Associate Director, R&D Quality Learning Development Lead at Takeda
Lexington, MA 02420
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I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionJob Title: Associate Director, R&D Quality Learning Development LeadLocation: Lexington, MAAbout the role:As the Associate Director, R&D Quality Learning Development Lead you will identify learning journeys and curricula, and the creation of learning content within the R&D and R&D Quality organization
You will lead training needs analysis using a risk-based model to determine the relevant training required to support the relevant functions in partnership with the relevant R&D functional leaders, R&D Quality (RDQ) functional leaders, business process owners and key learners
You will be responsible for content development, learning experience and instructional design, and creation of tools and templates to support the development and revision of learning deliverables.How you will contribute:Assess performance and monitor progress on deliverables assigned to them, ensuring learning content completion and approvals are achieved.Implement and maintain procedural learning development and curricula design standards (following Global Standards and SOPs), guidance and support for identification of necessary modalities to support earning development, and learning partnership with key R&D and RDQ stakeholders.Drive continual improvement for learning content deliverables for relevant functions within R&D and R&D Quality, leveraging best-in-class industry standards, innovative approaches, and new technologies, through partnerships with the functions.Lead key process improvement and learning projects within R&D and R&D Quality, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to identify process and/or learning gaps; establish milestones and deliverables to address the gap(s) identifiedLead the design, development, and implementation of relevant R&D learning programs, including assessment of translation requirements, learning management system (LMS) curricula design, learning experience design, assignment strategy, and end-user supportLead efforts (using Kaizen, Six Sigma, Gemba Walk, Empathy maps), to identify and improve end-user performance and learning effectiveness in partnership with the R&D business.Ensure R&D learning programs are designed, developed, and distributed effectively, and meet all applicable regulatory requirements, in close coordination with R&D functions.Ensure all deliverables are tracked and delivered on time, and learning KPIs are identified and monitored for determination of training effectiveness and retention, in close coordination with R&D functions.Provide learning design support within appropriate systems: Ensuring all learning content is uploaded in the Document Management System (DMS), all content (for mandatory training) is compiled into appropriate curricula in the Learning Management System (LMS) and additional supplementary content is created or curated within the Learning Experience Platform (LXP).Provide process and system training on activities related to the R&D QCS documentation and learning programsLead workshops to drive a culture of Documentation and Learning Excellence across the R&D organizationProvide harmonized learning design, ensuring high-quality content, format and metadata for learning content stored within the DMS.Be a qualified Master Trainer to train and qualify trainers across the R&D and R&D Quality organization who will deliver Instructor-led training (ILT) or On-the-job training (OJT) GxP training.Provide guidance on learning best practices for stakeholders, following the training need analysis and risk-based approach defined to develop learning content within the R&D and RDQ organization.Uploads supportive documentation for learning deliverables into the DMS (e.g., storyboards, overview presentations, SCORM packages) for internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.What you bring to Takeda:BS/BA degree required.Minimum 8 years' experience in Learning, Training, and/or Process Excellence/Continuous Improvement in a regulated industryExperience as project/people manager; leading large-scale, cross-functional, global projects with multiple stakeholdersExperience designing and developing eLearning solutions (Vyond, Smartsheet, Captivate, Storyline…) would be idealFluency in written and spoken EnglishExperience facilitating large workshops and/or training classesExperience with Change ManagementProficient in managing multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and experience with other innovative collaboration tools and technologyImportant Considerations:At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products
As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product
In this role, you may:May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily
This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection.Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.Work in a cold, wet environment.Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.More about us:At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs
Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do
We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.#GMSGQ #ZR1 #LI-MA1Takeda Compensation and Benefits SummaryWe understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career
We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location:Lexington, MAU.S
Base Salary Range:$149,100.00 - $234,300.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position
The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S
based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives
U.S
based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others
U.S
based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. EEO StatementTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.LocationsLexington, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeSummaryLocation: Lexington, MAType: Full time
