Director, Learning And Development

Company Overview

Empower Pharmacy and Empower Pharma are the country's most advanced compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered outsourcing facility, providing pharmacies, healthcare practitioners and patients with personalized pharmaceuticals in the integrative health and wellness market. We currently serve more than 3.5 million patients across the United States.

With facilities that tout the latest automated pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, cleanrooms, environmental controls and professional staff, we are proud of our leadership in the compounding industry. How we work is just as important as the work we do. We know that the basis of a great company is our people. Our diverse culture is the foundation for our growing company’s broader perspective: to serve the needs of our patients through innovation.

We are always seeking new ways to advance the manufacture and distribution of quality-of-life products through cutting-edge processes and technology. Our vision to be the leader in compounding never wavers. With modern, streamlined systems, state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team, we strive to deliver access to quality, affordable medication for patients across the country.

Position Summary

The Director of Learning and Development will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive learning and development programs across the organization. This role will play a critical part in driving employee engagement, performance, and talent development strategies.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides individual and group coaching to enhance leadership skills and promote a culture of continuous learning
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Designs and curates a variety of learning methodologies and resources, including e-learning, instructor-led training, workshops, coaching, and mentoring programs
• Leads the needs assessment process to identify learning gaps and opportunities for employee development at all levels
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to develop and deliver high-quality learning initiatives
• Stays up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in learning and development to ensure programs are innovative and effective
• Manages the learning management system (LMS) and other learning platforms, ensuring usability, accessibility, and data integrity
• Supports a continuous learning environment across the company and implements change management principles as needed
• Promotes a learning culture and creates opportunities for employee growth and skill enhancement
• Partners with HR and managers to assess and address performance gaps through targeted development solutions
• Oversees the implementation and administration of learning programs, including scheduling, logistics, tracking, and evaluation
• Collaborates with HR and senior leadership to identify and develop succession planning and talent management strategies
• Develops and implements a strategic learning and development plan aligned with the organization's goals and objectives
• Establishes metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and impact of learning programs
• Designs and delivers leadership development programs to support the growth and effectiveness of managers and high-potential employees

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices.  The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Knowledge And Skills

• Proven track record in creating and delivering leadership development programs
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude
• Strong knowledge of learning theories, instructional design, and adult learning principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to communicate complex issues succinctly for a multitude of audiences
• Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms

Experience And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Education, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
• Experience in designing and implementing blended learning solutions and converting in-person training to virtual formats
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in learning and development, 5+ of which were in a leadership role
• Pharmaceutical or manufacturing experience preferred, not required

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
• 401k with company matching
• Paid Holidays