Senior Manager Talent Development - Pharma

• Shape the leadership agenda of a globally respected, science-led organization
• Lead high-impact learning and talent initiatives at scale

About Our Client Our client is a leading global healthcare and life sciences organization recognized for its innovation-driven culture, strong leadership focus, and commitment to developing future-ready talent. With a significant global footprint, the company fosters continuous learning, leadership excellence, and business transformation to deliver meaningful impact at scale.

Job Description Leadership Development & Capability Building

• Design and execute leadership development and capability-building initiatives aligned with business strategy.
• Build leadership capabilities across key talent segments and critical business functions.
• Strengthen organizational readiness through targeted development interventions.

Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Drive talent review and succession planning processes across the enterprise.
• Support talent identification, talent pipelines, and leadership succession strategies.
• Partner with stakeholders to build robust plans for critical roles and future leadership needs.

Learning Program Design & Delivery

• Create and manage end-to-end learning journeys for emerging, mid-level, and senior leaders.
• Lead flagship leadership development programs in partnership with leading business schools and external learning providers.
• Continuously enhance program effectiveness through innovative learning approaches.

Strategic Talent & Learning Initiatives

• Lead enterprise-wide talent and learning projects supporting business transformation and growth priorities.
• Drive execution excellence across multiple initiatives while ensuring measurable business outcomes.
• Implement scalable learning solutions and capability frameworks.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and HR stakeholders on leadership and organizational capability priorities.
• Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners and global teams to address evolving talent needs.
• Influence and drive stakeholder alignment across functions and geographies.

Learning Analytics & Governance

• Develop and track L&D dashboards, metrics, and analytics to measure effectiveness and impact.
• Leverage insights to improve talent and learning programs.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and effectiveness of learning systems and processes.

Learning Culture & Employer Branding

• Drive communication and branding initiatives that promote learning and development across the organization.
• Enhance employee engagement with learning programs and development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth.

The Successful Applicant

• 8-12 years of HR experience with significant exposure to Talent Development, Learning, or Leadership Development.
• Strong experience designing and delivering leadership development programs and learning journeys.
• Proven stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated success in managing strategic HR or talent initiatives with strong execution capability.

Preferred Experience

• Experience partnering with leading business schools or external learning providers.
• Exposure to learning technologies, dashboards, analytics, and LMS platforms.
• Experience managing regional, enterprise-wide, or global talent programs.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to influence leadership development and succession strategy within a highly respected global organization.
• Exposure to senior leadership, enterprise-wide talent initiatives, and large-scale capability transformation programs.

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