Requisition ID 14929BR
Title Associate Director, Leadership and Professional Development
Job Category Human Resources
Job Description PURPOSE:
The Associate Director, Leadership & Professional Development is responsible for the design, development, creation, and effective execution of multiple types of high quality learning solutions and associated metrics that meet current and future business needs. They lead the creation of an enterprise-wide strategy and approach that accelerates leadership & professional development consistently across all functions in support of Novo Nordisk Inc. strategy and goals. Serves as a primary leader in driving the core learning strategy and resources across the organization and provides valuable support and consultation to both Academy Leads and HRBPs. Oversees the development and implementation of enterprise-wide programs focused on 3P, performance management and mentoring.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to the Director, Talent Management Operations. Interacts with all business units & functional academies to identify, design, deliver and communicate learning & development resources, strategies and initiatives to maximize and integrate superior cross-functionality. External relationships include: working with various software and hardware vendors, consultants, and content experts.. Engages extensively with Talent Management peers and senior leaders as a credible expert and thought partner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Responsible for driving the establishment, implementation and maintenance of Professional & Leadership Development programs, processes, metrics and strategies in partnership with the LoB, technical training academies, HR leadership and industry thought partners
• Applies adult learning and instructional design principles when developing materials. Leads the execution of the Learning Academy strategy.
• Responsible for the development and direct supervision over the Learning Academy, specific responsibilities currently include, but not limited to: My Leadership Competencies Curricula, Project Management Curricula, Administrator/Coordinator Curricula, My Mentoring Program, 3P & Performance Management Training
• Uses a variety of mediums to support and enhance key training objectives without allowing them to take attention away from the key messages.
• Collaborates with Measures, Metrics & Design team to coordinate ROI/Evaluation plan for the Learning Academy and other targeted learning interventions.
• Conducts research and competitive analyses for developing, marketing and growing Novo Nordisk’s leadership development program to provide a leading edge continuum of education for professionals throughout their careers.
• Develops and implements financially viable strategy and business plan/s for learning & development that are aligned with and support the Talent Management strategy and manages those plans through development and implementation.
• Develops and measures the effectiveness and impact of tools, resources and systems by designing key processes to maximize achievement of objectives and focuses on continuous improvement.
• Ensures all learning offerings are aligned with current and future strategies.
• Lead the use of instructional design models at all stages of instructional design, ensuring identification of effective knowledge and behavioral objectives, training strategies, outcome measures, and overall training effectiveness metrics.
• Leads cross-functional (other academies, Centers Of Excellence , HRBPs) project teams in implementing key developmental projects.
• Perform other projects as assigned.
• Works closely with all Talent Management Personnel to ensure all programs or concepts developed can be where applicable, migrated and repurposed for training materials into the most appropriate learning format/mediums.
• Works closely with Director, Talent Management Operations and broader team to ensure Learning Academy platform is utilized efficiently throughout NNI.
• Manages the Learning Academy Governance to ensure Academies are aligned on enterprise wide initiatives and leverage tools and resources when applicable .
• Works with senior Talent Management team to design, deliver and evaluate the Learning Academy Governance and impact with other academies.
• Maintains budget records and prepares documents required for the budget review processes.
• Processes expense reports and invoices. Generates purchase orders.
• Develops requests for proposals; evaluates and provides input into vendor selection based on costs, qualifications and other pertinent factors based on the project; and coordinates legal review of finalized contract.
• Manages vendors to ensure the seamless integration of high quality vendor products with the learning curriculum.
• Provides clear and adequate direction, guidance and feedback to vendors in order to manage their performance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Approximately 10% overnight travel
DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE:
• Develops team members through mentoring, coaching and sharing best practices. Requires leadership skills with the ability to develop and communicate a vision and engage people in that vision.
• Ensure that reporting personnel have 3P forms with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process.
• Ensure that the IDP forms include completed Learning and Aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility.
• Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• A Bachelor’s degree required; Master's Degree in Education, Instructional Design, or Industrial/Organizational Psychology preferred; Instructional design certification is required.
• A minimum of ten (10) to twelve (12) years of HR experience, with at least six (6) years progressively responsible learning & development roles; pharmaceutical or healthcare setting preferred. Requires three (3) or more years of supervisory experience.
• A thorough understanding and practical experience in the following areas: training needs assessment; training strategies development; training delivery; learner assessment; training program evaluation; training program design; curriculum development; budget allocation
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple internal relationships with personnel at all levels of the business. Heavy interface with senior-level management and HR business partners. Ability to manage external relationships including other Novo Nordisk affiliates, vendor, consultants, HR organizations and other professional associations/organizations.
• Demonstrated success in creating strategic direction/plans and proven ability to implement and sustain business improvement and results; strong business acumen required.
• Experience in platform skills. Comfort level in formal presentation settings.
• Knowledgeable in learning modalities (e.g. action/experiential learning, blended solutions, university programs).
