Senior Manager, Learning Architecture Lead

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting millions of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them. By joining Gilead, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.

Senior Manager: Learning Architecture Lead

Job Description

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. As a Senior Manager, Learning Architecture, you are responsible for development and execution of the Learning Technology strategy for Talent, Development & Inclusion (TD&I), including project, vendor & operations management. TD&I have recently invested in new learning technology and this role will work with the Learning Journey Designers to develop the strategy to support the build of a Leadership Academy within a learning experience platform. You will oversee the management of, vendors, and build and coordinate project plans and lead complex projects, influence stakeholders without authority and network across the organization, communicating effectively with leaders in a fast-moving, challenging, and dynamic commercial environment. Model Gilead’s core values of integrity, accountability, teamwork, excellence, and inclusion.

Essential Duties & Functions

• Coordinate and support the development and implementation of a comprehensive end-to-end learning technology strategy working cross functionally with People Technology, People Analytics and external vendors to support the current and future needs of the Strategy Leads in TD&I including applications, tools, technology, and resources.
• Instructional Design Tools: Work with the Learning Journey Designers to identify & implement the most effective instructional design tools to support the build of the Leadership Academy.
• Analytics – Build the analytics framework, drive continuous improvement and enhanced analytics tracking the impact of implemented changes on overall employee experience to ensure continuous improvements and technology adoption.
• Content Management & Governance – work with the Learning Journey Designers to build the content management & governance strategy.
• Team & Vendor Management: Manage a team of learning coordinators and a managed learning vendor to deliver high-quality, innovative, and effective learning solutions. Capacity plan to ensure that the team can deliver and are multi-skilled to create flexibility and move to projects as needed.
• Stakeholder & Project Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to effectively influence and collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure learning initiatives meet strategic goals.
• Innovative Learning Solutions: Stay informed on industry trends and integrate advancements in learning technology and tools to drive innovative solutions that positively impact the learner experience and business outcomes.
• Cross-functional Networking: Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to ensure seamless integration of learning programs.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and Eight Years’ Experience

OR

Master’s Degree and Six Years’ Experience OR Ph.D. and One+ Years’ Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• With a bachelor’s degree at least 8 years’ of experience in the biopharmaceutical and/or healthcare industry with increasing responsibilities
• Experience working in a global environment with an enhanced understanding of learning & HR technology.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in technology project implementation and enhancements.
• Experience working with 360Learning & Workday is preferred and a distinct. Advantage.
• Experience with various systems including SharePoint, SCORM, Video Hosting products.
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiation, influencing, and relationship-building with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to tackle complex and ambiguous problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, negotiate, resolve conflict, and drive consensus among culturally and professionally diverse individuals.
• Effective communication skills, with experience presenting to executive teams and driving collaborative problem-solving.
• Strong project management, change management, and program management skills, with experience handling multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smartsheet.

Gilead Core Values:

• Integrity (Doing What’s Right)

• Inclusion (Encouraging Diversity)

• Teamwork (Working Together)

• Excellence (Being Your Best)

• Accountability (Taking Personal Responsibility