Learning & Development Partner Manager, Life Sciences

Accenture; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture's Learning & Development Partner designs and delivers role-specific training for redesigned roles within the pod's functional scope. This role builds the training curriculum, coordinates delivery with each AI release, and translates process changes into practical, accessible learning content for non-technical audiences.

Travel up to 80% may be required to meet client needs. You will measure training effectiveness, drive adoption, and collaborate with the Workforce Design Lead to align

Qualifications

• Instructional design, curriculum development, or enterprise learning in a consulting or corporate environment
• Designing role-based training programs for technology or process transformation programs
• Experience with digital training delivery platforms and learning management systems (Cornerstone, Workday Learning, or equivalent)
• Ability to translate technical process and role changes into practical, accessible learning content for non-technical audiences
• Experience measuring training effectiveness with data-driven curriculum refinement

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver role-specific training for redesigned roles within the pod's functional scope
• Build the training curriculum and coordinate delivery alongside each new technology and AI agent release
• Translate process and role redesigns into practical, accessible learning content for functional audiences
• Measure training effectiveness and learner adoption — adjust curriculum based on feedback and adoption data
• Collaborate with the Workforce Design Lead and change management team to align training with the overall change plan.
• Travel varies by client needs and could be up to 80%

Skills

Instructional design

Curriculum development

Enterprise learning

Designing role-based training

Learning effectiveness data

Tools

Cornerstone

Workday Learning

Job description

We Are

Accenture's Life Sciences Reinventive Enterprise practice leads AI-driven enterprise transformation at the world's leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations. We deploy the Reinvention Force: a human + AI team of Transformers, Workforce Architects, and AI & Data Innovators that makes reinvention real at enterprise scale.

Accenture's Life Sciences Reinventive Enterprise practice leads AI-driven enterprise transformation at the world's leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations. We deploy the Reinvention Force: a human + AI team of Transformers, Workforce Architects, and AI & Data Innovators that makes reinvention real at enterprise scale.

This is a high-visibility, high-impact practice with strong momentum and a clear path to Managing Director for high performers.

You Are

An experienced practitioner with proven delivery expertise in your domain. You are analytically rigorous and structured in your thinking. You communicate complex ideas clearly to senior stakeholders. You are comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and thrive in cross-functional delivery teams. You have supported business development and are ready to take on more. You bring intellectual curiosity, drive, and a genuine interest in how AI is transforming the Life Sciences industry.

The Learning & Development Partner designs and delivers role‑specific training for redesigned roles within the pod's functional scope. This role builds the training curriculum, coordinates delivery alongside each AI release, and measures learning effectiveness to ensure the organization is ready to operate in new ways.

The Work

• Design and deliver role-specific training for redesigned roles within the pod's functional scope
• Build the training curriculum and coordinate delivery alongside each new technology and AI agent release
• Translate process and role redesigns into practical, accessible learning content for functional audiences
• Measure training effectiveness and learner adoption — adjust curriculum based on feedback and adoption data
• Collaborate with the Workforce Design Lead and change management team to align training with the overall change plan.
• Travel varies by client needs and could be up to 80%

Here’s What You Need

Candidates must have at least 5 years of combined experience in the following:

• Instructional design, curriculum development, or enterprise learning in a consulting or corporate environment
• Designing role‑based training programs for technology or process transformation programs
• Experience with digital training delivery platforms and learning management systems (Cornerstone, Workday Learning, or equivalent)
• Ability to translate technical process and role changes into practical, accessible learning content for non‑technical audiences
• Experience measuring training effectiveness with data-driven curriculum refinement

Bonus Points If You Have

• ATD, CPTD, or equivalent instructional design certification
• Experience using AI‑generated content tools to accelerate training curriculum development and personalization
• Background in Life Sciences regulatory or compliance training design
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled learning platforms and adaptive learning technologies
• Experience coordinating training delivery across multiple simultaneous technology releases

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.

We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/06/2026.

Benefits

Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $94,400 to $293,800

Colorado $94,400 to $253,800

Connecticut $94,400 to $253,800

District of Columbia $100,500 to $270,300

Illinois $87,400 to $253,800

Maine $80,400 to $216,200

Maryland $94,400 to $253,800

Massachusetts $94,400 to $270,300

Minnesota $94,400 to $253,800

New York $87,400 to $293,800

New Jersey $100,500 to $293,800

Ohio $87,400 to $235,000

Virginia $87,400 to $270,300

Washington $100,500 to $270,300

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