Director, Learning & Capability Dev Ops

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Director, Learning & Capability in biopharma company driving capabilities in Dev Ops. Leading strategic learning initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeUpper Providence • Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead capability gap analysis and needs assessment in partnership with the Head of Learning & Capability
Design and deliver targeted capability development plans for identified learning needs across Dev Ops
Build and maintain cross-functional partnerships across R&D
Manage external vendors to ensure high-quality, cost-effective delivery of capability development programmes
Partner with Dev Ops functional leaders to conduct regular organisational capability assessments
Design, launch, and embed capability-building frameworks
Define, track, and report on L&C metrics, KPIs, and compliance data
Drive adoption of modern, high-impact learning modalities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in HR, adult education, Scientific fields or business administration
Extensive experience in a large pharma organization
Deep expertise in clinical operations
Extensive experience in developing and implementing adult learning solutions
Proven matrix leadership skills with a track record of leading diverse teams to develop solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

capability gap analysisneeds assessmentcapability development plansorganisational capability assessmentscapability-building frameworksL&C metricsKPI trackingcompliance data reportingadult learning solutionsclinical operations

Soft Skills

matrix leadershipcross-functional partnershipteam leadershipcommunicationvendor managementcollaborationproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingadaptabilitystakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in HRBachelor’s degree in adult educationBachelor’s degree in Scientific fieldsBachelor’s degree in business administration