Senior Specialist, Learning Consultant

MSD; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD is seeking a Learning Consultant to partner with business leaders and shape development plans that drive outcomes. You’ll design and implement learning solutions, measure impact with data, and collaborate across functions to keep programs aligned with commercial goals.

Responsibilities include deploying curricula across oncology products, developing assets, and using dashboards to inform improvements while supporting reinforcement and adoption initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree 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.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Learning Partners and stakeholders to identify performance needs and align with 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 Excel, internal planning platforms and LMS.
• Evaluate learner engagement and program effectiveness through standardized reporting, dashboards, and analytics.
• 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

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

Training Evaluations

Training Needs Assessment

Training Programs

Education

Bachelor's Degree

6+ years related experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

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

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

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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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