Learning & Development Lead

Reporting to the Head of HR & Training, the Learning & Development Lead will be responsible for leading and supporting the effective functioning of all learning, people development and training activities across the site. The L&D Lead will work closely with all departments to ensure that employees receive the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively by assessing learning needs, designing training and development programmes, coordinating the rollout, and evaluating the effectiveness. They will also ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with all regulatory and compliance requirements.

Areas of responsibility will include, but are not limited to :

Learning & Development

• Act as the site learning and people development subject matter expert
• Work with department heads and managers to conduct comprehensive assessments to identify the learning and development needs of employees
• Design, develop and coordinate innovative learning and development programmes to support the business activity site-wide
• Develop processes to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning and development programmes
• Develop and implement career development programmes to support employee growth and retention
• Oversee and coordinate the site Yearly Development Review (YDR) process
• Owner of Excellence Through People accreditation
• Ensure the effective functioning of all aspects of the Employee Educational Assistance programme
• Support all aspects of Apprenticeship Programmes (as required).
• Oversee preparation and periodic review of Job Descriptions

Training

Management

Future

The successful candidate will be expected to work co-operatively and flexibly both within the HR & Training department and with other departments across the site. The successful candidate will also be expected to demonstrate proven leadership ability and management skills, be performance and goal orientated, with the ability to prioritise. Excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach to work are also required. Strong attention to detail, refined planning and organisation abilities with a proven track record of multi-tasking, working to tight deadlines and delegating successfully are essential. Experience in developing process improvements and leading and delivering change would be beneficial along with strategic planning and execution of L&D initiatives such as Talent Management framework, Business Partnering Model, Leadership Development and Career Pathways.

Candidates ideally should have a third level qualification in HR / L&D, or related discipline and 5+ years HR / L&D experience within a busy, team based, operational environment, ideally in the pharmaceutical industry.

Whatever your area of expertise, your work within the Servier Group helps advance therapeutic progress for the benefit of patients. You will be part of teams recognized for their scientific excellence and reach your full potential in a professional environment that encourages you to develop yourself. Tailor-made onboarding journeys, mobility opportunities, quality trainings, responsible management, team spirit... All this and more in a workplace focused on your well-being.

At Servier, we are committed to therapeutic progress to serve patient needs. We put the diversity of our employees as a source of richness for the fulfillment of this vocation.