Global L&D Lead - UK

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Job description

Simbec-Orion is a responsive and agile full-service CRO, with wide therapeutic experience and specialist expertise in clinical pharmacology, oncology and rare diseases. Perfectly structured, we provide full-service clinical development solutions for small and mid-size drug developers - headed up by a centralised leadership team.

With a focus on tailormade and scalable solutions, we'll adapt our delivery style, communications and operations to suit the demands of the project, helping clients achieve their clinical and commercial objectives. Because our goal is the same as theirs; to improve patients' lives.

* Summary of the Position: *

We are looking for a Global L&D Lead to join our HR department. You will be remotely based in the UK.

* Key Accountabilities: *

* In conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team, develop a Company-wide Learning & Development strategic plan that supports the Company 4-year strategic plan delivery.
* Working in partnership with HR and the Senior Leadership Team to embed a culture of continuous learning within the Company.
* Actively engage with business stakeholders to understand business strategy and current / future learning needs to ensure L&D plans are appropriately aligned.
* Determine organisational skills gaps and identify opportunities for growth.
* Leading Company-wide Training Needs Analysis to ensure learning needs are addressed on an ongoing basis.
* Align and prepare the Senior Leadership Team and Heads of Department for programme implementations.
* Work collaboratively with business stakeholders to review and evolve the competency frameworks for each department/role.
* Partner with Heads of Department / Department Training Leads to develop and implement technical learning plans.
* Provide support to HODs/ Department training leads to develop and implement training courses utilising the technical skills within departments and using the eSystems to administer, assign and manage the training programmes.
* Measure performance and value-add of all L&D initiatives against core company metrics.
* Manage the day to day L&D budget across the Company.
* Develop and implement a Company onboarding plan, ensuring employees are qualified to undertake their role.
* Working with the L&D team to embed the LMS into the Company, developing a culture of compliance and ensuring training audit readiness.

* Minimum Requirements: *

*Essential:*

* Previous experience within a Senior L&D role, ideally within clinical research or pharmaceuticals
* Previous experience in developing and implementing L&D interventions
* Previous experience in partnering with business leaders to identify L&D needs
* Experience of learning and development reporting; analysing, manipulating data and metrics using Excel, LMS or other HRIS data
* Knowledge of creating digital solutions/eLearning
* Proven experience in the full L&D lifecycle
* Strong project management experience, working on multiple projects successfully
* Fluency in the English language

*Desirable:*

* Experience of LMS implementation
* Working within a GxP / GCP environment
* CIPD or Professional L&D Qualification
* Experience working across Europe, navigating the challenges of global delivery
* Fluency in another European language

* Simbec-Orion is an equal opportunity employer. Simbec-Orion will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. *