Learning & Development Lead

Job Description

The Poland Learning & Development Lead will play a key role in shaping how we build capabilities, develop talent and strengthen a culture of continuous learning across Poland.

Working closely with business leaders, HR, commercial teams and global L&D colleagues, this role will identify capability needs, develop learning strategies and deliver impactful solutions that help individuals and teams grow, adapt and perform in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

We are looking for a leader who combines strong business acumen with learning experience, brings fresh thinking and innovation, and can translate business priorities into meaningful development experiences. The ideal candidate will bring commercial experience within the life sciences industry, along with a genuine appetite for commercial capability building, launch readiness and leadership development.

The role reports to the EUCAN L&D Lead, with a dotted-line relationship to the Commercial Operations Director, Poland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape and execute the learning and capability-building strategy for Poland in line with business priorities.
• Partner with leaders to identify capability gaps and develop solutions that improve performance, leadership effectiveness and organisational growth.
• Plan and deliver learning solutions that accelerate sales force readiness, enhance omnichannel execution, and support critical product launch strategies.
• Introduce innovative learning approaches, tools and methodologies that enhance employee development and engagement.
• Build strong partnerships across local and global stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Measure learning impact and continuously improve programmes using data and business insights.

What We Are Looking For:

• Experience in Learning & Development, Capability Building, Commercial Excellence or a related field.
• Experience working in a dynamic and innovation-driven environment and a proven ability to quickly adapt to an evolving business context and learn new skills
• Ability to translate business priorities into practical and impactful learning and capability building programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including experience working with senior leaders.
• Life sciences (pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech) experience is a must.
• Fluent English and Polish.

Key Capabilities:

• Business Insight - Understands business priorities and translates them into capability-building strategies that create measurable value.
• Strategic Mindset - Anticipates future capability needs and develops learning approaches that support long-term business success.
• Cultivates Innovation - Brings fresh thinking, embraces new ideas and continuously seeks better ways to develop people and teams.
• Collaborates - Builds trusted partnerships across functions, markets and global teams to achieve shared goals.
• Drives Results - Focuses on execution, accountability and delivering meaningful business outcomes.

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Adult Learning Theory, Digital Learning, Leadership Development Training, Strategic Planning, Training Evaluations, Training Needs Assessment

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

12/1/2026

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