Learning Specialist/Trainer II

Title: Learning Business Partner/Learning Specialist Location: Morristown, NJ- HYBRID Duration: 12 Months+ Pay Range: $52-$56/hr Manager Notes: Hybrid role, which requires onsite 3 days per week No extension at this time Role is covering 2 leaves back-to-back 6 months each for duration of 1 year Paid parking required onsite 10% travel required, as needed. Travel will be required to: Bridgewater, Swiftwater, or Cambridge (Swiftwater, Framingham, Toronto) Client worksites. Reimbursement will be offered for mileage, and travel expenses. Must have skills: Minimum of bachelor's degree and 5 years of related Learning and development experience, this is Not a training role Advanced skills in Microsoft Applications : Teams, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint - Zoom Previous learning and development roles, open to all industries, however educational institutions, typically not a match. Must be previous corporate experience. Strong presentation skills Strong project management skills, ability to manage track deadlines, strong communication skills, prioritization Nice to Have skills: Previous industry experience in Pharma/ Biotech a plus - 5+ years or senior level experience Main responsibilities: • Collaborates with the business and P&C community to assess people development needs and links needs/performance gaps to skills. Identifies relevant, sustainable learning solutions linked to identified skills. • Engages business leaders to leverage the appropriate internal Lab resources to drive consistency and limit unnecessary external spend. Connects business to other Learning Institutes as appropriate. • Contributes to the design of local learning solutions if global solutions don't already exist nor are in development. • Works with the Head of NALEX to inform global teams of people development needs for North America. Program Manager Manages all aspects of assigned programs/learning journeys and supports teammates, as appropriate: • Plans and implements Quarterly NA schedule based on anticipated demand. • Ensures coverage of all scheduled sessions, securing facilitators for open enrolment programs as well as intact team sessions, including the management of external facilitators. • Manages facilitation pool for assigned programs to identify, certify, and track facilitators. • Increases awareness and utilization of programs through clear and timely communications and promotions. • In partnership with department head, manages budget for assigned programs. • Runs periodic iLearn audits to ensure accuracy of instructor-led programs in iLearn. • Assesses training evaluation data for trends • Contributes to global re-designs and enhancements of programs, applying adult learning standards. • Oversees activities of external partner to ensure timely and high-quality session delivery management. Facilitator • Facilitates upskilling open enrolment as well as intact team training sessions to the highest standard, serving as a role model to other facilitators. Up to 10% business travel may be expected to other worksites, both local in US and Canada. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in science or related field required. • Minimum 5 years of experience • Experience working with senior business stakeholders to influence and be a credible business partner at all levels within the organization • Experience with Adult Education methodology through work in a learning and development function and/or relevant business experience in the context of a matrixed organization • Understanding of 3E's (Education, Exposure, Experience) and how to subscribe in both the development and learning setting. • Proven communication and engagement skills with a well-developed ability to efficiently and productively communicate both verbally and in writing. • Skilled at facilitation virtually and in person. • Proven track record in project management • Advanced skills in Microsoft Applications for use in virtual as well as live Training including but not limited to TEAMs and PowerPoint • Outstanding organizational skills, time management and dealing with conflicting priorities. • Strong interpersonal skills (with demonstrated stakeholder management, conflict management / resolution in group dynamic) • English Fluency required

Created: 2026-03-06