I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.Job DescriptionJob Title: Associate Director, R&D Quality Learning Development LeadLocation: Lexington, MAAbout the role:As the Associate Director, R&D Quality Learning Development Lead you will identify learning journeys and curricula, and the creation of learning content within the R&D and R&D Quality organization
You will lead training needs analysis using a risk-based model to determine the relevant training required to support the relevant functions in partnership with the relevant R&D functional leaders, R&D Quality (RDQ) functional leaders, business process owners and key learners
You will be responsible for content development, learning experience and instructional design, and creation of tools and templates to support the development and revision of learning deliverables.How you will contribute:Assess performance and monitor progress on deliverables assigned to them, ensuring learning content completion and approvals are achieved.Implement and maintain procedural learning development and curricula design standards (following Global Standards and SOPs), guidance and support for identification of necessary modalities to support earning development, and learning partnership with key R&D and RDQ stakeholders.Drive continual improvement for learning content deliverables for relevant functions within R&D and R&D Quality, leveraging best-in-class industry standards, innovative approaches, and new technologies, through partnerships with the functions.Lead key process improvement and learning projects within R&D and R&D Quality, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to identify process and/or learning gaps; establish milestones and deliverables to address the gap(s) identifiedLead the design, development, and implementation of relevant R&D learning programs, including assessment of translation requirements, learning management system (LMS) curricula design, learning experience design, assignment strategy, and end-user supportLead efforts (using Kaizen, Six Sigma, Gemba Walk, Empathy maps), to identify and improve end-user performance and learning effectiveness in partnership with the R&D business.Ensure R&D learning programs are designed, developed, and distributed effectively, and meet all applicable regulatory requirements, in close coordination with R&D functions.Ensure all deliverables are tracked and delivered on time, and learning KPIs are identified and monitored for determination of training effectiveness and retention, in close coordination with R&D functions.Provide learning design support within appropriate systems: Ensuring all learning content is uploaded in the Document Management System (DMS), all content (for mandatory training) is compiled into appropriate curricula in the Learning Management System (LMS) and additional supplementary content is created or curated within the Learning Experience Platform (LXP).Provide process and system training on activities related to the R&D QCS documentation and learning programsLead workshops to drive a culture of Documentation and Learning Excellence across the R&D organizationProvide harmonized learning design, ensuring high-quality content, format and metadata for learning content stored within the DMS.Be a qualified Master Trainer to train and qualify trainers across the R&D and R&D Quality organization who will deliver Instructor-led training (ILT) or On-the-job training (OJT) GxP training.Provide guidance on learning best practices for stakeholders, following the training need analysis and risk-based approach defined to develop learning content within the R&D and RDQ organization.Uploads supportive documentation for learning deliverables into the DMS (e.g., storyboards, overview presentations, SCORM packages) for internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.What you bring to Takeda:BS/BA degree required.Minimum 8 years' experience in Learning, Training, and/or Process Excellence/Continuous Improvement in a regulated industryExperience as project/people manager; leading large-scale, cross-functional, global projects with multiple stakeholdersExperience designing and developing eLearning solutions (Vyond, Smartsheet, Captivate, Storyline…) would be idealFluency in written and spoken EnglishExperience facilitating large workshops and/or training classesExperience with Change ManagementProficient in managing multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite and experience with other innovative collaboration tools and technologyImportant Considerations:At Takeda, our patients rely on us to deliver quality products
As a result, we must follow strict rules in our manufacturing facilities to ensure we are not endangering the quality of the product
In this role, you may:May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and other clean room garments daily
This may include safety shoes, safety glasses, aprons, face shields, lab coats, full body gowns, hair nets and gloves and hearing protection.Need to remove all make-up, jewelry, contact lenses, nail polish and/or artificial fingernails while in the manufacturing environment.Work in a cold, wet environment.Work multiple shifts, including weekends, or be asked to work supplemental hours, as necessary.Work around chemicals such as alcohol, acids, buffers and Celite that may require respiratory protection.More about us:At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs
Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do
We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.#GMSGQ #ZR1 #LI-MA1Takeda Compensation and Benefits SummaryWe understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career
We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. For Location:Lexington, MAU.S
Base Salary Range:$149,100.00 - $234,300.00The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position
The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location. U.S
based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives
U.S
based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others
U.S
based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation. EEO StatementTakeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.LocationsLexington, MAWorker TypeEmployeeWorker Sub-TypeRegularTime TypeFull timeSummaryLocation: Lexington, MAType: Full time
