Job Description

We strive to build an environment where employees feel engaged and can contribute their unique skills and talents. We provide extensive opportunities for personal and professional development, building both employee competence and organizational capability to fuel exceptional performance now and in the future. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Learning Delivery Partner, to work as part of the Global Learning Development team. The primary focus of the Learning Delivery Partner is to oversee the effective and seamless delivery of our programs and ongoing learning initiatives to create a positive learning environment, which excels in achieving its objectives and strategic targets. Reporting directly to the Enterprise Delivery Leader, the Learning Delivery Partner is accountable for driving the successful performance of their Learning Delivery Team, while establishing a culture that enables the team to learn and grow. Their role is to execute the delivery operational plan, identified through performance consulting, for global and regional needs to achieve the required employee capability development outcomes. They leverage their operational and facilitation knowledge and expertise to develop strategies to optimize the effectiveness of the learning function, develop optimal learning delivery strategies based on audience and learning content and build a strong learning culture to support development and growth. They will achieve this through setting a clear vision and direction for the Delivery team, coaching and developing the Delivery team members and providing key performance indicators and turning these into actions or opportunities for the business and client. To be successful in this role the candidate will have strong leadership, people leadership and analytical skills, experience managing teams and delivering a portfolio of learning solutions.

Responsibilities:

Manage team accountable for delivery of ongoing learning initiatives.

Allocate resources and workload assignments according to portfolio and specific program requirements.

Prioritizes and sequences a portfolio of learning delivery needs; addresses conflicts in Learning Delivery plan in consultation with Learning Consultants and Learning Portfolio Office.

Drive execution of the delivery strategy and gathers feedback from the team and clients to improve / adjust delivery plans, as needed.

Partner with key stakeholders within HR Operations and Learning Portfolio office to manage delivery logistics.

Create a collaborative, innovative and inspired learning culture.

Recruitment and onboarding of team members.

Evaluate the performance of trainers and determine development opportunities. Create team member development plans and pathways.

Coordinates with Learning Portfolio Office and Learning Creation to determine optimal delivery modalities.

Execute against facilitation and certification standard operating procedures. Maintain a network of trained/qualified instructors and SMEs to inform, support and/or facilitate learning solutions.

Oversee ILT and VILT delivery activities supporting in-role growth and career acceleration development areas for Human Health and Global Support Functions.

Leadership skills with demonstrated experience collaborating, influencing, coaching, and developing team members.

Previous experience in contributing to developing delivery strategy.

Ability to forecast delivery demand, develop resource plan and implement against plans efficiently and effectively.

Demonstrated experience engaging and influencing stakeholders at various levels.

Excellent interpersonal skills (communication, problem solving, collaboration, and sensibility to build rapport with client and co-workers)

Excellent problem solving, analytical and decision-making ability - able to make sound decisions under pressure.

Applying tools and techniques for grasping new concepts, acquiring new ways of seeing things, and revising ways of thinking and patterns of behavior

Ability to work autonomously without direct supervision.

High level accuracy and attention to detail.

Ability to determine metrics and measurement strategies to assess efficiency and effectiveness of learning delivery.

Ability to analyze and interpret and communicate data/insights.

Ability to use industry and organization standards, procedures, and policies relevant to staff learning and development.

Experience in applying concepts and practices of adult learning to meet the dynamic needs of the business.

Qualifications:

Required:

Minimum of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree, or currently in pursuit of degree completion, or equivalent relevant work experience in Human Resources, learning, Education, and related disciplines

Minimum 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience (with Masters\xe2\x80\x99 degree, minimum experience is 8 years)

Preferred:

Experience in the areas of learning, talent, HR, or comparable areas; experience in applicable technical/professional areas pertinent to the division / function served (e.g., R&D, manufacturing, sales/marketing, etc.)

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separationpackage, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply

Current Contingent Workers apply

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another\xe2\x80\x99s thinking and approach problems collectively.

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as \xe2\x80\x9cremote\xe2\x80\x9d.

Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate\xe2\x80\x99s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected salary range: $118,640.00 - $186,800.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. For Washington State Jobs, a summary of benefits is listed .

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: No

Travel Requirements: 25%

Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Work

Shift: 1st - Day

Valid Driving License: No

Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Merck & Co.