Lead Learning & Development Specialist

Lead Learning & Development Specialist

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

This role is with Accellacare, part of ICON's clinical research network, where you’ll play a key role in transforming the clinical trial experience for patients and sponsors alike. Our global site network is designed with one goal in mind: to deliver better access, greater efficiency, and improved outcomes in clinical research.

Title: Lead Learning & Development Specialist

Location: On-Site – Raleigh, NC

We are currently seeking a Lead Learning & Development Specialist to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Lead Learning & Development Specialist you will play a pivotal role in driving the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of learning and development programs across the organization. You will support the growth and development of employees by delivering innovative training initiatives and fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Driving the design, development, and implementation of learning and development programs for all levels of employees.
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to identify learning needs and deliver tailored training solutions.
• Monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of training programs, making improvements as needed.
• Facilitating workshops, seminars, and other training events to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
• Providing leadership and guidance to the learning and development team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Your Profile:

• Bachelors degree in Life Sciences or Clinical Research
• Proven experience in designing and delivering learning and development programs in a corporate environment.
• Strong leadership and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire learners at all levels.
• Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) and other training technologies.

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What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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