Job Title: Group Learning Lead
Job Location: Hemel Hempstead, UK
Job Location Type: Hybrid
Job Contract Type: Full-time
Job Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn.
We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.
At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.
This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.
Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.
Job Purpose
As a member of the Group Talent Experience Team, the Group Learning Lead will be the subject matter expert for learning across Recordati, working with stakeholders to provide the best learning experience for employees, aligned with Recordati’s culture and values. A crucial and significant element to this role will be collaboration in the design and implementation of the company’s new global learning system (LMS) as part of our digital transformation programme. Post-launch, the Group Learning Lead will own and drive the LMS (strategy, content etc.) together with acting as a key member of the project team for the annual ‘Share Your Views’ Recordati Group Employee Engagement Survey.
The Group Learning Lead will drive Recordati's learning culture, ensuring employees have access to high-quality learning resources and experiences that foster their professional growth and align with the company’s strategic objectives.
This role will be both an activator for functions across the global organisation who create and own learning e.g. validated learning, Group compliance, pharmacovigilance, brand/product training etc., collaborating with stakeholders to identify learning needs, and creating content and effective learning programmes to support HR processes and initiatives which empower employees to develop their skills, enhance their performance, and contribute to the overall success of Recordati.
The role can be based from Recordati's key European hubs - hybrid working is available.
Key Responsibilities
Needs assessment and analysis
* Working in partnership with global stakeholders including the Group Organisational Development Lead to perform skills audits and analyse data to identify skills gaps and areas for improvement, then translate these insights into targeted learning interventions with clear metrics to measure success
* Coordinate training activities at region/country level
* Cooperate with HR Managers by providing when needed, specific competencies for all issues/initiatives relating to training
Learning programme design and development
* Creating, coordinating, and implement comprehensive training programs that align with organizational goals.
* Design, develop and implement learning programmes, including e-learning modules, workshops and curate high-quality learning materials including manuals, guides, multimedia content and online courses that address the needs of Recordati
* Ensure learning content is aligned with business objectives, employee roles and competencies required for success
* Create, launch and drive adoption of a global learning toolkit for Recordati (catalogue) incorporating mandatory and voluntary training and development
* Manage the learning content lifecycle, ensuring materials are up-to-date, relevant and accessible
* Provide operational support for major learning events including, but not limited to, Recordati New Leaders Academy, Recordati Elevate talent acceleration programme and other key learning programmes
* Coordinate with Group Internal Communications team where relevant
Budget setting and budget management
* Make an accurate contribution to annual budget planning and provide regular updates on budget management
Learning technology management
* Actively support the Director of Talent Experience and HRIS project team in the launch, implementation, use and development of the LMS and other digital platforms where relevant
* Proactively investigate the latest developments in learning technology and share best practice with the TE team and company as a whole
* Ownership of Recordati’s LinkedIn Learning platform, particularly focussed on global strategic development and integration into the LMS
Compliance and best practice
* Ensure all talent development programs and initiatives are compliant with legal standards and reflect industry best practices.
Reporting and analysis
* Provide regular reports and insights to senior leadership on talent development progress, challenges, and opportunities, ensuring transparency and alignment with strategic objectives
Vendor partnership management
* Stay current with industry trends and global vendors to ensure Recordati has access to the best and most up-to-date learning solutions.
* Manage vendor relationships ensuring Recordati benefits from the most competitive commercial terms and quality of service from its learning vendors
Required Education
Degree qualified in business, HR or a related subject
Required Skills And Experience
* Minimum of 7 years’ experience in an in-house learning role in a global context
* Previous experience of an LMS design and implementation on a global scale is strongly preferred, ideally SAP. This experience will include integration of existing learning platforms
* Demonstrable experience of ownership and strategic development of LinkedIn Learning platform globally
* Coaching certification/accreditation preferred
* Experience in designing, developing, facilitating and evaluating learning materials for various formats including e-learning, instructor led- training and blended learning
* Demonstrable experience choosing, evaluating and managing global vendor partners
* Deep understanding of adult learning principles and how to apply them at Recordati, together with the ability to adapt learning approaches to different audiences and learning styles
* Strong project management skills and the ability to build robust relationships to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
Required Behaviours And Competencies
* Good communicator who enjoys talking and connecting with people
* Driven to achieve objectives on time and in full
* Strong collaboration skills, working as part of a team to ensure projects and initiatives are shared
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information to diverse audiences
* Experience in supporting organisational change through learning initiatives
* Passionate about learning to meet individuals’ and organisational needs and goals
* Experience working in a matrix environment
Required Languages
Fluency in English, both written and spoken is essential; a second European language would be preferred
At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.
If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.
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