Director of Learning

Role Summary

The Director of Learning will be responsible for defining, leading, and executing the organization's enterprise learning strategy, ensuring the development of high-impact learning solutions that strengthen leadership capabilities, accelerate workforce development, and support the company's strategic business objectives. This executive role combines extensive expertise in Learning & Development, organizational capability building, leadership development, talent strategy, and business partnership, serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's enterprise learning strategy aligned with business priorities and long-term organizational goals.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of leadership development, learning, and capability-building initiatives across all levels of the organization.
• Partner with executive leadership and business stakeholders to identify organizational capability gaps and develop strategic learning solutions.
• Drive enterprise-wide learning transformation initiatives, including upskilling, reskilling, digital learning, and leadership succession programs.
• Establish learning metrics, evaluate program effectiveness, and measure business impact and return on investment (ROI).
• Oversee the design and delivery of executive education, leadership academies, coaching, mentoring, and talent development programs.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning by leveraging innovative learning technologies, instructional methodologies, and industry best practices.
• Lead and develop the Learning & Development team while managing external learning vendors, consultants, universities, and strategic partners.
• Stay current on emerging trends in leadership development, organizational learning, talent management, and workforce transformation.

Profile Requirements

• PhD, Doctorate, or advanced Master's degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or another relevant discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in senior Learning & Development, Organizational Development, Talent Management, Human Resources, or Learning Transformation leadership roles.
• Proven experience designing and leading enterprise-wide learning and leadership development strategies.
• Experience within private-sector organizations, preferably in pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, financial services, or professional services industries.
• Strong background partnering with executive leadership and leading organizational transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing learning budgets, learning technologies (LMS/LXP), external vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align learning investments with organizational performance.
• Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders at the C-suite and Board levels.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Leadership and Business Acumen
• Learning Strategy and Organizational Capability Development
• Executive Influence and Stakeholder Management
• Leadership Development and Succession Planning
• Organizational Change and Transformation
• Talent Development and Workforce Capability Building
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
• Results Orientation and Data-Driven Decision Making
• Executive Communication and Relationship Building