Head of Enterprise Learning & Training
Takeda
2 months ago
Remote friendly (Lexington, MA)
United States
$259,000 - $407,000 USD yearly
Human Resources
OBJECTIVES / PURPOSE
- Vice President, Enterprise Learning & Training is accountable for defining and executing the company’s learning strategy and training ecosystem across GxP and non-GxP populations. Own an enterprise-wide, outcomes-based learning portfolio using blended learning and modern learning technologies, with governance, measurement, and operating mechanisms that connect learning to performance, quality, and talent outcomes.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Enterprise Learning Strategy & Governance
- Define and execute an enterprise learning & training strategy aligned to corporate objectives and multi-year business priorities (pipeline execution, product launches, growth strategy, operating model evolution).
- Establish enterprise learning governance (steering forums, standards, decision rights, escalation paths) to ensure enterprise alignment.
- Shape, implement, and continuously improve corporate learning policies and enterprise standards (curriculum architecture, training documentation expectations, role-based learning pathways).
- Drive enterprise capability maturity (role-based curricula adoption, leadership pipeline outcomes).
- Foster a learning value-creation mindset (reduce time-to-competence, improve performance KPIs, improve adoption of new ways of working).
Training GxP and non-GxP
- Ensure learning solutions meet GxP and non-GxP regulated training expectations (inspection readiness, audit support, defensible evidence/traceability, training effectiveness indicators).
- Set strategy for role-based GxP training and enterprise training controls.
- Partner cross-functionally to identify risk trends and strengthen training effectiveness to support right-first-time behaviors and sustained compliance.
- Create scalable learning pathways supporting current performance and future-ready capabilities; embed continuous learning across the enterprise.
Learning Technology, Innovation & Blended Delivery
- Own learning technology strategy and roadmap (LMS ecosystem, content platforms, analytics) for a modern, user-centered experience and reliable reporting.
- Deploy blended learning modalities (digital learning, virtual instructor-led, in-person, simulations, scenario practice, coaching reinforcement).
Measurement, Effectiveness & Business Impact (ROI)
- Define enterprise standards for learning measurement and performance outcomes (e.g., proficiency, application, time-to-competence, compliance performance indicators).
- Monitor program effectiveness and use insights to adjust strategies and investments to ensure measurable business impact.
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
- Adult learning principles, performance consulting, and curriculum architecture.
- Instructional design oversight (including regulated training considerations).
- Learning technology strategy (LMS ecosystem), digital content strategy, learning analytics.
- Strong understanding of regulated training environments (GxP governance, documentation, inspection readiness).
- Ability to drive operational excellence.
Leadership
- Enterprise-level thinking; set multi-year strategy and align learning to business outcomes.
- Influence senior leaders in a matrixed organization; strong stakeholder analysis and management.
- Build high-performing organizations; develop and coach leaders through ambiguity and complexity.
- Communicate complex technical/regulatory topics clearly to diverse audiences.
Decision-making and Autonomy
- Data-driven decision-making; define metrics, governance, and value-creation approach.
Interaction
- Engage and influence TET and L-1 leaders on enterprise learning strategy, governance, and investment decisions; brief executives on capability readiness and GxP training/inspection-readiness risk trends; escalate material issues with data-driven mitigation plans and measurable outcomes.
- Design adoption strategies and integrate learning with change management for sustained behavior change.
Innovation
- Apply deep regulated-environment expertise (GxP governance, documentation/traceability, inspection readiness, effectiveness indicators) to design learning that drives right-first-time behaviors and sustained compliance.
- Lead enterprise learning innovation through technology + blended modalities to improve adoption, retention, and performance outcomes.
- Promote knowledge sharing using measured, outcomes-based learning (standards for proficiency/application/time-to-competence; use insights to adjust investments while balancing innovation with defensible compliance evidence and business impact).
Complexity
- Manage enterprise scope across regulated and non-regulated populations, including audit/inspection support and training evidence.
- Operate in a matrixed, global business environment; align learning to multi-year priorities and influence governing decision rights/escalation paths.
- Drive consistent role-based curricula and enterprise standards across geographies and leadership layers; partner cross-functionally to detect risk trends and strengthen effectiveness.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Human Resources, Education, Organizational Leadership, or related field (required).
- Master’s degree (e.g., MS, MBA, MEd) (preferred).
Experience
- 12+ years progressive experience in biopharma/pharma/biotech/healthcare with significant scope in enterprise learning, training, and talent/capability.
- 5+ years leading regional or global learning/training functions with multi-layer people leadership (leaders of leaders) or equivalent.
- Demonstrated success building learning strategies across regulated (GxP) and non-GxP environments.
- Experience establishing learning governance, operating models, and scalable learning technologies/analytics.
- Proven experience managing complex cross-functional projects, including enterprise learning and training integration activities.
Leadership Behaviors (as stated)
- Strategic enterprise thinking; find innovative ways to serve patients and build reputation/trust.
- Create an environment that inspires and enables people in the function.
- Focus on key priorities to deliver superior results and advance the GSQ Roadmap.
- Elevate capabilities for now and the future.
Travel
- Regular international business travel required.
BENEFITS (only as explicitly stated)
- U.S. base salary range: $259,000.00 - $407,000.00
- May be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives.
