Senior Learning & Development Specialist
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ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organizations.
With our patients at the center of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.
Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.
As a Senior Learning & Development Specialist, you will join a global team of professional and inspiring learning professionals. You will collaborate with teams across ICON to design and deliver CRA learning initiatives, including the identification of and/or development of new curricula and programs to meet the needs of ICON's overall business strategy.
The Role:
* Act as a trusted partner within HR and to Business Leaders alike, in the identification of needs and development of generic and bespoke training requirements.
* Leading the development, delivery and coordination of a variety of learning programs to meet identified skills gaps for internal and external customers.
* Lead internal global ICON University learning interventions, workstreams or interdepartmental projects.
* Coordinate the work of other L&D specialists in a matrixed environment, and mentor and train other trainers.
* Manage the scheduling, coordination and delivery of a range of learning interventions. Credibly work with and contribute to audiences up to senior management level.
* Design, develop and implement self-paced and blended online learning content and solutions.
* Actively evaluate and assess the efficiency and quality of assigned learning interventions and act on outcomes and feedback to ensure interventions keep pace with and anticipate the business need.
* Build strong working relationships with relevant business leaders associated with programmes of work and subject matter experts.
* Identify and manage suitable external vendors, as appropriate, to develop and/ or facilitate learning interventions.
* Actively seek opportunities for continuous improvement in the design and delivery of Programmes, act on and share standard methodologies.
* Manage the budget associated with assigned work, as applicable.
* Advise and support the design and successful implementation of Organisation Development and Effectiveness programmes and projects, as assigned.
* Perform additional activities and responsibilities related to the job role and support of HR activities as required.
What you will need:
* In-depth proven experience in relevant discipline in Training, Learning & Development, Education, Management, Psychology, or HR.
* Proven Training development and delivery experience working with management up to Executive level.
* Ability to work as part of a remote global team and to train effectively with diverse audiences
* Demonstrates excellent communication, training, facilitation and mentorship skills.
* Prior experience conducting presentations or facilitating training in English
* Proficient in English (written and oral).
* Ability to work effectively and efficiently on global networked computers using current software applications.
* Shown ability to design and develop self-paced online learning content.
* Demonstrates knowledge of current learning technologies and principles.
* Ability to work effectively and efficiently with current learning and delivery technologies.
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture - one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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 through the form below.
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