Title : Manager 4, Training & Development
Location : Summit, NJ, 07901
Duration : 12 months (possibility for extension)
Hybrid: 3 days in office and 2 days remote
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly organized and strategic R&D Learning Manager to support the Research & Development Learning and Development function. This role is critical to building, scaling, and optimizing learning programs that strengthen critical R&D capabilities across global teams. The ideal candidate has expertise in learning and development, strong understanding of scientific and technical environments, and a passion for enabling teams to learn and grow.
The R&D Learning Manager will lead initiatives such as standing up the R&D Learning Council, creating and maintaining the R&D L&D website, and designing learning experiences for critical R&D capabilities including technical rigor, design of experiments, and systems/process training. This role will also coordinate learning agendas, manage key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensure a seamless learning experience for all R&D team members.
Strong understanding of digital learning platforms and e-learning content development.
Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
Proven ability to drive capability building through operational excellence.
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to manage complexity across global teams.
Life sciences, pharma, biotech, consumer health
8+ years of experience in learning and development, preferably in scientific or technical environment
5 years - Excel proficiency
Bachelor's degree in Education, Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or a related field.