Director, Learning and Development

At AstraZeneca, we pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office and BlueSky Hub in downtown Toronto are purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

Introduction to role:

Are you ready to lead a ground-breaking journey in learning and development? We are searching for a dynamic and innovative leader to drive the learning, development, and culture initiatives across Global Portfolio & Project Management (GPPM), Business Development Operations (BDO), and Deal Finance. As the champion of the Global Project Leader (GPL) Excellence Academy, you will empower GPLs across R&D and Commercial to present compelling cases to executive leaders. This pivotal role involves partnering with leadership teams to craft and implement a learning strategy that fosters professional growth and cultivates a high-performing mentality. Reporting to the Senior Director, Pipeline Governance and Operating Model Lead, you will spearhead the GPPM learning and cultural transformation strategy. With your expertise in adult learning and curriculum design, you will create engaging training solutions that align with strategic priorities and reinforce team DNA. Collaborate with a diverse team of leaders at the heart of enterprise strategy and decision-making, while advancing talent development and capability building.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the implementation of leadership development programs within GPPM.

• Develop tailored learning programs reflecting GPPM’s strategic priorities.

• Design impactful GPPM Connect & Learn sessions with subject matter experts.

• Partner with GPPM HR Business Partner and BPO for Leadership Excellence training programs.

• Establish best methodology sharing forums across GPPM.

• Be responsible for program design, logistics, delivery, and success measures with vendors.

• Provide timely updates on learning programs to leadership.

• Lead the Global Product Leader (GPL) Excellence Academy with immersive development programs.

• Plan and implement the GPL Enterprise Acumen Forum for peer-to-peer learning.

• Design and run the GPPM Plan100 program for experience sharing and learning.

• Lead the Discovering Drug Project Management (DDPM) internship program.

• Handle budgets for all learning and development programs.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• 8+ years in learning and development or talent and development experience

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, verbal, analytical, and presentation skills; ability to simplify sophisticated messages and inspire audiences at all levels

• Passionate about learning and development

• Demonstrated ability to lead without authority

• Strategic and innovative problem solver with shown ability to transform broad strategies into operational implementations that deliver sustained impact

• Agile leader comfortable navigating ambiguity, adapting strategies accordingly, and driving results efficiently and purposefully

• Ability to influence, handle conflicting priorities, stakeholder & colleague expectations and deliver consistently high-quality outputs

• Strong project management skills, working efficiently to deliver under tight timeframes

• Ability to work in a global matrixed environment

• A proactive self-starter and inclusive leader who advocates collaboration, openness, inclusion, and continuous learning as core organizational values

• Effectively cope with change

• Can adeptly delegate and manage 3rd parties to deliver outputs

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Sciences

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Master's or MBA

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

AstraZeneca offers an environment where innovation thrives! Join us at an exciting time of growth through innovation. Here, you can apply your skills to genuinely impact patients' lives. We are problem-solvers by nature, taking every opportunity to dig into complex challenges. Our global community is driven by collaboration, leveraging our diverse network to make an impact. With investment in developing talent, there are endless opportunities to learn new skills and build a rewarding career.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

Great People want to Work with us! Find out why:

• GTAA Top Employer Award for 11 years
• Top 100 Employers Award
• Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture
• Learn more about working with us in Canada
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Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.