Associate Director - L&D Platform Leader

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing global team by setting a clear standard of excellence, holding accountability to outcomes with directness and care, and addressing performance gaps — and talent gaps — without hesitation.
• Bring high emotional intelligence to team leadership — reading individual motivators, team dynamics, and organizational pressure accurately to coach effectively, sustain cohesion through change, and create an environment where strong performers thrive.
• Translate strategic priorities into clear team direction and execution rhythm — removing blockers, maintaining momentum, and closing the gap between what leadership asks for and what the team delivers.
• Develop team members across craft, stakeholder influence, and leadership capacity — coaching individuals to frame problems well, bring solutions, and operate with increasing independence and confidence.
• Operate as a skilled problem-solver and credible cross-functional partner — navigating complex, matrixed relationships across platforms, sites, and senior leadership with substance, influence, and a clear line of sight to business outcomes.

Requirements

• Leadership & High-Performance Team Development
• Strategic Leadership & Governance
• Learning Strategy & Execution
• Learning Effectiveness & Performance Measurement
• Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of demonstrated experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Instructional Design, or Manufacturing Training, with a focus on regulated pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environments.

Skills

• Master's degree in Learning Sciences, Instructional Systems Technology, Performance Technology, Organizational Development, Data Analytics, or related fields.
• Recognized internal expert in manufacturing quality learning strategy, workforce readiness, and/or qualification program design — with demonstrated ability to influence senior management, regulators, or external partners on key decisions.
• Deep understanding of GxP, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory requirements, and compliance training across global manufacturing networks.
• Expertise in modern learning methodologies including competency-based training, AI-driven learning platforms, simulation-based learning, digital academies, and performance consulting.
• Demonstrated ability to make complex technical and business decisions within general functional, company, and industry guidelines — operating with strategic autonomy.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate, identify, and solve complex capability problems that affect the functional or business area — linking learning and workforce readiness outcomes to operational and quality performance.
• Proficiency in data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) with the ability to translate data into executive-level insights and strategic action.
• Experience setting strategy and governing network or enterprise scale — building frameworks, standards, and governance models that multiple teams execute against.
• Demonstrated ability to influence internal and external customers and partners to identify opportunities for improving technologies, processes, and learning services across a global network.
• Experience leading large-scale programs or initiatives with significant complexity, resource requirements, and strategic risk — managing across functions, geographies, and organizational layers.
• Track record of staying abreast of regulatory and policy developments in GMP manufacturing and playing a direct role in influencing qualification and training regulations or organizational strategies.
• Experience leading learning transformation initiatives in a manufacturing environment, including adoption of next-generation technologies and evidence-based learning design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, PowerApps) and/or enterprise learning analytics infrastructure.
• Familiarity with OJT program design and on-the-job performance verification approaches common in pharma manufacturing.
• Exceptional executive communication skills — verbal, written, and data storytelling — with the ability to simplify complexity for senior audiences and drive decisions.
• Certifications in performance improvement (CPT), learning evaluation, or related disciplines (CPTD, ATD, HPI) are a plus.
• Change management experience in a global, matrixed organization.

Benefits

• 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).

Pay

• The anticipated wage for this position is $127,500 - $187,000

Schedule

• Supports manufacturing sites globally.
• Preferred location is RTP/Concord. If Indy-based, will require 50% travel.