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Directeur(trice) associé(e), Apprentissage et Développement / Associate Director, Learning & Development
Merck
Kirkland, CAN
Full Time
Director
Hybrid
1 weeks ago
Learning needs analysisInstructional designLeadership developmentStrategic planningProject managementCoaching
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About the Role
Merck Canada seeks an Associate Director, Learning & Development to drive enterprise-wide upskilling and disease learning initiatives.
Key Skills for This Role
Learning needs analysisInstructional designLeadership developmentStrategic planningProject managementCoaching
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with business and HR leaders to accelerate development of critical capabilities and foster a culture of continuous learning
- Influence and guide business leaders in prioritizing learning investments, resource allocation, and anticipated business impact
- Champion unique needs of the Canadian market, influencing global learning and development priorities and solutions
- Plan and lead delivery, implementation, and sustainment of cutting edge learning solutions across leadership, commercial capabilities, and product & disease
- Ensure learning program content and designs adhere to company policies while pushing creativity and innovation
- Monitor performance results, analyze data driven insights, and recommend continuous improvement opportunities
- Serve as visionary leader and mentor, guiding a passionate L&D team towards shared purpose
- Coach, motivate, and support team members' personal and professional growth
- Foster positive working environment promoting open communication and collaboration across team, Canadian market, and global teams
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Education, or related field
- 5+ years of pharmaceutical sales & marketing experience (preferred)
- 3+ years of learning & development experience (preferred)
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry (preferred)
- People management experience (preferred)
- Fluency in French is required
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Job Description
- The Associate Director, Learning & Development is a critical catalyst for change, driving enterprise wide upskilling and disease learning initiatives.
- This role reports to the Director Learning and Development (Europe/Canada) and guides a local team of L&D professionals.
- We seek a collaborative person with strong strategic thinking, visionary perspectives, and executional drive, passionate about cultural transformation and employee experience.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with business and HR leaders to accelerate development of critical capabilities and foster a culture of continuous learning.
- Influence and guide business leaders in prioritizing learning investments, resource allocation, and anticipated business impact.
- Champion the unique needs of the Canadian market, influencing global learning and development priorities, solutions, and ways of working.
- Plan and lead delivery, implementation, and sustainment of cutting edge learning solutions across leadership, commercial capabilities, and product & disease.
- Ensure learning program content and designs adhere to company policies and standards while pushing creativity and innovation.
- Monitor performance results, analyze data driven insights, and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
- Serve as a visionary leader and mentor, guiding a passionate L&D team towards a shared purpose and encouraging innovation.
- Coach, motivate, and support team members' personal and professional growth.
- Foster a positive working environment, promoting open communication and collaboration across team, Canadian market, and global teams.
Competencies
- Business Acumen: Strategically align people related strategies with business goals.
- Leadership: Apply visionary approaches to foster a collaborative and inclusive learning culture.
- Influencing and Partnership: Collaborate and influence decisions at all levels.
- Interpersonal Relationships: Build and maintain critical networks and collaborative relationships.
- Creative Thinking: Bring innovative and fresh ideas.
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Solve complex problems and make informed decisions.
- Learning Needs Analysis: Assess competency gaps and identify learning needs using data driven insights.
- Coaching and Talent Development: Encourage and guide individuals and teams.
- People Management: Lead, coach, and develop talent.
- Strategic Planning and Project Management: Contribute to planning efforts and demonstrate advanced project management skills.
- Excellent Communication Skills: Articulate information effectively and deliver executive level presentations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (required) in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Life Sciences, Education).
- 5+ years of pharmaceutical sales & marketing experience (preferred).
- 3+ years of learning & development experience (preferred).
- Experience in the pharmaceutical industry (preferred).
- People management experience (preferred).
- Fluency in French is required.
Salary Range
- The anticipated base salary range is $124,400 – $174,400 CAD.
- This role includes eligibility to a discretionary short term incentive plan.
Additional Information
- We may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support our recruitment process.
- We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
- We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.
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