Associate Director, Learning & Development
MSD
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Upper Gwynedd • Pennsylvania • United States
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Salary
💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop comprehensive, end-to-end strategic learning plans that align with product strategy, commercial objectives, regulatory requirements, and customer needs.
- Assist design and development of launch workshop curricula and associated learning assets (facilitator guides, participant materials, job aids, e-learning modules, assessments, simulations, and virtual instructor-led content).
- Define learning pathways for different roles (field sales, medical science liaisons, customer support, market access) and for different phases (pre-launch, launch, post-launch, in-line maintenance).
- Establish measurement and evaluation frameworks (performance metrics, behavioral indicators, business KPIs) and implement a plan to collect, analyze, and report learning impact.
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders — sales and product leadership, commercial training, HR/Talent, Medical, Regulatory, Marketing, Sales Operations — to align content, timing, and rollout logistics.
- Lead pilot programs and continuous improvement cycles using learner feedback, performance data, storytelling, and A/B testing of methodologies.
- Provide thought leadership on adult learning theory, blended learning approaches, digital enablement (microlearning, virtual labs, simulations), and change management practices.
- Manage, mentor and grow a high-performing team of L&D professionals; set priorities, develop talent, and ensure effective cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree, or currently in pursuit of degree completion, or equivalent relevant work experience in Human Resources, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 10+ years of related experience (8+ years with Master’s degree)
- Experience in the area of Ophthalmology in either a sales or learning/education capacity.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
- retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- paid holidays
- vacation
- compassionate and sick days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
learning designcurriculum developmente-learningperformance metricsbehavioral indicatorsbusiness KPIsA/B testingadult learning theoryblended learningchange management
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcross-functional collaborationstrategic planningcommunicationstakeholder engagementcontinuous improvementteam managementanalytical thinkingstorytelling