Learning and Development Specialist

SCA Pharma; Windsor (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Pharma is seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to enhance training initiatives and support talent development programs. This role involves creating engaging learning content, managing training events, and collaborating with HR to identify training needs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience, along with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in learning and development or instructional design.
• Experience facilitating in-person training and workshops.
• Knowledge of instructional design methodologies and adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing organization-wide talent development programs.
• Design and develop training programs using instructional design methodologies.
• Provide logistical support for training events.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, organizational psychology, or related field

Tools

Learning Management Systems (SumTotal)

Articulate 360

Adobe Captivate

Camtasia

Job description

Description

SCA Pharmaceuticals is a rapidly growing company dedicated to providing high-quality medications that are critical in saving and sustaining human life. As an FDA 503B outsourcing facility, we offer customized medications to hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States. Our core values include unyielding quality, safety, integrity, accountability, ownership, teamwork, and simplifying complex solutions.

Summary

The Learning and Development Specialist, part of the Learning and Development team, will engage in projects aligning learning solutions with business priorities. Responsibilities include managing training events, maintaining training records in the Learning Management System (LMS), and creating learning content using various Instructional Design platforms.

Essential Functions

1. Assist in planning and executing organization-wide talent development programs and performance management processes.
2. Oversee the New Hire Orientation program to ensure its effectiveness and consistency.
3. Collaborate with the local HR team to deliver the New Hire Orientation program.
4. Design and develop training programs using instructional design methodologies, technologies, and adult learning principles.
5. Lead the Train-the-Trainer program for internal technical trainers.
6. Participate in learning project teams to foster positive, collaborative partnerships across the organization.
7. Provide logistical support for training events, including scheduling and operations for local and remote locations.
8. Work with HR and business leaders to identify training gaps and opportunities.
9. Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and Employee Resource Groups.
10. Create interactive eLearning content to support L&D initiatives.
11. Support the SCA Internship program, including recruitment, onboarding, and integration activities.
12. Administer and utilize the LMS to build, schedule, enroll, track courses, and generate reports, providing technical support as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, organizational psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in learning and development or instructional design.
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (preferably SumTotal).
• Experience with Instructional Design tools such as Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, and Camtasia.
• Experience facilitating in-person training, workshops, and sessions with large groups.

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, and confidentiality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage conflicting priorities.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Exceptional multitasking abilities.
• Consultative approach with internal partners.

SCA Pharma is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.