Director, R&D Learning Business Partner

Summary

Join Amgen's R&D Knowledge & Learning team as a Learning Business Partner (LBP) for R&D/OCMO. You will act as a strategic partner to sub-functions, collaborating with senior leadership to identify learning needs and co-create learning strategies. Lead a team of learning professionals to design and deliver learning interventions aligned with organizational goals. This highly collaborative role requires bridging the R&D Knowledge & Learning organization with R&D/OCMO sub-functional leadership teams. You will translate business needs into longitudinal learning experiences, managing the learning lifecycle from assessment to measurement. Amgen is hiring for three positions, each supporting a unique set of sub-functional client groups within R&D and the Chief Medical Office.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 4 years of related experience
• OR Master’s degree and 8 years of related experience
• OR Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of related experience
• At least 4 years of experience directly managing people and/or leading teams, projects, or programs, preferably in learning and development, training, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary learning business partner for sub-functional leaders in R&D or OCMO, translating business priorities into longitudinal learning strategies that are inclusive of, but not limited to training
• Lead and work through a team to: Orchestrate functionally specific onboarding experiences that integrate seamlessly with enterprise onboarding efforts, with a heavy touch on key roles, while establishing a consistent framework for broader use across the sub-function(s)
• Conduct thorough learning needs assessments at the role and department-level to understand competency requirements, and drive decision making in collaboration with stakeholders to articulate skill gaps and development priorities for key roles in the organization
• Design and implement learning solutions across various modalities (live, virtual, self-serve, leveraging knowledge management capabilities where appropriate) that are tailored to specific roles and aligned with strategic priorities and transformation initiatives
• Partner with Amgen’s Quality organization and GxP Learning team to enable a vision for learning beyond read and certify, leveraging knowledge management techniques and other modern approaches
• Partner with internal and external content developers and trainers to curate and deliver high-quality learning experiences that drive individual and team performance
• Apply learning measurement frameworks to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning programs and implement improvements based on performance metrics
• Act as a change leader, ensure value realization of transformation initiatives by creating learning experiences that are inclusive of, but not limited to training, that foster the adoption of new processes, systems, and behaviors
• Ensure alignment of learning initiatives with enterprise-wide programs and collaborate across functions to share best practices and resources
• Manage stakeholder relationships and influence leadership to integrate learning into business planning and strategic decision-making processes
• Drive a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing, supporting initiatives that advance the development of defined competencies,contextualized application of leadership capabilities in alignment with enterprise frameworks, and drive overall workforce readiness for the jobs of today and the jobs of tomorrow
• Be an integrator within the R&D Knowledge and Learning team, orchestrating a thoughtful deployment of the full suite of capabilities from across knowledge management, the library, and our professional/core skills team while balancing and making trade-offs across the broader R&D/OCMO stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic learning and development initiatives in a complex, matrixed organization
• Track record of integrating various modalities of learning interventions
• Experience working closely with senior leadership at the executive director and vice president level to assess needs, design solutions, and drive business outcomes
• In-depth knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design, with experience delivering learning across multiple modalities (virtual, in-person, blended)
• Strong project and program management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence senior leaders
• Familiarity with learning measurement frameworks and the ability to analyze learning data and metrics to assess program effectiveness and inform future initiatives
• Experience in managing external vendors and working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality learning solutions
• Knowledge and/or prior experience within one or more of the R&D and/or OCMO sub-functions, with a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry and its regulatory landscape

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
• A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
• Stock-based long-term incentives
• Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible