Senior Director, Talent Development & Engagement

Role Summary

The Senior Director, Talent Development and Engagement will lead initiatives that enhance employee engagement, recognition, learning, talent management, and wellness. This strategic role drives People & Performance (P&P) efforts to foster a high-performance culture, support organizational change, and develop future leaders. The Sr. Director will collaborate with senior leadership, HR, and key stakeholders to implement impactful programs that elevate employee experience, strengthen company culture, and align talent strategies with business goals. Additionally, this role oversees P&P communications to ensure clear, engaging messaging across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage talent development and the engagement team
• Consult with senior management and function leaders regarding talent development and engagement needs
• Partner with the People & Performance team (HR) and other key stakeholders in the organization to develop and promote organizational change and learning initiatives
• Manage vendor relationships to produce quality outcomes and ROI
• Leverage data-driven decision making and research to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement in learning, talent, and engagement processes
• Support organizational transformation initiatives, helping teams navigate change and evolve in a fast-paced, growing environment

Qualifications

• Education/Experience/Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Business Administration, or a related field, MBA preferred. A minimum of 12 years of corporate experience (biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred); an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. Must possess a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience as a leader of a talent development team and corporate initiatives.
• Must possess:
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in adult learning principles, delivery methodology, and instructional design of corporate training programs
• Organizational and time management skills to prioritize workloads to meet time-sensitive deadlines required
• Strong business acumen, capable of translating business goals to learning and development strategies and initiatives
• Prior experience with curriculum design, development, delivery, facilitation, and maintenance of company-wide programs
• Demonstrated experience with LMS systems; specifically, site administration, building of content, and developing curriculum
• Knowledge of high-performing team building, coaching, and leadership
• Strong leadership and teaching/facilitation ability
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills, able to work well under deadlines in a changing environment, and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently
• Ability to manage relationships with both internal and external customers
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within a collaborative team-oriented environment, using sound judgment in decision-making
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Proven ability in creating effective training materials
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Organization, initiative, and self-motivation
• Professionalism, integrity, and the ability to comply with strict policy, work in a highly regulated environment, and maintain confidential information and data
• Negotiating capabilities and influencing senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization
• Proficiency at creating and communicating a clear vision among team members
• Ability to align resources and activities to achieve functional area and/or organizational goals
• Ability to travel up to 25% overnight or as needed
• Prefer experience or certification with programs like DISC, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, and Situational Leadership

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Physical Requirements: This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.