Learning Partner Iberia

• Location: Barcelona
• Job type: Permanent

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. As we embark on our 'Take the Lead' journey, we're seeking passionate individuals to join our team. We're looking for forward-thinkers who embody our values: Aim Higher, Act for Patients, Be Bold, and Lead Together. Join us in shaping the future of Learning at Sanofi.

About the job

Sanofi is a leading global healthcare company. We are on a journey to attract and develop top diverse talent to join our mission to bring innovation to more and more patients around the world.

The Sanofi’s Global Learning Organization is part of the Talent Management organization in People and Culture.
The mission of the organization is to create a world-class learning ecosystem where employees thrive through seamless, tech-enabled learning opportunities, makingSanofi the destination of choice for career growth and leadership development.
The Global Learning Organization includes the Sanofi Learning Office, Learning Institutes and  Local Learning Teams, and is supported by the Business Operations Global Learning Services organization.

Shaping the Future of Learning at Sanofi means embracing a culture where we Amplify our collective potential, Aspire to new heights of excellence, and Achieve breakthrough results together. Join us in building a learning ecosystem that transforms capabilities and skills, drives innovation, and prepares all Sanofians for tomorrow's challenges.

The Learning Partner reports to the Head of Local Learning Central

The Learning Partner Iberia is part of the Central Local Learning team with responsibility for all Sanofians in the Key Market Iberia (Spain and Portugal). The Learning Partner actively collaborates with all Learning Institutes and Labs within the CoE Talent and Learning, and engages with local business leaders, Talent Management, and other in-market stakeholders to identify learning needs and skills gaps. This input is used to inform the annual learning plan.
Based on this, the Learning Partner develops an in-market learning deployment plan aligned with the annual learning strategy.
This ensures that local learning initiatives are aligned with Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP), skills assessments, Sanofi’s strategic objectives and specific local needs.
Furthermore, the Learning Partner Iberia works closely with external stakeholders such as  unions and public training funds to ensure effective collaboration and full utilization of available funding opportunities.

Main Responsibilities

• Partner with in-market buiness and P&C stakeholders to understand up- and reskilling needs

• Collect local capability & skills gaps and requirements and share with the Head of Local Learning Deployment

• Develop local deployment plans, in alignment with the annual learning plan, for the respective market and GBU/GF, covering both functional and transversal needs

• Implement local deployment plans for the respective market and GBU/GF in partnership with Global Learning Services

• Create an engagement plan for the respective market and GBU/GF, aligning with their specific needs and objectives

• Localize communications material to the specific markets

• Implement local engagement plan for the respective market and GBU/GF in partnership with Global Learning Services

• Partner with Global Learning Services to analyse feedback from learners, share with Head of Local Learning and actively drive continuous improvement to ensure a positive learning experience

• Customize learning programs to local requirements with support and in close collaboration with Global Learning Services, incl. adapting to local standards, norms and cultural aspects and overseeing translations

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert facilitator, where applicable

• Identify and source SME facilitators in alignment with local deployment plan

• Facilitation of trainings while ensuring all logistics are properly arranged for each training session

• Managing local legal requirements with regards

About you

·Bachelor’s degree in related field required.

·Minimum 5 years of learning and development function and/or relevant business experience in the context of a matrixed organization

·Proven track record in project management and planning

·Understanding of 3E’s (Education, Exposure, Experience) and how to subscribe in both the development and learning setting.

·Proven communication and engagement skills with a well-developed ability to efficiently and productively communicate both verbally and in writing in English & Italian

·Proven experience in learning & development, talent management, or a related P&C function within a complex, matrixed organization.

·Experience in designing and deploying learning programs aligned with business strategy and skills development needs.

·Advanced technical proficiency for use in live Training

·Outstanding organizational and excellent project management skills, time management and dealing with conflicting priorities, able to manage multiple learning initiatives simultaneously.

·Strong interpersonal skills (with demonstrated stakeholder management, conflict management / resolution in group dynamic)

·Strong stakeholder management skills, experience working with senior business stakeholders to influence and be a credible business partner at all levels within the organization.

·Strong facilitation skills

·Demonstrated ability to manage funded training plans end-to-end, including collaboration with external stakeholders such as unions, training providers, and funding authorities.

·Familiarity with Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) and skills assessment methodologies is a strong plus.

·Fluency in Spanish and English is required, Portuguese is a big plus

·Any other language is highly welcome