Lead Learning & Development Specialist
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Learning & Development Specialist
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.
As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business but that doesn't mean we can't have fun whilst we do it.
With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry!
Are you one of them?
At ICON, we have an incredible opportunity for an expert Learning & Development Specialist to join the team in our Johannesburg office.
The Role
- As a Learning & Development Lead, you recognise the importance of and creating a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes by adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
- Act as trusted consultant within HR and to Business Leaders alike, in the diagnosis of needs and recommendation and development of requisite interventions in the context of the broader business goals and the existing Learning & Development Curriculum.
- Lead the diagnosis, design and implementation of development interventions, with internal and external customers, to meet the global needs.
- Develop and facilitate training, workshops and bespoke interventions for a range of audiences.
- Design, develop and implement self-paced and blended online learning content and solutions.
- Build a strong network of relationships throughout the business to facilitate own business acumen to aid in understanding business learning needs and development of appropriate interventions.
- Providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members
- Travel may be required (approximately 20 - 50%) domestic and/or international.
What you need
- In depth proven experience in relevant discipline in Training, Learning & Development, Education, Management, Psychology, HR or other
- Demonstrates excellent communication, training, facilitation and coaching skills
- Ability to work as part of a remote global team and to train effectively with diverse audiences
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently with current learning and delivery technologies
- Proven ability to design and develop self-paced online learning content
- Demonstrates knowledge of current learning technologies and principles
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently on global networked computers using current software applications
- Previous supervisory experience is desirable but not essential
Why join us?
Other than working with an outstanding team of ambitious people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.
We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.
Ongoing development is vital to us, and as a Learning & Development Specialist, you will have the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to improve your skillset. Our benefits package is competitive, our scope is international and we sincerely care about our people and their success.
ICON is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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