance across functions with a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning & Development, capability building, or related field.
• Experience in dynamic, innovation-driven environments with rapid change.
• Ability to translate business priorities into practical learning programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing with senior leaders.
• Life sciences background is desirable but not required.
• Fluent English and Polish.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the learning and capability-building strategy for Poland in line with business priorities.
• Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps and develop solutions that improve performance and growth.
• Plan and deliver learning solutions that accelerate sales force readiness and support product launch strategies.
• Introduce innovative learning approaches, tools, and methodologies to enhance development.
• Build partnerships across local and global stakeholders to foster continuous learning.
• Measure learning impact and continuously improve programmes using data and insights.

Skills

Adult Learning Theory

Digital Learning

Leadership Development Training

Strategic Planning

Training Evaluations

Training Needs Assessment

Job description

Job Description

The Poland Learning & Development Lead will play a key role in shaping how we build capabilities, develop talent, and strengthen a culture of continuous learning across Poland.

The Poland Learning & Development Lead will play a key role in shaping how we build capabilities, develop talent, and strengthen a culture of continuous learning across Poland. Working closely with business leaders, HR, commercial teams, and global L&D colleagues, this role will identify capability needs, develop learning strategies, and deliver impactful solutions that help individuals and teams grow, adapt, and perform in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. We are looking for a leader who combines strong learning expertise with business acumen, brings fresh thinking and innovation, and can translate business priorities into meaningful development experiences. While experience in the life sciences industry is desired, we also welcome candidates from innovation-driven sectors such as technology, consulting, FMCG, or other environments where capability building, leadership development, and organizational learning are highly advanced.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the learning and capability-building strategy for Poland in line with business priorities.
• Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps and develop solutions that improve performance, leadership effectiveness, and organizational growth.
• Plan and deliver learning solutions that accelerate sales force readiness, enhance omnichannel execution, and support critical product launch strategies.
• Introduce innovative learning approaches, tools, and methodologies that enhance employee development and engagement.
• Build strong partnerships across local and global stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Measure learning impact and continuously improve programmes using data and business insights.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience in Learning & Development, Capability Building, Commercial Excellence, or a related field.
• Experience working in a dynamic and innovation-driven environment, with a proven ability to adapt quickly to an evolving business context and learn new skills.
• Ability to translate business priorities into practical and impactful learning and capability-building programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience working with senior leaders.
• Life sciences experience (pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech) is desired but not required.
• Fluent English and Polish.

Key Capabilities

• Business Insight - Understands business priorities and translates them into capability-building strategies that create measurable value.
• Strategic Mindset Anticipates future capability needs and develops learning approaches that support long-term business success.
• Cultivates Innovation Brings fresh thinking, embraces new ideas, and continuously seeks better ways to develop people and teams.
• Collaborates - Builds trusted partnerships across functions, markets, and global teams to achieve shared goals.
• Drives Results - Focuses on execution, accountability, and delivering meaningful business outcomes.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape the learning and development agenda in Poland and make a meaningful business impact.
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment that values innovation, growth, and continuous learning.
• The chance to work with experienced local and global colleagues across multiple functions and markets.
• Exposure to strategic business priorities, including capability building, commercial effectiveness, and leadership development.
• Opportunities to introduce new ideas, tools, and learning approaches.
• A role with broad visibility and the opportunity to influence organizational development and employee growth.
• A competitive employment package and benefits, aligned with local market practices.

Required Skills

• Adult Learning Theory
• Digital Learning
• Leadership Development Training
• Strategic Planning
• Training Evaluations
• Training Needs Assessment

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Hybrid

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

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Requisition ID

R412924