Director, Learning

About PPD:

PPD’s mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it’s you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams.

About the Department:

Our Enterprise Learning department fosters a best in class learning culture at PPD. They accomplish this by driving learning programs that proactively, measurably, and efficiently improve learner readiness, bending the time cost curve through enhanced employee performance and quality.

Enterprise Learning designs and develops the best learning solutions through needs analysis and delivers customized training globally through a variety of engaging learning experiences.

About the Position:

Our PPD Enterprise Learning team has an exciting leadership position open for a Director, Learning. Reporting to the Executive Director of PPD Enterprise Learning, this role is responsible for advising executive leadership on learning strategies for global teams and providing operational leadership in the design, development, execution, delivery, and measurement of global learning solutions.

About our Culture, Career Advancement and Benefits:

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well-being of our employees.

Job Description:

The Director, Learning serves as a key leader for instructional design and delivery on a fast-paced global learning team, and as a liaison between the Enterprise Learning department, internal & external customers, and senior business leadership.

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of learning concepts and methodologies, to include instructional design, mobile learning, micro learning, social learning, blended learning, gamification and learning management systems. Seeking a demonstrated track record of implementing high-impact, innovative learning initiatives in complex organizations.Support the development of a focused learning infrastructure, including global process harmonization and governance to support company strategic priorities and operational and financial goals.Partner closely with HR leadership team, HR business partners, talent management, and business leaders to identify and develop future skills and capabilities of the organization and renew focus on the talent lifecycle, with an emphasis on employee onboarding, orientation, and development.Progress the learning center of excellence through strategy, design, and consulting to design and deliver best in class, timely, talent-focused curricula.Oversee and lead the design, development, implementation, and administration of learning initiatives, programs, and technologies, employing a data-driven approach to continuously improve learning offerings.Provide leadership through effective staffing, performance management, and development.Ensure effective development, delivery, and measurement of integrated learning products and services to achieve a high-performing, innovative, continuous learning culture.Champion learning and governance structures, processes, methodologies, and return on investment (ROI) to deliver a consumer grade employee experience and support the pursuit of a competitive talent advantage.Serve as a thought leader, providing expert consultative guidance to executive business leaders to identify and resolve business performance gaps. Ability to manage the development of training for government clients.Manages staff, which may include interviewing, job description prep, performance management, coaching and mentoring, employee counseling, and separations. Approves courses of action on salary administration, hiring, corrective action, and terminations. Reviews and approves time records, expense reports, requests for leave, and overtime.

About PPD:

PPD’s mission is to improve health. It starts as an idea to find a cure. It becomes a life saved. All in-between, it’s you! We know that meaningful results not only require the right approach, but also the right people. We invite you to re-imagine health promoting protocols with us, working alongside our talented, bright and energetic teams.

About the Department:

Our Enterprise Learning department fosters a best in class learning culture at PPD. They accomplish this by driving learning programs that proactively, measurably, and efficiently improve learner readiness, bending the time cost curve through enhanced employee performance and quality.

Enterprise Learning designs and develops the best learning solutions through needs analysis and delivers customized training globally through a variety of engaging learning experiences.

About the Position:

Our PPD Enterprise Learning team has an exciting leadership position open for a Director, Learning. Reporting to the Executive Director of PPD Enterprise Learning, this role is responsible for advising executive leadership on learning strategies for global teams and providing operational leadership in the design, development, execution, delivery, and measurement of global learning solutions.

About our Culture, Career Advancement and Benefits:

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and well-being of our employees.

Job Description:

The Director, Learning serves as a key leader for instructional design and delivery on a fast-paced global learning team, and as a liaison between the Enterprise Learning department, internal & external customers, and senior business leadership.

The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of learning concepts and methodologies, to include instructional design, mobile learning, micro learning, social learning, blended learning, gamification and learning management systems. Seeking a demonstrated track record of implementing high-impact, innovative learning initiatives in complex organizations.Support the development of a focused learning infrastructure, including global process harmonization and governance to support company strategic priorities and operational and financial goals.Partner closely with HR leadership team, HR business partners, talent management, and business leaders to identify and develop future skills and capabilities of the organization and renew focus on the talent lifecycle, with an emphasis on employee onboarding, orientation, and development.Progress the learning center of excellence through strategy, design, and consulting to design and deliver best in class, timely, talent-focused curricula.Oversee and lead the design, development, implementation, and administration of learning initiatives, programs, and technologies, employing a data-driven approach to continuously improve learning offerings.Provide leadership through effective staffing, performance management, and development.Ensure effective development, delivery, and measurement of integrated learning products and services to achieve a high-performing, innovative, continuous learning culture.Champion learning and governance structures, processes, methodologies, and return on investment (ROI) to deliver a consumer grade employee experience and support the pursuit of a competitive talent advantage.Serve as a thought leader, providing expert consultative guidance to executive business leaders to identify and resolve business performance gaps. Ability to manage the development of training for government clients.Manages staff, which may include interviewing, job description prep, performance management, coaching and mentoring, employee counseling, and separations. Approves courses of action on salary administration, hiring, corrective action, and terminations. Reviews and approves time records, expense reports, requests for leave, and overtime.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience in learning and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12 years).

5 years of management responsibility

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Expert knowledge with developing strategic objectives in support of business priorities and executing functional level strategic plansExperience developing learning engagements for external clientsStrong record of success with leading and developing professional learning staff in a global environmentSound judgment, problem solving and decision-making abilities; Ability to apply critical and analytical thinking and business acumen to develop effective solutionsExceptional communicator with the ability to articulate a clear and compelling vision to diverse audiencesAdept in identifying, developing, and harnessing departmental talent and capabilities as a skilled leader, coach, and mentorAbility to lead large-scale, cross functional initiatives, teams, and projectsFiscal and resource management skillsChange leadership skills, with strong global awareness, enterprise thinking, and cultural sensitivity

Management Role:

Directs through lower management levels. Has responsibility for managing a function that includes multiple related departments. In some instances may be responsible for a functional area (as determined by executive management) and not have subordinate supervisors or employees. May manage employees across multiple regions.

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust -

We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

Previous experience in learning and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12 years).

5 years of management responsibility

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Expert knowledge with developing strategic objectives in support of business priorities and executing functional level strategic plansExperience developing learning engagements for external clientsStrong record of success with leading and developing professional learning staff in a global environmentSound judgment, problem solving and decision-making abilities; Ability to apply critical and analytical thinking and business acumen to develop effective solutionsExceptional communicator with the ability to articulate a clear and compelling vision to diverse audiencesAdept in identifying, developing, and harnessing departmental talent and capabilities as a skilled leader, coach, and mentorAbility to lead large-scale, cross functional initiatives, teams, and projectsFiscal and resource management skillsChange leadership skills, with strong global awareness, enterprise thinking, and cultural sensitivity

Management Role:

Directs through lower management levels. Has responsibility for managing a function that includes multiple related departments. In some instances may be responsible for a functional area (as determined by executive management) and not have subordinate supervisors or employees. May manage employees across multiple regions.

PPD Defining Principles:

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust -

We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.