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Merck · 10 hours ago

Sr. Specialist, Learning & Development (Hybrid - Upper Gwynedd, PA)

North Wales, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$126K/yr - $199K/yr

6+ years exp

Merck is a global healthcare company that is seeking a Senior Specialist in Learning & Development. The role involves supporting Learning Directors and Learning Partners in executing the L&D strategy through consulting and delivering effective learning solutions, while collaborating with business stakeholders to identify performance needs and gaps.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Execute learning and development solutions in their respective business areas, partnering with business clients to ensure sustainable business results

Lead projects within portfolio of work to meet business requirements

Provide SMEs and ensure learning solutions are relevant and provide business impact and a modern, compelling learning experience

Support the definition of business and learning outcomes. Measure and report impact of learning programs against set metrics, and evolve/modify solutions as needed

Support manager and collaborates with peers to deliver a coherent, efficient, and strategically aligned approach to L&D planning and implementation

Deliver or facilitate training content, or support and coach local L&D colleagues or global/local subject matter experts who will deliver or facilitate, as needed

Manage and track financial commitments related to the learning solution

Use data insights to influence solutions and outcomes

Qualification

Adult Learning TheoryData AnalyticsBusiness AcumenLearning Needs AnalysisProject PlanningLeadershipCollaborationDecision MakingBusiness ConsultingChange ManagementContent CreationPharmaceutical TrainingSales TrainingTraining EffectivenessOral CommunicationsCreative Thinking

Required

Bachelor's degree required with 6+ years of related experience (4+ years with Master's degree)

Minimum 1 year of leadership experience and minimum 1 year of experience facilitating / delivering learning solutions

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Experience in the areas of learning, talent, HR, or comparable areas; experience in applicable technical/professional areas pertinent to the division / function served (e.g., R&D, manufacturing, sales/marketing, etc.)