Manager - Talent & Development Partner

Job Title: Manager - Talent & Development Partner

Introduction to the role:

Career level: D3

Are you ready to lead the charge in transforming learning experiences across a global organization? As a Manager - Talent & Development Partner, you'll play a crucial role in designing and delivering impactful training sessions, leadership workshops, and capability-building initiatives. Your work will align with AstraZeneca’s strategic goals, driving professional skills development and enhancing individual and team performance. Collaborate with stake holders and cross-functional teams to achieve Talent and Development objectives in a fast-paced environment, working with both India and global teams. Are you up for the challenge?

Accountabilities:

In this dynamic role, you'll advance the delivery of professional skill programs that align with our Talent and Learning Strategy. You'll manage these initiatives, evaluate their impact, and implement continuous improvements. Engage with leaders and talent from various Senior Executive Teams (SET) areas in India, delivering in-house programs and managing external vendors for large-scale learning interventions. Act as a strategic advisor on professional skills development initiatives aligned with business goals. Design, develop, and implement key programs tailored to meet the organization's upskilling needs. Facilitate engaging in-person and virtual learning sessions, continuously evolving techniques based on feedback. Identify, onboard, and manage third-party training vendors for large-scale soft skill programs. Collaborate with internal stake holders and subject matter experts to co-design learning content, resources, and toolkits. Support the implementation of blended learning strategies including e-learning, live sessions, and coaching.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Ability to translate business needs into learning strategies, experience in designing and driving organizational upskilling and reskilling programs
• 8-10 years of overall experience in Talent & Development, with proven experience in facilitating both virtual and in-person learning sessions.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously, especially in managing vendor-led programs (scope, quality, timelines, budget).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stake holder management skills.
• Analytical mentality with experience in measuring training outcomes and impact.
• Experience implementing global programs and ability to collaborate with global stake holders
• Evidence of shaping innovative learning solutions that have a major impact within the business area and organisation

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, you'll be part of a versatile global team that fuels our rapidly growing enterprise. We demonstrate exciting new technology and digital innovations to accelerate our evolution, always looking ahead to new challenges. With an entrepreneurial spirit, we apply creativity to every task, taking smart risks to turn ideas into reality. Our high-performing team thrives in a fast-paced environment, united by a passion for helping patients and empowered by camaraderie. Here, you'll find countless opportunities to build an unrivalled reputation while being rewarded for your successes.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now to join our team and help shape the future of learning at AstraZeneca!

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.