- May be eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits.
- Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year; new hires accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Apply via the “Apply” button.
- Vice President, Enterprise Learning & Training is accountable for defining and executing the company’s learning strategy and training ecosystem across GxP and non-GxP populations. Own an enterprise-wide, outcomes-based learning portfolio using blended learning and modern learning technologies, with governance, measurement, and operating mechanisms that connect learning to performance, quality, and talent outcomes.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Enterprise Learning Strategy & Governance
- Define and execute an enterprise learning & training strategy aligned to corporate objectives and multi-year business priorities (pipeline execution, product launches, growth strategy, operating model evolution).
- Establish enterprise learning governance (steering forums, standards, decision rights, escalation paths) to ensure enterprise alignment.
- Shape, implement, and continuously improve corporate learning policies and enterprise standards (curriculum architecture, training documentation expectations, role-based learning pathways).
- Drive enterprise capability maturity (role-based curricula adoption, leadership pipeline outcomes).
- Foster a learning value-creation mindset (reduce time-to-competence, improve performance KPIs, improve adoption of new ways of working).
Training GxP and non-GxP
- Ensure learning solutions meet GxP and non-GxP regulated training expectations (inspection readiness, audit support, defensible evidence/traceability, training effectiveness indicators).
- Set strategy for role-based GxP training and enterprise training controls.
- Partner cross-functionally to identify risk trends and strengthen training effectiveness to support right-first-time behaviors and sustained compliance.
- Create scalable learning pathways supporting current performance and future-ready capabilities; embed continuous learning across the enterprise.
Learning Technology, Innovation & Blended Delivery
- Own learning technology strategy and roadmap (LMS ecosystem, content platforms, analytics) for a modern, user-centered experience and reliable reporting.
- Deploy blended learning modalities (digital learning, virtual instructor-led, in-person, simulations, scenario practice, coaching reinforcement).
Measurement, Effectiveness & Business Impact (ROI)
- Define enterprise standards for learning measurement and performance outcomes (e.g., proficiency, application, time-to-competence, compliance performance indicators).
- Monitor program effectiveness and use insights to adjust strategies and investments to ensure measurable business impact.
Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise
- Adult learning principles, performance consulting, and curriculum architecture.
- Instructional design oversight (including regulated training considerations).
- Learning technology strategy (LMS ecosystem), digital content strategy, learning analytics.
- Strong understanding of regulated training environments (GxP governance, documentation, inspection readiness).
- Ability to drive operational excellence.
Leadership
- Enterprise-level thinking; set multi-year strategy and align learning to business outcomes.
- Influence senior leaders in a matrixed organization; strong stakeholder analysis and management.
- Build high-performing organizations; develop and coach leaders through ambiguity and complexity.
- Communicate complex technical/regulatory topics clearly to diverse audiences.
Decision-making and Autonomy
- Data-driven decision-making; define metrics, governance, and value-creation approach.
Interaction
- Engage and influence TET and L-1 leaders on enterprise learning strategy, governance, and investment decisions; brief executives on capability readiness and GxP training/inspection-readiness risk trends; escalate material issues with data-driven mitigation plans and measurable outcomes.
- Design adoption strategies and integrate learning with change management for sustained behavior change.
Innovation
- Apply deep regulated-environment expertise (GxP governance, documentation/traceability, inspection readiness, effectiveness indicators) to design learning that drives right-first-time behaviors and sustained compliance.
- Lead enterprise learning innovation through technology + blended modalities to improve adoption, retention, and performance outcomes.
- Promote knowledge sharing using measured, outcomes-based learning (standards for proficiency/application/time-to-competence; use insights to adjust investments while balancing innovation with defensible compliance evidence and business impact).
Complexity
- Manage enterprise scope across regulated and non-regulated populations, including audit/inspection support and training evidence.
- Operate in a matrixed, global business environment; align learning to multi-year priorities and influence governing decision rights/escalation paths.
- Drive consistent role-based curricula and enterprise standards across geographies and leadership layers; partner cross-functionally to detect risk trends and strengthen effectiveness.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, Human Resources, Education, Organizational Leadership, or related field (required).
- Master’s degree (e.g., MS, MBA, MEd) (preferred).
Experience
- 12+ years progressive experience in biopharma/pharma/biotech/healthcare with significant scope in enterprise learning, training, and talent/capability.
- 5+ years leading regional or global learning/training functions with multi-layer people leadership (leaders of leaders) or equivalent.
- Demonstrated success building learning strategies across regulated (GxP) and non-GxP environments.
- Experience establishing learning governance, operating models, and scalable learning technologies/analytics.
- Proven experience managing complex cross-functional projects, including enterprise learning and training integration activities.
Leadership Behaviors (as stated)
- Strategic enterprise thinking; find innovative ways to serve patients and build reputation/trust.
- Create an environment that inspires and enables people in the function.
- Focus on key priorities to deliver superior results and advance the GSQ Roadmap.
- Elevate capabilities for now and the future.
Travel
- Regular international business travel required.
BENEFITS (only as explicitly stated)
- U.S. base salary range: $259,000.00 - $407,000.00
- May be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives.
- May be eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits.
- Up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year; new hires accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Apply via the “Apply” button.