Job Description

The Global Director, Learning, Development & Training will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive training, learning and development programs across company's global operations. This role encompasses all training areas, including Operations, Quality, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), Information Technology (IT), legal compliance, professional development, and more, to ensure complete harmonization and alignment with organizational goals. The Global Director will collaborate with all departments and provide oversight to the training staff at each site to assess training needs, develop standardized training materials, and utilize data-driven approaches to evaluate the effectiveness of training initiatives. By integrating advanced analytics and performance metrics, the Global Director will ensure that training efforts align with organizational objectives, ultimately driving productivity and fostering a culture of operational and compliance excellence and continuous improvement.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement global training programs and materials to enhance employee skills, knowledge and leadership across all departments, including Quality, Operations, EHS, IT, legal compliance, and development.
• Create foundational methods to embed Company's Quality Code of Conduct as well as Leadership Behaviors as critical to building the Company Culture.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate employee competencies and learning outcomes, ensuring continuous improvement in training methodologies.
• Analyze training data to identify trends, predict employee performance, and tailor training initiatives to address specific needs.
• Collaborate with regional training managers and other stakeholders to ensure consistency and alignment of training initiatives across different locations.
• Manage and develop training professionals at all company facilities, providing ongoing support and coaching to ensure the successful application of training content and continuous performance improvement.
• Oversee learning activities, curriculum and resources, ensuring they are up-to-date and relevant to the organization's needs.
• Manage quarterly and annual training budgets, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Evaluate the results of learning courses and recommend new training methods, including e-learning courses and game-based platforms.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Human Resources, Learning and Development, Organizational Psychology, or a relevant field .
• Proven experience and capabilities in the Learning & Development field including leadership and behavioral impact.
• Proven work experience as a Training Director, Training Manager, or similar role in a regulated life science industry, preferably in a global organization.
• Practical experience applying the principles of safety and quality compliance, including current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), in the context of a learning and development program.
• In-depth understanding of traditional and modern training methods, including workshops, simulations, e-learning, and coaching.
• Experience organizing training activities in a corporate environment, particularly within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
• Hands-on experience with project management and budgeting.
• Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and data analytics platforms.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze training and assessment data to predict employee performance and identify trends or gaps in skills.

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