Remote Oncology L&D Strategy Lead

Merck; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 142,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking an Associate Director in Global Learning & Development for the Oncology unit. You will translate business goals into scalable learning strategies, oversee design and delivery through a broad network, and build sponsorship across divisions to accelerate capability development.

The role requires 10+ years in learning, leadership experience, and oncology/pharma context. You’ll work with HR partners to align talent initiatives, champion learner outcomes, and contribute to strategic

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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for the Oncology Business Leaders.
• Align business leaders on 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.
• 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 is seeking an Associate Director in Global Learning & Development for the Oncology unit. You will translate business goals into scalable learning strategies, oversee design and delivery through a broad network, and build sponsorship across divisions to accelerate capability development.

The role requires 10+ years in learning, leadership experience, and oncology/pharma context. You’ll work with HR partners to align talent initiatives, champion learner outcomes, and contribute to strategic