Department HR - LEADERSHIP & PROF DEV
Position Location US - Princeton, NJ
City Princeton
State/Provinces US - NJ
Degree Required Bachelor's Degree Required
Percent Travel 0 - 10%
Title Associate Director, Leadership and Professional Development
Job Category Human Resources
Job Description PURPOSE:
The Associate Director, Leadership & Professional Development is responsible for the design, development, creation, and effective execution of multiple types of high quality learning solutions and associated metrics that meet current and future business needs. They lead the creation of an enterprise-wide strategy and approach that accelerates leadership & professional development consistently across all functions in support of Novo Nordisk Inc. strategy and goals. Serves as a primary leader in driving the core learning strategy and resources across the organization and provides valuable support and consultation to both Academy Leads and HRBPs. Oversees the development and implementation of enterprise-wide programs focused on 3P, performance management and mentoring.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to the Director, Talent Management Operations. Interacts with all business units & functional academies to identify, design, deliver and communicate learning & development resources, strategies and initiatives to maximize and integrate superior cross-functionality. External relationships include: working with various software and hardware vendors, consultants, and content experts.. Engages extensively with Talent Management peers and senior leaders as a credible expert and thought partner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Responsible for driving the establishment, implementation and maintenance of Professional & Leadership Development programs, processes, metrics and strategies in partnership with the LoB, technical training academies, HR leadership and industry thought partners
• Applies adult learning and instructional design principles when developing materials. Leads the execution of the Learning Academy strategy.
• Responsible for the development and direct supervision over the Learning Academy, specific responsibilities currently include, but not limited to: My Leadership Competencies Curricula, Project Management Curricula, Administrator/Coordinator Curricula, My Mentoring Program, 3P & Performance Management Training
• Uses a variety of mediums to support and enhance key training objectives without allowing them to take attention away from the key messages.
• Collaborates with Measures, Metrics & Design team to coordinate ROI/Evaluation plan for the Learning Academy and other targeted learning interventions.
• Conducts research and competitive analyses for developing, marketing and growing Novo Nordisk’s leadership development program to provide a leading edge continuum of education for professionals throughout their careers.
• Develops and implements financially viable strategy and business plan/s for learning & development that are aligned with and support the Talent Management strategy and manages those plans through development and implementation.
• Develops and measures the effectiveness and impact of tools, resources and systems by designing key processes to maximize achievement of objectives and focuses on continuous improvement.
• Ensures all learning offerings are aligned with current and future strategies.
• Lead the use of instructional design models at all stages of instructional design, ensuring identification of effective knowledge and behavioral objectives, training strategies, outcome measures, and overall training effectiveness metrics.
• Leads cross-functional (other academies, Centers Of Excellence , HRBPs) project teams in implementing key developmental projects.
• Perform other projects as assigned.
• Works closely with all Talent Management Personnel to ensure all programs or concepts developed can be where applicable, migrated and repurposed for training materials into the most appropriate learning format/mediums.
• Works closely with Director, Talent Management Operations and broader team to ensure Learning Academy platform is utilized efficiently throughout NNI.
• Manages the Learning Academy Governance to ensure Academies are aligned on enterprise wide initiatives and leverage tools and resources when applicable .
• Works with senior Talent Management team to design, deliver and evaluate the Learning Academy Governance and impact with other academies.
• Maintains budget records and prepares documents required for the budget review processes.
• Processes expense reports and invoices. Generates purchase orders.
• Develops requests for proposals; evaluates and provides input into vendor selection based on costs, qualifications and other pertinent factors based on the project; and coordinates legal review of finalized contract.
• Manages vendors to ensure the seamless integration of high quality vendor products with the learning curriculum.
• Provides clear and adequate direction, guidance and feedback to vendors in order to manage their performance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Approximately 10% overnight travel
DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE:
• Develops team members through mentoring, coaching and sharing best practices. Requires leadership skills with the ability to develop and communicate a vision and engage people in that vision.
• Ensure that reporting personnel have 3P forms with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process.
• Ensure that the IDP forms include completed Learning and Aspiration plans and are in place for all reporting personnel to enable the achievement of goals and capability to assume increased levels of responsibility.
• Manage the application and communication of all Novo Nordisk policies, procedures, and Novo Nordisk Way.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• A Bachelor’s degree required; Master's Degree in Education, Instructional Design, or Industrial/Organizational Psychology preferred; Instructional design certification is required.
• A minimum of ten (10) to twelve (12) years of HR experience, with at least six (6) years progressively responsible learning & development roles; pharmaceutical or healthcare setting preferred. Requires three (3) or more years of supervisory experience.
• A thorough understanding and practical experience in the following areas: training needs assessment; training strategies development; training delivery; learner assessment; training program evaluation; training program design; curriculum development; budget allocation
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple internal relationships with personnel at all levels of the business. Heavy interface with senior-level management and HR business partners. Ability to manage external relationships including other Novo Nordisk affiliates, vendor, consultants, HR organizations and other professional associations/organizations.
• Demonstrated success in creating strategic direction/plans and proven ability to implement and sustain business improvement and results; strong business acumen required.
• Experience in platform skills. Comfort level in formal presentation settings.
• Knowledgeable in learning modalities (e.g. action/experiential learning, blended solutions, university programs).
Department HR - LEADERSHIP & PROF DEV
Position Location US - Princeton, NJ
City Princeton
State/Provinces US - NJ
Degree Required Bachelor's Degree Required
Percent Travel 0 - 10%