Senior Specialist, Learning Consultant

Merck; Oklahoma City (OK); Remote; USD 129,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck is seeking a Learning Consultant to partner with management in formulating learning strategies and plans that drive business outcomes. The role focuses on assessing talent, capability, and leadership needs, and implementing diverse learning solutions to build capability.

You will measure program effectiveness with data analytics and dashboards, informing ongoing development and improvements across oncology product lines and customer-facing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of related experience (4 years with Master’s degree).
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
• 2+ years of Learning & Development, training, sales enablement, or capability-building roles within a commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment.
• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, oncology, or commercial training experience preferred, especially in the hematology space.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Learning Partners and business stakeholders to identify performance needs and recommend learning solutions that align with commercial priorities.
• Deploy and manage learning curricula, communications, and resources across multiple oncology products and customer-facing audiences.
• Develop, maintain, and organize learning assets, templates, and program tracking tools using platforms such as Excel, internal planning platforms and learning management systems.
• Evaluate learner engagement and program effectiveness through standardized reporting, dashboards, and analytics, using insights to inform improvement.
• Collaborate with Training teams to support reinforcement activities, monitor learning adoption, and measure business impact.
• Implement knowledge reinforcement strategies, assessments, and learning interventions that improve retention and on-the-job application.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure learning initiatives remain aligned with evolving organizational goals and customer needs.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Learning strategy

Analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

The Learning Consultant acts as a partner to business management formulating learning and development strategy and plans designed to drive outcomes for the business. Understands the organization’s talent, functional/technical capability, and leadership development needs. Develops and implements a variety of learning solutions to meet the organization’s long and short term needs to build people capability. Utilizes data and business driven insights to measure the effectiveness of programs and inform ongoing development.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Learning Partners and business stakeholders to identify performance needs and recommend learning solutions that align with commercial priorities.


• Deploy and manage learning curricula, communications, and resources across multiple oncology products and customer-facing audiences.


• Develop, maintain, and organize learning assets, templates, and program tracking tools using platforms such as Excel, internal planning platforms and learning management systems.


• Evaluate learner engagement and program effectiveness through standardized reporting, dashboards, and analytics, using insights to inform improvement.


• Collaborate with Training teams to support reinforcement activities, monitor learning adoption, and measure business impact.


• Implement knowledge reinforcement strategies, assessments, and learning interventions that improve retention and on-the-job application.


• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure learning initiatives remain aligned with evolving organizational goals and customer needs.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, or currently in pursuit of degree completion, or equivalent relevant work experience.


• Minimum of 6 years of related experience (4 years with Master’s degree)


• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.


• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders in a matrixed environment.

Preferred

• 2+ years of experience in Learning & Development, training, sales enablement, or capability-building roles within a commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotech environment.


• Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, oncology, or commercial training experience preferred, especially in the hematology space.

Core Competencies & Skills

Business Acumen & Consulting

• Ability to engage stakeholders on business priorities, goals, and desired outcomes, and translate those needs into effective learning and performance solutions.


• Applies sound judgment, critical thinking, and a consultative approach to identify opportunities, solve problems, and support business decision-making.

Stakeholder Partnership & Influence

• Builds trusted relationships and collaborates effectively across matrixed teams and functions.


• Demonstrates the ability to influence, align, and drive outcomes without direct authority while navigating varied perspectives and competing priorities.

Communication & Executive Presence

• Communicates clearly, concisely, and effectively through verbal, written, and presentation-based communication.


• Engages stakeholders at all levels through thoughtful questioning, active listening, and the ability to tailor messages for varied audiences, including leadership.

Creativity, Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Leverages creativity and innovative thinking to develop practical, engaging, and scalable solutions that address business and learner needs.


• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes, programs, and learner experiences while adapting to changing business requirements.

Execution, Decision-Making & Results Orientation

• Demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills, effectively managing multiple priorities with attention to quality and timelines.


• Uses data, feedback, and business insights to evaluate effectiveness, make informed decisions, and drive continuous improvement and measurable results.

Technical & Analytical Proficiency

• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to create impactful learning assets, manage data, and develop meaningful reports and insights.


• Applies analytical thinking and attention to detail to monitor progress, identify trends, and support informed decision-making.

MSJR

Required Skills:

Building Capability, Business Consulting Services, Change Management, Competency Development, Compliance Training, Curriculum Development, Executive Leadership, Executive Presence, Instructional Design, Leadership Development Training, Learning Needs Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Partner Relationship Management (PRM), Training Evaluations, Training Needs Assessment, Training Porgrams

Preferred Skills:

Oncology

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

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Salary

The salary range for this role is

$129,000.00 - $203,100.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits .

San Francisco Residents Only:

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/15/2026

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Requisition ID:

R420960