ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, R&D GXP LEARNING OPERATIONS

Location Barcelona onsite R&D GxP Learning is part of Process, Quality & Transformation in BioPharmaceuticals Clinical Operations.
We are committed to delivering accessible, sustainable & compliant learning solutions that consider diverse needs of our R&D learners.
Our strategy consists of 3 key learning programs.
QMS GxP – protects our licence to operate by ensuring we are aligned with external regulations.
Clinical Execution Excellence – enables effective e nd-to-end delivery of clinical trials.
Clinical Innovatio n – leverages learning to bring awareness on the industry trends.
Typical Accountabilities   Learning Operations    Partners with R&D GxP Learning Operations Director to ensure appropriate resourcing & end-to-end planning across all the l earning p rograms.
Partners with Learning Program Leads to provide learning experience design advice & support change management & engagement across all the learning programs.
Partners with Learning Data Analyst to create measures that align learning solutions with business priorities.
Proactively seeks continuous improvement opportunities in planning, execution & measurements of R&D GxP Learning Operations.
Build s strong & trusted working relationships with business leaders, HR / T&D partners, & other key stakeholders.
Learning Experience Design   Sets standards for learning experience design & provides expert advice on performing needs analysis, choosing the right methodologies, ideating, prototyp ing, develop ing, test ing & deliver ing learning solutions.
Provides expert advice on blended learning approaches aligned with the 3E – Education, Experience, Exposure – learning strategy.
It might include but not be limited to virtual interactions, audio, animation, simulations, storytelling, eLearning, social learning.
Researches & adopts accessibility & sustainab i lity in learning experience design.
Ensures compliance of learning solutions with GxP regulations & leads adoption of new regulations into the learning experience design process.
Stays current with emerging technologies & trends in experience design & adopts them as appropriate.
Drives global & local engagement by leading hybrid & onsite learning initiatives, e.
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functional onboarding, learning expo events, symposia.
T eam Collaboration   R ole models inclusio n in the team & in the function.
Proactively seeks & creates development opportunities for team members.
Collaborate s with team members to define best practices, maintain existing courseware, formulate appropriate solutions evaluation methods & ensure tracking in Learning Management System, as appropriate.
Shares learning experience knowledge with the team members and mentors/ coaches others who would like to upskill in this area.
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience   Degree level education.
Expert knowledge of adult learning principles & various learning methodologies.
Experience with project & change management.
Experience with the R&D drug development life cycle, & working in a highly regulated environment.
Experience working in a global organization, across countries, cultures, and time zones.
Excellent analytical, written and oral communications skills.
Innovative thinker who is not afraid to think outside the box.
Skilled at managing & using technology.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Strong collaborative, influencing and interpersonal    skills – curious to understand business environment.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.
We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.
We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.