Head of Global Learning & Development, Maidenhead

Company Description

At LEO Pharma , we are at a pivotal point in our transformation journey to advancing medical dermatology by developing new biologics, in a mostly unexplored therapeutic area in the world today.

Every day, we seek inspiration from people living with plaque psoriasis. We are passionate about identifying and addressing their greatest health needs, to both advance medical dermatology and help them live fulfilling lives.

As a purpose-driven company, high performance is measured equally as commercial results, brand performance and the positive impact we create ­- for health care professionals and their patients. These aspirations are encapsulated in our perpetual quest for the world's best talent.

Job Description

Are you committed to lead the development of the competences critical to execute our ambitious business strategy?

LEO Pharma has embarked on a very ambitious journey to become the world's preferred dermatology care partner - and that is why we need you. New competences and learning agility are key enablers for LEO Pharma to succeed with our ambitious growth strategy. You will get the opportunity to lead the development of critical, strategic competences as well as a stronger learning culture.

You and your team are members of the global Center of Expertise (CoE) Talent & Organization who are dedicated to deliver on our new People Promise and to make a significant difference for people with serious skin diseases all over the world.

The job

Your role is to develop and drive the CoE for Global learning and Development (L&D) and bring LEO Pharma to the next maturity level by utilizing data and innovative solutions to create impactful learning and development. More specifically you will:

• Develop, implement, and monitor global L&D programs, activities and tools targeted leaders and employees based on the 70-20-10 learning principle and latest research
• Develop LEO Academy to become the global gravity center for learning and development by providing new relevant content and learning experiences
• Based on specific competence needs, design learning journeys together with line of business guided by our strategic workforce planning
• Provide consultancy to local L&D colleagues and manage external partners/vendors in terms of negotiations and contracts

The LEO academy was established in November 2029 and is relatively new but do already today offer global leadership development, project management etc. besides running a number of social learning events. In the next 1-2 years, you will be leading the development and implementation of a data-driven and technology-enabled platform for global learning including analytics to shape our learning roadmap and priorities.

The role is based in our UK main office in Maidenhead (London area) or alternatively in our HQ in Ballerup (Denmark).

Qualifications

Your qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who can build a strong foundation of L&D expertise and insights, and use this together with relevant research and best practices to develop global solutions:

• Degree in learning, people development, business psychology, business or similar
• 5+ years of experience in learning/development, HR and/or consultancy
• Proved track record of designing and delivering learning journeys and sessions
• Experience with leveraging digital solutions to support learning and development e.g. from implementation of a LMS (Learning Management System) or LXP (Learning Experience Platform).
• Experience from a pharma company is preferred and mastery in English, written and spoken a pre-requisite

You should be excellent in building relations and manage stakeholders in a global organization; you possess business acumen and are able to translate business needs to solutions, and you are a strong communicator who can engage at all levels and is perceived a role model for the culture we would like to foster.

Additional Information

The deadline for applications is February 28th, 2021.

Your new team

You will lead a small team and become a member of the CoE leadership team. The CoE Talent & Organization also covers CoE for Talent Acquisition, Organization Capabilities, Change Enablement among others. We have recently introduced a new and agile way of working across the CoE. Together with all team members you will play a key role in developing and supporting this new way of working.

Join our mission to help more people achieve healthy skin

Hundreds of millions of people around the globe are suffering from an untreated skin disease. Helping these people to get a better life is what LEO Pharma is all about. By understanding their needs and wishes we will improve existing treatments and break new land to uncover the solutions of tomorrow.

By joining LEO Pharma you will get the opportunity to create results, develop yourself among highly skilled colleagues while taking on our quest to become the preferred dermatology care partner improving people's lives around the world and at the same time create profitable growth.

Contact and application

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Birgitte Gade, Executive Director, at + 45 31404219.

Please apply via the link at our website and remember to attach application and CV.