Primary Responsibilities:

Manage talent development and the engagement team

Consult with senior management and function leaders regarding talent development and engagement needs

Partner with the People & Performance team (HR) and other key stakeholders in the organization to develop and promote organizational change and learning initiatives

Manage vendor relationships to produce quality outcomes and ROI

Leverage data-driven decision making and research to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement in learning, talent, and engagement processes

Support organizational transformation initiatives, helping teams navigate change and evolve in a fast-paced, growing environment

Learning and Development

Define and develop a scalable, progressive strategy for learning and development tied to business objectives

Oversee the design, development, delivery, and management of high-impact Professional Development, Management Development, Career Development, and Leadership Development programs and offerings.

Create and offer a variety of development solutions, including instructor-led courses, e-learning modules, assessments, coaching, and mentorship, incorporating a blended approach to delivery

Creatively develop and implement effective methods to enhance performance and provide growth opportunities to all Acadians

Facilitate innovative and dynamic training sessions to individuals and groups of varying seniority

Assess overall corporate and leadership learning needs to drive training initiatives

Lead and execute development programs for high-potential employees, including emerging leaders

Engagement, Wellness & Communications

Lead the Employee Engagement efforts, including administration of all lifecycle surveys (onboarding, exit, pulse, and annual employee experience)

Analyze results from employee surveys and develop communications to share results within P&P, executives, and other stakeholders, as necessary

Collaborate with the business and P&P leadership to design effective response programs to employee feedback

Develop P&P communications and promotional strategies to raise awareness and educate Acadians on P&P initiatives

Partner with the corporate communications team to further embed Acadia’s culture through ongoing employee communications

Provide the strategy and execution of Acadia’s employee recognition programs administered by P&P, including peer-to-peer recognition and rewards program

Establish the strategy and execute employee engagement events across all Acadia locations

Manage and plans the execution of all employee events, including the coordination with vendors, stakeholders, speakers, participants, etc.

Track event performance and execution, and make recommendations for improvements

Lead the company’s wellness strategy while collaborating and partnering with key stakeholders to develop and promote employee wellness and health outcomes.

Ensure effective use of the wellness budget to drive wellbeing

Develop programs and systems that support mental, physical, financial, and cultural well-being

Talent Management

Lead the Performance Management program philosophy, process, and supporting resources for goal setting, quarterly check-ins, ongoing feedback, and year-end reviews.

Conduct annual talent review and succession planning process to assess talent development needs, gaps, strengths, and talent risk within the organization

Deliver a scalable individual development plan process that encourages a growth mindset and continuous skill and competency development

Design a career path framework that supports individuals with personal and professional development options consistent with his/her talents and interests

Education/Experience/Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Business Administration, or a related field, MBA preferred. A minimum of 12 years of corporate experience (biotech or pharmaceutical industry experience preferred); an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.  Must possess a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience as a leader of a talent development team and corporate initiatives.

Must possess:

Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in adult learning principles, delivery methodology, and instructional design of corporate training programs

Organizational and time management skills to prioritize workloads to meet time-sensitive deadlines required

Strong business acumen, capable of translating business goals to learning and development strategies and initiatives

Prior experience with curriculum design, development, delivery, facilitation, and maintenance of company-wide programs

Demonstrated experience with LMS systems; specifically, site administration, building of content, and developing curriculum

Knowledge of high-performing team building, coaching, and leadership

Strong leadership and teaching/facilitation ability

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills, able to work well under deadlines in a changing environment, and perform multiple tasks effectively and concurrently

Ability to manage relationships with both internal and external customers

Ability to work effectively under pressure and within a collaborative team-oriented environment, using sound judgment in decision-making

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Proven ability in creating effective training materials

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organization, initiative, and self-motivation

Professionalism, integrity, and the ability to comply with strict policy, work in a highly regulated environment, and maintain confidential information and data

Negotiating capabilities and influencing senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization

Proficiency at creating and communicating a clear vision among team members

Ability to align resources and activities to achieve functional area and/or organizational goals

Ability to travel up to 25% overnight or as needed

Prefer experience or certification with programs like DISC, Emotional Intelligence, Coaching, and Situational Leadership

Physical Requirements:

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

#LI-MS1 #LI-HYBRID #LI-HYBRID In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location. Salary Range $221,000 — $276,800 USD What we offer US-based Employees:

Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage

401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in

15+ vacation days

13 -15 paid holidays, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st

10 days of paid sick time

Paid parental leave benefit

Tuition assistance