Lead Trainer - Learning & Development

Astrana Health Management; Monterey Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrana Health Management is seeking a Lead Trainer to join our Learning & Development team. This role designs, develops, and delivers scalable learning solutions spanning onboarding, compliance, leadership development, and workforce capability that drive measurable performance.

The ideal candidate is a skilled facilitator who collaborates cross-functionally and applies adult-learning theory to improve learner engagement and outcomes. Hybrid work with travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant field.
• Master of Health Administration is a plus.
• Experience designing/training in healthcare or regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver learning solutions (in-person and virtual).
• Apply adult learning theory to drive engagement and performance.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using data and feedback.
• Facilitate sessions with executive presence and adapt to audience dynamics.
• Partner with leaders to assess learning needs and influence strategy.
• Own learning programs and continuously improve learner experience.

Skills

Facilitation

Instructional design

Learning & development

Adult learning theory

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Education/Business

Master of Health Administration

Tools

Litmos LMS

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Lead Trainer - Learning & Development

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 1600 Corporate Center Dr., Monterey Park, CA 91754

Compensation: $80,000 - $105,000 / year

Description

Astrana Health is seeking a Lead Trainer to join our Learning &Development team. This position is designed for an experienced learning professional who operates with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The Lead Trainer assesses organizational learning needs and independently designs, develops, and delivers effective, scalable learning solutions - spanning onboarding, compliance, leadership development, and workforce capability - that drive measurable performance. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled facilitator and learning professional who demonstrates strong judgment and adaptability, and collaborates effectively across the organization. They are innovative and solutions-oriented. Success in this role requires initiative, accountability, and the ability to influence learning outcomes in a complex, enterprise setting.

Our Values:

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team

What You'll Do

Learning Program Design, Facilitation & Delivery

• Design, development, and delivery of learning solutions (in-person and virtual) aligned with organizational strategy and business priorities.
• Exercise independent judgment in selecting instructional methods, facilitation approaches, and content design to meet diverse learners and business needs.
• Apply adult learning theory and instructional design expertise to drive measurable improvements in learner engagement, knowledge transfer, and performance outcomes.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using data, feedback, and performance trends; independently identify gaps and implement enhancements to learning programs.
• Facilitate high-impact sessions with executive presence, adapting in real time to audience dynamics, business context, and emerging challenges.
• Navigate complex, sensitive, or ambiguous situations during training with sound judgment, professionalism, and composure.
• Design and deliver programs supporting onboarding, compliance, leadership development, and workforce capability building.
• Partner cross-functionally with leaders to assess learning needs, recommend solutions, and influence training strategies that impact organizational performance.
• Demonstrate ownership by proactively identifying opportunities, solving problems, and continuously improving the learning experience without direct supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

LMS (Learning Management System) Administration (internal/external)

• Serve as a secondary system administrator and subject matter resource for the AstranaLMS (Litmos).
• Analyze LMS data and training metrics to evaluate learning effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Configure courses, manage reporting, and support system enhancements aligned to learning strategy.

Stakeholder Partnership & Business Support

• Collaborate with L&D leadership and internal stakeholders to assess learning needs and recommend appropriate training solutions.
• Support enterprise-wide initiatives focused on employee engagement, capability building, and performance improvement.
• Partner on communications related to learning programs, applying judgment to ensure clarity, relevance, and effectiveness.

Ownership, Initiative & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve learning programs, processes, and learner experience.
• Demonstrate initiative in applying emerging practices, including AI-enabled tools, to increase productivity and learning impact.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritizing work based on business needs and timelines.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives requiring adaptability, independent judgment, and follow-through.
• Stay current on adult learning trends, LMS innovations, and instructional design best practices.
• Effectively reprioritize work in response to changing business needs.
• Demonstrate perseverance and follow-through across multiple concurrent projects.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• MHA: Master of Health Administration, a plus.

Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in demonstrated independent facilitation across enterprise audiences. Learning and development and instructional design skills preferred.
• Experience designing or delivering training in healthcare, clinical, or regulated environments strongly preferred.
• Experience with LMS platforms (Litmos experience plus).

Certifications Preferred:

• CPTD: Certified Professional in Talent Development (formerly CPLP)
• CPTM: Certified Professional in Training Management

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong facilitation presence & demonstrated ability to develop into an engaging facilitator
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to connect with diverse audiences
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems, processes, and content quickly
• Strong problem-solving skills and solution-oriented mindset
• Experience scaling training programs across multi-site or enterprise environments
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Measures learning effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative data and links training outcomes to workforce performance or business results

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• Our organization follows a hybrid work structure where the expectation is to work both in office and at home on a weekly basis. The home office is located at 1600 Corporate Center Dr., Monterey Park, CA 91754.
• Must be willing to travel up to 25% to clinics and offices as needed for training sessions and preparation.
• The total compensation target pay range for this role is $80,000 - $105,000 annually. The salary range represents our national target range for this role.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

Additional Information:

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.