Learning & Development Manager, Biopharma R&d

**Learning and Development Manager/Associate Director, Biopharma R&D.**

**Location: Poland, Warsaw or Barcelona, Spain**

Hybrid Model: minimum 3 days from office in Warsaw per week

**Bring out the best in each other, and yourself, by working together as one**

In our dynamic environment, be supported by the brightest minds working together side by side. Agile and collaborative, we work cross-functionally, as well as externally, to thrive at pace.

Be encouraged and supported to think creatively in our dynamic environment. Here we are free from fear of failure, free to ask the right questions and make bold decisions.

You will play a key role in shaping and delivering an ambitious learning strategy for the R&D business. You will make a valuable contribution to enabling AstraZeneca to be a great place to work and will drive tangible business outcomes that demonstrate the impact of learning to the organisation. You will be able to work independently to deliver high quality learning initiatives in often ambiguous and dynamic workplace settings. You’ll be highly collaborative and resourceful, able to quickly identify the appropriate learning opportunities for the business and work effectively with and across the global R&D enterprise to deliver L&D projects of greatest priority.

This role will report into the Head of Learning & Development within Biopharmaceuticals R&D. This small, relatively new team is delivering on an exciting and ambitious new learning strategy for the R&D business. The focus is on building technical skills that foster collaboration and innovation in our complex matrixed environment, and drive a positive learning culture that makes AstraZeneca R&D a great place to work.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

**Key responsibilities**:

- Review, refresh and create technical / scientific learning resources (including e.g. slides, eLearning, video production etc) to support the build of knowledge pathways within Degreed (AZ learning technology platform).
- Coordination of learning programme events, including advertisement, registrations, coordination of presenters and facilitators at global locations, collation and reporting of cohort feedback etc.
- Preparation and oversight of communications for stakeholders, intranet and workplace.
- Project management and operational delivery of key elements of R&D learning programmes.
- Liaison with external L&D vendors for assessment of new project partnerships, oversight of project delivery, ongoing relationship management and identification of new opportunities relevant to R&D.
- Collation, interpretation and reporting of learning analytics for key R&D learning programmes / interventions.
- Delivery and facilitation of in person and virtual R&D learning seminars and events.
- Keeps abreast of external trends in L&D technologies and approaches and makes recommendations for benefit of R&D learning programmes.
- Active member of the R&D learning practitioner community, contribute to sharing of best practices and developing L&D capability for self and peers.

**Requirements**:

- Qualified to degree level preferably in a scientific / technical discipline and/or higher level qualifications or accreditations in learning and development related discipline (preferred)
- Experience of a Pharma environment and knowledge of the R&D drug development life cycle.
- Practical experience building high quality learning resources with content creation tools (e.g. Articulate) and in learner experience platforms (e.g. Degreed)
- Creative flair, able to simplify complex scientific and technical concepts to support engagement and knowledge retention with R&D learners, in line with AZ narrative and branding.
- Solid operational and project management skills, able to coordinate and drive delivery of tactical work with discipline and efficiency.
- Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
- Communicates effectively at all levels, from R&D learner to business stakeholders.
- Experience delivering training, workshops or global events, including leveraging technology to drive both in-person or virtual learning events.
- Proactive, self-starter able to work in an agile, fast paced environment.
- Excellent team player who fosters a collaborative work environment where everyone can contribute their best work.
- Models an agile learning mindset by being committed to own professional development

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration. Always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

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