Senior Specialist, Learning & Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Assist Learning Directors and Learning Partners in implementing the L&D strategy.

• Provide consultation and deliver suitable learning solutions.

• Integrate business priorities, processes, and best practices to enhance learning solutions.

• Collaborate with divisional stakeholders to pinpoint performance needs and gaps.

• Partner with design specialists and operational support teams to achieve performance and business outcomes.

• Establish and nurture robust business relationships while leveraging insights from a comprehensive learning network.

• Implement Ophthalmology learning and development solutions within designated business areas.

• Lead projects in the portfolio to fulfill business requirements.

• Offer subject-matter expertise, ensuring learning solutions are relevant, impactful, and compelling.

• Assist in defining business and learning outcomes.

• Measure and report the impact of learning programs against established metrics, adjusting solutions as necessary.

• Support management and collaborate with colleagues on coordinated L&D planning and execution.

• Deliver or facilitate training content, or provide support and coaching to L&D colleagues and subject-matter experts.

• Oversee and monitor financial commitments related to learning solutions.

• Leverage data insights to influence solutions and outcomes.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree, currently pursuing degree completion, or equivalent relevant experience in Human Resources or a related field.

• At least 6 years of relevant experience, or 4+ years with a Master’s degree.

• Experience in Ophthalmology, either in a sales or learning/education role.

• Background in learning, talent, HR, or similar fields.

• Familiarity with applicable technical/professional areas relevant to the division/function served.

• Proven experience in facilitating and delivering learning solutions.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to engage in discussions about business strategy, goals, and outcomes.

• Capability to apply external best practices.

• Proficient in partnering, collaborating, and influencing decisions across all levels.

• Ability to build and sustain essential networks and collaborative relationships.

• Creative thinking skills and the ability to apply tools and techniques to grasp new concepts.

• Experience in business consulting and coaching clients.

• Excellent verbal, written, and executive-level presentation skills.

• Proficient in using methods, assumptions, frameworks, and perspectives for effective problem-solving and decision-making.

• Competence in prioritizing work and utilizing existing resources effectively.

• Strong data analytics skills, including the ability to analyze and interpret data.

• Experience in project planning and management.

• Knowledge of L&D policies, standards, procedures, and industry/organization practices.

• Familiarity with adult learning theory and its application.

• Experience in assessing competency gaps and performing learning needs analysis.

• No visa sponsorship available.

• Position open to US and Puerto Rico residents only.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus.

• Long-term incentive, if applicable.

• Medical healthcare coverage for employee and family.

• Dental healthcare coverage for employee and family.

• Vision healthcare coverage for employee and family.

• Additional insurance benefits for employee and family.

• Retirement benefits, including 401(k).

• Paid holidays.

• Vacation days.

• Compassionate leave.

• Sick days.

• Remote work arrangement.

• No relocation necessary.