Learning & Development Specialist

Learning & Development Specialist

Location: Homebased in Warsaw, Poland / Madrid, Spain/ Milan, Italy / Dublin, Ireland

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.

As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business but that doesn't mean we can't have fun whilst we do it.

With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry!

Are you one of them?

At ICON, we have an incredible opportunity for a candidate with experience working as a Clinical Research Associate who is looking to move into a learning and development role to support ICON's CRA community by creating and delivering specific industry training across our European locations.

The Role

To develop, design, and deliver a variety of Clinical Operations learning interventions to ICON employees. Represent ICON University to internal and external customers.Develop, revise, deliver, document and coordinate Clinical Operations Instructor led-training (ILT), online-learning (OLL) or on-the-job training (OTJ) as assignedUtilize the learning management system to manage leadership events, including scheduling, managing registrations, updating roster reports and entering completion status.Review internal and external training compliance reports and follow up internally and externally with management as necessaryIdentify learning objectives and develop training content and practical activities for internal and external customers, working from assigned briefEvaluate and assess effectiveness and quality of assigned training materials, content and delivery methods and proactively recommend enhancementsProvide support for external and internal audits and/or client requests for training history documentation and learning plans, as assigned. Represent IU at internal and external audits.Look for and share with the team opportunities for continuous improvement of processes and training programmesTravel may be required (approximately 20 %) domestic and/or international.Mentor and train new ICON University team members as assigned.Manage and or Support ICON University learning initiatives as assigned

What you needMinimum educational degree (Desired): BS, BSc, BA or equivalent Knowledge and/or certification in Learning and Development is an advantage but not essentialExperience working as a CRA within a CRO environment is a distinct advantagePrior experience conducting presentations or facilitating training in EnglishFluent in English (written and oral)Ability to work effectively and efficiently on global networked computers using current software applications

Why join us?

Other than working with an outstanding team of ambitious people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.

We care about our people as they are the key to our success. We provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long term career.

Ongoing development is vital to us, and as a Learning & Development Specialist, you will have the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to improve your skillset. Our benefits package is competitive, our scope is international and we sincerely care about our people and their success.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

EOE race/colour/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/disability/vet/national origin