Learning and Development Manager

Profile

Bristol-Myers Squibb is a global Biopharma company committed to a single mission: to discover, develop, and deliver innovative medicines focused on helping millions of patients around the world in disease areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, immunoscience and fibrosis.

Join us and make a difference. We hire the best people and provide them with a work environment that places a premium on diversity, integrity, collaboration and personal development. Through a culture of inclusion, we create a better, more productive work environment. We believe that the diverse experiences and perspectives of all our employees help to drive innovation and transformative business results.

PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION: The Learning and Development Manager will manage the development, implementation and sustainability of quality and technical learning solutions. This position will ensure Devens employees and contract staff meet compliance requirements relating to knowledge, skill and practices necessary for her/his job performance and that they remain prepared to perform assigned tasks. The Learning and Development Manager will have the role of Local Process Owner for Training Management and Personnel Management processes and lead the Devens site Learning and Development governance forum.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES:

Develop and execute GxP Training strategy – including working with stakeholders to determine learning needs and priorities and provide appropriate training to meet those learning needs.

Develop training resources within functional departments to be able to identify and solve learning needs as they arise. This takes the form of Trainer certification, coaching and feedback, as well as providing system access and subject matter expertise on necessary Learning Management Systems.

Evaluate training needs and participate in the development and delivery of training materials, for network and site initiatives, including but not limited to Quality and GxP functions as needed.

Maintain and improve onboarding experience in alignment with network deliverables.

Manage and develop direct reports by facilitating on-going performance management activities. Lead team members, foster professional development and growth, and promote teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.

Develop training materials, in collaboration with SMEs, for existing employees ensuring all aspects of job responsibilities and expectations are met to improve efficiency, effectiveness and compliance and address gaps appropriately.

Provide guidance and information to leadership on recommended training programs, curricula and training material development, and learning assignments

Manage projects and training initiatives which directly support network and GxP initiatives, to effectively implement strategic business objectives in driving quality, compliance and safety.

Support policy and procedural changes and manual design to improve the quality of the department, to include scheduled review of all existing documentation, guidelines and materials. Evaluate and report on effectiveness of the changes.

Develop and oversee departmental strategy and goals in alignment with network strategies.

Work as a training and competency expert with various teams and clients developing training material via eLearning, video, and other presentations.

Lead the Devens site Learning and Development governance forum

Directly participates in internal audits as well as global health authority inspections

Commitment to act in accordance with BMS’ values: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Passion, Accountability, and Inclusion

Direct Supervision for 3 - 6 exempt employees

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL:

Knowledge of adult learning and course design generally attained through studies resulting in a Bachelor’s degree in education, instructional design, instructional technology, a related discipline or its equivalent. A Master’s degree preferred in a development/training discipline.

A minimum of 10 years of experience in learning and development within the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry or a related field, including several years supervising learning and development professionals.

Strong understanding of adult learning theory, instructional design and a variety of learning methodologies.

Highly developed skills in the design development and assessment of training programs

Experience using ELMS and eLearning tools

Candidate must be familiar with and be able to interpret relevant regulations, regulatory agency inspection expectations e.g. FDA, EMEA, Health Canada, etc.

Demonstrated leadership, communication, and motivation skills

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to apply these within a global, matrix organization (i.e. relationship building, listening, negotiation, and conflict management).

Excellent presentation/platform skills

Excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to write clearly and concisely.

Ability to balance multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment

Ability to drive collaborations across functions to accomplish objectives

Strong management/leadership skills, including development of direct reports

Good computer skills including proficiency with common business software such as MS Office including database management tools.

Bristol-Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Bristol-Myers Squibb is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Company info

Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
Website : http://www.bms.com