Director of Learning and Development
1 day ago
Barcelona
At Adalvo, we're not just a company - we're a team of passionate people driven by our mission to consistently deliver high-quality products and services to our partners. We are positive, we are fast, we are always on target, we are Adalvo! 🎯 🚀 We are looking for an enthusiastic Director of Learning and Development experience to join our dynamic Adalvo team. This position offers an opportunity to well-suited candidates to join a growing, fast paced energetic environment and culture. ROLE PURPOSE: The Director, Learning & Development, will define and deliver Adalvo’s global learning strategy, building the capabilities required to support business growth, leadership effectiveness and a high-performance culture. This is an end-to-end, hands-on role with ownership of the full learning lifecycle: diagnosing needs, setting priorities, designing curricula and learning materials, facilitating internal programs, managing external partners and measuring impact. The role will create a scalable learning ecosystem that combines practical in-house development, digital learning and targeted external expertise. Working closely with leaders, subject-matter experts and HR, the role will ensure learning is business-led, relevant and embedded in day-to-day ways of working. Previous experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector is strongly preferred. This role reports to the CHRO. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Learning strategy & governance • Define and execute Adalvo’s global L&D strategy, roadmap and annual priorities, aligned with objectives., • Establish a clear learning governance model, curriculum architecture and global training calendar., • Partner with leaders and HR to identify future capability requirements, critical skill gaps and development priorities., • Own the L&D budget, supplier strategy, standards and reporting, ensuring investment remains focused and commercially relevant. Full learning lifecycle • Lead the complete learning cycle from needs analysis and program design through delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement., • Design practical learning solutions for leadership, management, functional, interpersonal and business skills., • Create professional training materials, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, toolkits, templates, e-learning content and communications., • Build blended learning journeys combining workshops, digital modules, peer learning, coaching, on-the-job application and reinforcement. Internal facilitation & capability building • Personally facilitate engaging internal workshops, leadership programmes and team interventions for employees and managers., • Build a network of internal subject-matter experts and trainers, providing facilitation tools, standards and support., • Coach leaders and managers to strengthen team capability and translate development plans into action., • Promote a culture of continuous learning, ownership, knowledge sharing and practical application. Digital learning & LinkedIn Learning • Develop and implement Adalvo’s LinkedIn Learning strategy, covering licences, adoption and governance., • Create role-based and capability-based digital learning collections aligned with business priorities and individual development needs., • Drive engagement through targeted communications, manager activation and integration with broader talent processes., • Monitor participation, completion, learner feedback and application, using insights to improve content and return on investment. External partnerships • Source, assess and manage external training providers, coaches, facilitators, and specialist consultants., • Negotiate scope, commercial terms and service expectations, ensuring quality, consistency and measurable value., • Monitor relevant learning practices, technologies, introducing solutions that fit Adalvo’s needs. Talent Management & Development • Design and own Adalvo’s end-to-end talent management cycle, including talent reviews, performance assessment, succession planning, talent segmentation and development planning, ensuring a consistent global approach., • Lead talent analysis and translate insights into action, identifying talent and capability gaps, succession risks, high-potential talent, retention priorities and development needs, and providing leaders and HR with clear, data-driven recommendations., • Connect talent outcomes with L&D, translating talent reviews, succession and performance insights into targeted development plans, leadership programs, career development journeys and learning solutions that build the capabilities required for future business needs. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, Organisational Psychology, Learning., • Significant progressive experience leading L&D, ideally within pharmaceutical, life sciences or another highly regulated international environment., • Proven experience owning the full L&D lifecycle and translating business needs into a practical, scalable learning strategy., • Strong instructional design capability and hands-on experience developing high-quality training materials and blended learning solutions., • Confident facilitator with experience delivering training to employees, managers and senior leaders., • Experience building digital learning strategies and driving adoption of platforms such as LinkedIn Learning and learning management systems., • Proven ability to select, negotiate with and manage external learning partners and coaches., • Strong project management, stakeholder management and communication skills across global functions and cultures., • Commercial and analytical mindset, with experience managing budgets and demonstrating learning impact., • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on design and delivery in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial organisation., • Fluent English. Additional languages are an advantage. CORE COMPETENCIES ● Strategic and commercially minded ● Hands-on and delivery focused ● Engaging facilitator and communicator ● Creative learning designer ● Collaborative and credible partner ● Data-driven and impact oriented ● Agile, self-driven and practical ● Comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment Why join us? 🎯 Exciting Challenges: Every day brings new opportunities to learn and grow. 🎯 Supportive Environment: We foster a culture of collaboration, where your ideas are valued, and your voice is heard. 🎯Career Development: We're committed to helping you reach your full potential through ongoing training and development opportunities. 🎯Recognizing Excellence: We recognize and appreciate hard work and dedication by offering competitive compensation packages and employee rewards programs that acknowledge contributions and achievements. 🎯Fun and Inclusive Culture: We believe in celebrating our successes and building strong connections within our team. Ready to Ignite Your Passion? If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a business committed to consistently deliver high-quality products and services, then we want to hear from you! Send us your resume today! Please be informed that only selected candidates will be contacted.