Senior Innovation & Experiential Learning Lead
Apply NowCompany: Merck & Co, Inc
Location: West Point, PA 19486
Description:
Job Description
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Site Learning & Development professional to join our team. The Senior Innovation & Experiential Learning Lead will design, develop, and support learning activities for technical and shopfloor Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) personnel involved in manufacturing, testing, and product release. This individual is responsible for influencing the site's learning strategy to achieve desired business results, ensure training compliance, and continuously improve processes. Additionally, the Senior Innovation & Experiential Learning Lead will lead and manage training compliance and continuous improvement initiatives, reporting to a site Learning Leader.
Key Responsibilities
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
Required Experience and Skills
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Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
04/25/2025
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity with a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer? If so, then this is the opportunity for you!
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Site Learning & Development professional to join our team. The Senior Innovation & Experiential Learning Lead will design, develop, and support learning activities for technical and shopfloor Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) personnel involved in manufacturing, testing, and product release. This individual is responsible for influencing the site's learning strategy to achieve desired business results, ensure training compliance, and continuously improve processes. Additionally, the Senior Innovation & Experiential Learning Lead will lead and manage training compliance and continuous improvement initiatives, reporting to a site Learning Leader.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead project teams in the development and execution of learning programs that align with organizational goals and objectives from inception to completion, utilizing project management techniques and software applications (e.g. Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project) to track progress, manage resources, and ensure timely completion. Maintain a well-organized project portfolio, ensuring timely documentation and reporting of progress.
- Design and implement innovative training solutions using modern adult learning modalities, including Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence, and interactive learning technologies such as TULIP and LightGuide, e.g.
- Develop and enhance curricula to support ongoing staff education and development within a GMP manufacturing and testing environment.
- Exhibit self-starter capabilities by effectively installing learning solutions in a dynamic business environment.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional Global teams and stakeholders, effectively communicating learning solutions and securing necessary sponsorship for initiatives.
- Achieve operational excellence by continuously assessing training program effectiveness and to make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Gain a deep understanding of divisional strategic priorities and vaccine operations.
- May manage and mentor team members to foster their professional development.
Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:
- 4 year BA, BS degree or country equivalent
- 7+ years of relevant academic and/or practical work experience in any relevant industry (education beyond High School will be counted as relevant experience).
Required Experience and Skills
- Proven ability to foster a safety-conscious and compliant environment.
- Proven ability to efficiently manage and/or lead multiple projects, priorities and deadlines as a subject-matter-expert (SME).
- Proven ability to convey information (verbal & written) clearly and effectively to various individuals and groups.
- Proven ability and experience working collaboratively in a team setting to drive and influence results.
- Proven ability for practical problem-solving root cause and data analysis using digital and change management tools.
- Seasoned performance consultant; understanding of adult learning theory and learner-centric design.
- Proven ability to facilitate learning content in group settings.
- Proven ability to lead and influence others to deliver business results.
VETJOBS
Current Employees apply HERE
Current Contingent Workers apply HERE
US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:
Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:
EEOC Know Your Rights
EEOC GINA Supplement
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts
U.S. Hybrid Work Model
Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
1st - Day
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
04/25/2025
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.