Global RDEx Learning and Capability Lead - Associate Director

Join a Legacy of Innovation 110 Years and Counting!

Daiichi Sankyo Group is dedicated to the creation and supply of innovative pharmaceutical therapies to improve standards of care and address diversified, unmet medical needs of people globally by leveraging our world-class science and technology. With more than 100 years of scientific expertise and a presence in more than 20 countries, Daiichi Sankyo and its 15,000 employees around the world draw upon a rich legacy of innovation and a robust pipeline of promising new medicines to help people. Under the Group’s 2025 Vision to become a “Global Pharma Innovator with Competitive Advantage in Oncology,” Daiichi Sankyo is primarily focused on providing novel therapies in oncology, as well as other research areas centered around rare diseases and immune disorders.

Summary

You are a business-oriented learning consultant with extensive global experience in learning, global business consulting, learning design and facilitation. In this role you will drive value through strategic learning and development interventions enabling measurable impact on business results. You will lead the implementation for adaption of learning redesign for RDEx to focus on the scientific and technical capability development of all associates and the development and implementation of the RDEx University.

Responsibilities

- Drive and oversee the development of RD Scientific and Technical Learning Journeys, from strategy to execution, that will contribute to the success of our people by developing quality and relevant learning initiatives.
- Partner with RD business leaders globally to conduct effective Scientific and Technical learning diagnosis of business and learner needs and translate needs into an actionable development strategy and learning plans.
- Identify clear measures of learning outcomes for specific Scientific and Technical learning interventions and learning key performance indicators for RD. Builds insightful reports and analyses for leadership that demonstrates return on investment for learning activities.
- Evaluate existing Scientific and Technical programs for impact and alignment with organizational needs. Provide recommendations for Scientific and Technical learning experiences that increase reach, impact, and future capability requirements.
- Stay ahead of current trends in Scientific and Technical learning and development practices, to keep technical learning current, fresh and engaging for the modern employee. Bring innovative approaches to functional learning activities and recommendations for RD development globally.
- Support the design and implementation of RDEx University.
- Develop and support deployment of a learning architecture that includes an array of services and solutions, dedicated to developing individuals and the organization, to achieve business results.
- Ensure the alignment between the learning offer and the business demand: impact on business performance.
- Align and support Japan Learning Partners to synchronize curriculum with global programs.
- Define and institute Certification Rewards strategy aligned with learning journey development.
- Partner with HR/QA to ensure other learning content is “fit for purpose” and coordinated to avoid overload and fatigue with RD employees.
- Apply project management principles and tools to document, articulate and deliver training support including definition/scope, identification of key stakeholders, training deliverables, progress reporting, risks/roadblocks, and success measures.
- Liaison for global/regional RD
- learning initiatives in Japan and EU.

Qualifications: Successful candidates will be able to meet the qualifications below with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Education Qualifications (from an accredited college or university)

- Bachelor's Degree required
- Master's Degree preferred

Experience Qualifications

- 10 or More Years Minimum 10 years experience working in training/learning role required
- Prior R&D Pharma Scientific and Technical L&D experience required. required
- Deep knowledge about current developments in the Scientific and Technical L&D space, methods, and tools. required
- Demonstrated experience of working in a global environment and managing a complex stakeholder network. required
- Demonstrated experience of leading Scientific and Technical L&D programs required
- Application of innovative ideas and knowledge of current and emerging Scientific and Technical learning technology trends and experiences to your projects. required
- Consulting skills to achieve results and deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations. required
- Experience Initiating and leading open conversations with teams, and stakeholders and enjoy working with people from different geographies and backgrounds. required
- Ability to set priorities, deliver on deadlines, and develop workflow processes and tasks in an evolving, dynamic marketplace. required
- Possess an analytical and strong business perspective in providing learning advisory services. required
- Results-oriented with a strong emphasis on collaboration and a positive attitude. preferred
- Strong influencing, negotiation, and communication skills (written, verbal, presentation); ability to be a thought partner/coach. required
- Knowledge and use of change management models. preferred
- Knowledge and use of learning assessment, metrics, and measurement tools. preferred
- Strong analytical and decision -making capability. preferred
- Design and delivery of learning programs. required