Oncology L&D: Associate Director, Learning Strategy

Merck; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive

Comprehensive benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Merck seeks an Associate Director in Global Learning & Development to advise Oncology leaders and design impactful learning programs that accelerate capability development and enable business outcomes. You’ll translate business goals into learning strategies and oversee design, delivery, and a network of internal/external partners.

You will champion learner experience, measure impact with analytics, and collaborate with HR, operations, and design teams to ensure learning initiatives align with

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, or currently in pursuit of degree completion, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Combination of experience in facilitating / delivering learning solutions, sales and/or relevant pharmaceutical/oncology experience.
• Master's degree preferred
• Prior leadership experience preferred
• Hematology experience highly desirable
• Experience in the areas of learning, talent, HR, or comparable areas; experience in applicable technical/professional areas pertinent to the division/function served (e.g., R&D, manufacturing, sales/marketing, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for the Oncology Business Leaders
• Align business leaders on the implications of short and long-term decisions, strategies, and large-scale change efforts on employee learning and development in their respective business areas, and how those implications will affect sustainable business results
• Develop depth of business understanding to maximize relevance and impact on business outcomes
• Determine learning strategies and plans based on identified needs and gaps to achieve business strategy. Align business managers around “best fit” learning strategies while collaborating within GL&D and external partners to leverage existing and/or develop learning solutions to meet unique business requirements
• Prioritize and manage portfolio of work and overall Learner Experience at level of responsibility. Ensure that plans are integrated and congruent with those of other areas of GL&D.
• Create line of sight for divisional clients into short-, mid-, and long-term L&D plans, existing resources and access to them. Build sponsorship for forthcoming L&D initiatives
• Provide critical input to the curriculum design and development team responsible for overall planning of learner experiences and solutions. Ensure these deliverables drive business relevance and impact and provide a modern, compelling learning experience.
• Collaborate with HR business partners in business area to integrate learning solutions with other talent-related initiatives,
• Deliver training and/or support local SMEs providing training, as needed
• Partner with the business to define business and learning outcomes. Measure and report impact of learning programs against set metrics. Use data insights to continuously improve solutions and outcomes.
• Ensure execution of a coherent, efficient, and strategically aligned approach to L&D planning and implementation.
• Deliver or facilitate training content. Coach and build capability of local L&D colleagues or global/local subject matter experts who will deliver or facilitate, as needed
• Ensure accurate forecasts and project risk management

Skills

Adult Learning Principles

Customized Training

Digital Learning

eLearning Development

Experiential Education

Instructional Design

Learning Analytics

Learning Design

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Learning Metrics

Learning Strategies

Learning Tools

Organizational Development (OD)

People Leadership

Performance Metrics

Sales Training

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Talent Development

Training Delivery

Training Documents

Training Evaluations

Training Needs Assessment

Training Programs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Merck seeks an Associate Director in Global Learning & Development to advise Oncology leaders and design impactful learning programs that accelerate capability development and enable business outcomes. You’ll translate business goals into learning strategies and oversee design, delivery, and a network of internal/external partners.

You will champion learner experience, measure impact with analytics, and collaborate with HR, operations, and design teams to ensure learning initiatives align with