Senior Learning & Development Specialist

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In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Healthtech • Biotech • Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
The Role
Designs, delivers, and evaluates learning and development programs; conducts needs assessments, creates targeted training solutions, facilitates workshops, analyzes program effectiveness, and coaches managers and employees on development opportunities. The role collaborates with stakeholders, monitors learning trends and technologies, and supports a culture of continuous learning. Approximately 50% travel is required.
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Senior Learning & Development Specialist

At ICON Strategic Solutions, you will work in a sponsor-dedicated model, supported by ICON’s global expertise.


As the world’s largest FSP organisation, with over 90 sponsor partnerships, we offer stability, career development and a collaborative environment where your work contributes to the development of treatments that benefit patients worldwide.


As a Senior Learning & Development Specialist at ICON, you will be integral in shaping and deliver impactful learning and development programs that drive employee growth and organizational success.


What You Will Do:

You will take ownership of learning and organisational development deliverables, applying your expertise to complex challenges.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing, developing, and implementing effective learning and development programs that meet organizational needs and support employee growth.
  • Conducting thorough needs assessments and collaborating with department leaders to identify skill gaps and create targeted learning solutions.
  • Facilitating engaging training sessions and workshops, both in-person and online, to enhance employee skills and foster a culture of continuous learning.
  • Evaluating the impact and effectiveness of learning programs through assessments, feedback, and performance metrics, and making recommendations for improvements.
  • Staying abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in learning and development to ensure programs remain relevant and innovative.
  • Providing coaching and support to managers and employees, guiding them on learning opportunities and career development paths.

Your Profile:

You will have a strong foundation in learning and organisational development, with the experience to work independently and guide others.
Required qualifications and experience:

  • Degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field; advanced certifications in learning and development or instructional design are beneficial.
  • Significant experience in designing and delivering learning and development programs, with a strong track record of creating impactful training solutions.
  • Proven ability to conduct needs assessments, develop training materials, and facilitate engaging learning experiences.
  • Excellent analytical skills, with experience in evaluating program effectiveness and utilizing data to drive improvements.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders and inspire a culture of learning.
  • Willingness to travel as required (approximately 50%)

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.


Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.


Benefits may include:

  • Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
  • Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
  • Retirement and pension plans
  • Life assurance and disability coverage
  • Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
  • Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.


Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.


Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.


If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.


Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply

Skills Required

  • Degree in Human Resources, Education, Organizational Development, or a related field
  • Significant experience designing and delivering learning and development programs
  • Experience creating impactful training solutions
  • Ability to conduct needs assessments and develop training materials
  • Experience facilitating engaging learning experiences
  • Analytical skills and experience evaluating program effectiveness using data
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and inspire a culture of learning
  • Advanced certifications in learning and development or instructional design
  • Willingness to travel approximately 50%

ICON plc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ICON plc and has not been reviewed or approved by ICON plc.

  • Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as comprehensive, with medical coverage and wellness initiatives highlighted. Larger sites are also associated with added wellness supports such as onsite fitness options and access to an employee assistance program.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off and flexibility provisions are positioned as a meaningful part of the total package, including vacation/annual leave and flexible work scheduling. Flexibility is sometimes cited as helping offset long hours in certain roles.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement and savings support is presented as a core component of the benefits package, including offerings such as pension arrangements in some locations and a U.S. 401(k) plan with company match. Financial planning resources are also emphasized as part of broader security benefits.

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HQ: Dublin
34,685 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.

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