At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Overview: 

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Position Overview

The Associate Director, LRL Learning & Development and Learning Design Strategy, leads a team of Learning Design Strategists (Instructional Designers) and provides strategic learning leadership to LRL (Lilly Research Labs) L&D business partners. This hybrid role oversees the learning development process, designs key learning programs, and ensures alignment between learning strategy, curriculum architecture, and implementation. The role also partners with functional business leaders, Lilly suppliers, and global L&D colleagues to deliver cross-functional learning solutions that build capability, ensure compliance, and improve business performance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise and coach a team of Learning Design Strategists (Instructional Designers), ensuring they have the resources needed for success
• Oversee the learning project dashboard, including project tracking, resource allocation, and project timelines
• Provide budget considerations for annual budget to ensure proper resourcing of projects
• Partner with Global Learning Content Solutions (GLCS) and third-party content development vendors to design and develop learning content as needed
• Serve as process lead for the LRL L&D learning content development process, ensuring process is documented, appropriate stakeholders have awareness and process improvements are identified and implemented
• Oversight of Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning framework implementation in LRL L&D

Learning and Performance Support Learning Design and Performance Consulting

• Proactively partner with senior business leaders to determine learning needs and define learning strategies that improve employee performance and business outcomes
• Design and develop high-impact learning solutions with modern instructional methodologies
• Manage cross-functional learning initiatives to ensure alignment, consistency and effectiveness
• Apply effective project management to ensure timely delivery of the learning solution
• Develop appropriate evaluation plans for learning and performance solutions
• Leverage modern technology tools to support development of learning and performance solutions (e.g., course development tools, video technology, automation, etc.) 

Strategic Business Partnership

• Build and leverage relationships with LRL senior leadership and business partners 
• Influence strategic learning solutions to support business objectives
• Ensure budget requirements are included in the business plan, when needed
• Anticipate and resolve complex challenges in partnership with L&D and business stakeholders 
• Scope and prioritize strategic and special projects in collaboration with L&D leadership
• Support implementation of learning strategies and communications as part of broader LRL L&D efforts 
• Assist in the implementation of new learning technologies for LRL L&D and business partners
• Assist with audit and inspection readiness as needed

Coaching and Personal Development

• Establish a network of internal and external learning and business professionals and benchmark as appropriate

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, instructional design, performance technology, or related field OR 7+ years of experience in proactive strategic learning, performance consulting, instructional design, content development and program/portfolio management 
• 1+ year of experience in leadership (project or people)
• 2+ years of experience in a regulated industry

Other Information/Additional Preferences:

• M.S. degree in Instructional Systems Technology, Adult Learning or related experience/education
• Experience with learning and development business processes
• Demonstrated ability working on high performing learning and development teams, partnering with the business and determining training needs for the organization
• Ability to drive improvement, develop strategy and enhance learning outcomes
• Growth mindset to drive innovation within LRL L&D and elevate team performance
• Proven experience building high quality learning content using eLearning authoring tools
• Ability to coach, provide feedback and effectively lead and build teams 
• Certifications in the Six Disciplines of Breakthrough Learning, Human Performance Improvement, Performance Consulting or Instructional Design
• Experience that demonstrates technical skills using/creating/trouble shooting applications/platforms including HTML, eLearning, video, virtual, SharePoint, JavaScript, etc.
• Experience leading the implementation of learning technology, automation and data dashboard projects
• Experience in developing SCORM, xAPI enabled courses
• Knowledge of WCAG requirements for building accessible content
• Experience using AI solutions to optimize learning content development
• Ability to provide recommendations that may challenge business leadership regarding ways to use learning interventions to meet business requirements most effectively
• Working knowledge of and/or experience in a regulated environment
• Ability to effectively partner with employees and leaders globally
• Demonstrated ability in communication, conflict resolution, using good judgment, and managing complexity
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a collaborative environment and build trust with internal and external business partners
• Demonstrated ability to scope and lead learning projects
• Demonstrated success in influencing without authority
• Effective problem-solving skills to evaluate and resolve business and organizational problems

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$122,250 – $179,300

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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