Job Description

 Job Description:

§  Acts as a thought leader and influencer to identify the needs and drive the development and implementation of key talent and learning initiatives 

§  Designs, develops, and delivers a complete process for talent management including but not limited to talent identification and development processes, and leveraging best practices in approach and delivery to various audiences.

§  Consults with senior business leaders to understand the leadership and management development needs of their employee population, and the appropriate sponsorship, engagement, and alignment.

§  Conducts a talent development needs assessment to define the capabilities required in strategic roles across the three pharma businesses and identifies gaps to be addressed through talent and learning programs.

§  Conducts stakeholder analyses to understand the needs and interests of key individuals and groups within the three pharma businesses. Forms appropriate steering committee(s) of stakeholders to help prioritize and drive talent and learning needs.

§  Defines, communicates, and achieves stakeholder support for short- and long-term visions for talent and learning initiatives across the three businesses.

§  Establishes and communicates priorities and implementation timelines to maximize use of available resources to meet priority business needs; communicates what is possible given available resources and what must wait, and aligns stakeholders accordingly

§  Uses project management skills to define projects, establish charters, set milestones and timelines, define RACI charts, build communications plans, and manage talent and learning projects. Monitors and communicates ongoing project status to key stakeholders to ensure alignment.

§  Manages multiple concurrent large projects and associated resources; maintains accountability to scheduled milestones and commitments.

§  Manages succession planning, early talent identification, and pipelining; works in conjunction with talent acquisition to build or buy critical capabilities the business needs.

§  Develops strategy and tactics and leads the organization toward the desired state of continuous learning throughout the organization.

§  Assumes the role of internal subject matter expert (SME) in designing and developing learning programs unique to businesses.

§  Partners with HR Business Partner(s) and Talent Acquisition Manager to leverage existing programs and content to meet the needs of the businesses.

§  Manages external learning providers as needed to ensure highest quality levels.  

§  Builds and executes marketing materials and communications as needed to promote learning and talent programs.

§  Partners with the HR Business Partner teams, promoting best practices and supporting the implementation of other critical business initiatives.

§  Mentors and coaches members of the organization to support learning and career growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

§  Bachelor’s degree required.

§  Certification in talent instruments such as DISC, MBTI, 360 assessments a plus.

§  10+ years relevant Learning & Development, Talent and HR experience.

§  Experience leading learning and development initiatives across an organization.

§  Experience developing and implementing large-scale talent management and learning programs.

§  Experience working and building relationships within a large, matrixed organization.

§  Experience within the pharmaceutical industry.

§  Ability to exhibit professionalism and business acumen while building influential relationships with senior level stakeholders.

§  Excellent coaching, communications, program and content development, collaboration, influencing and leadership skills. 

§  Strategic, high energy, collaborative leader who has a proven track record of building and implementing effective talent initiatives. 

§  Ability to innovate and challenge current norms to drive organizational change while working with people of varying backgrounds and organizational levels.  

§  Demonstrated ability to translate business strategies into critical learning, talent and workforce requirements.

§  Ability to determine priorities, and devise and communicate a plan and timeline to achieve the priorities.

§  Strong skills related to design, development, communication and implementation of talent management and learning initiatives and programs.

§  Solid written and verbal communication skills including public speaking; helpful to have meeting facilitation and learning delivery experience.

§  Strong skills in vendor selection and management, budgeting, and project management.

§  Ability to work in a challenging environment with multiple competing deadlines.

§  Must be a team player with the ability to work independently and be accountable for results.

§  Proficiency with Microsoft products including MS Office and MS Teams.

§  Knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS) and HR systems; knowledge of Success Factors specifically is preferred.

§  Required to travel 5-10% domestically.