Principal Learning & Development Specialist 16858

Job Description: General Summary: Consults, designs, delivers and evaluates learning and development programs primarily within the Boston Scientific Vascular Protection Franchise. Insures effective operation of all learning and development systems. Insures processes are in place to support total business training requirements. This includes existing and new training initiatives,focused on technical/function-specific learning and development. Position interacts with Sr.Leadership of Vascular Protection and a broad range of vendors, consultants, and internal clients to insure effective delivery of learning and development initiatives.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Recommends strategies for training, monitoring and tracking systems to be compliant with all QSR requirements.

Manages learning and development projects focused on improving functional excellence (i.e., function-specific business processes, technical skills, etc.) from assessment to evaluation. Guides and participates in the execution of global learning solutions as well as regional/site learning solutions to maximize job relevance and knowledge/skill transfer.

Develops and maintains project budgets, manages expenditures and analyzes variances.

Consults with managers to understand business problems and opportunities to identify training needs and develop solutions. Anticipates future training needs based on business requirements and changes.

Collaborates with other Boston Scientific colleagues to actively leverage best practices from across Boston Scientific on various learning programs, skills and competencies. Facilitates site/region level forums with key subject matter experts to share practices and improve learning and performance in and out of the classroom.

Identifies external training programs, resources, and vendors that specifically meet technical/function-specific learning and development needs.. Works with vendors to provide quality, cost-effective training solutions. Negotiates schedules, contracts and fees with external vendors.

Works with internal and external learning and development professionals in training design, delivery, and follow-up. Selects appropriate instructional approaches and methods. Advises internal and external designers/instructors on tailoring needed to maximize relevance and learning transfer.

Delivers classroom learning solutions as appropriate. Facilitates group interactions such as meetings as needed and appropriate.

Recommends and implements new systems and procedures to improve departmental functioning and client service.

Ensure all training and tracking practices comply with ISO and FDA requirements.

Position Qualifications:
Minimum Experience/Education: Master's Degree and 8+ years Learning and Development experience or equivalent combination of education/experience required to perform at this level.

Experience in medical device, regulated, and/or technical industry preferred. Experience in working with operations function considered and advantage. Proven experience requiring business knowledge, adult learning principles, and other training and development techniques. Ability to analyze and develop sound solutions to various system and performance related issues. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent prioritization, decision making and organizational skills and abilities. Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment. Able to set and meet objectives and priorities. Ability to build and maintain effective and ongoing relationships with key personnel within the region and other divisions.

Skills: Effective training and presentation skills
Effective verbal and written English communication. Strong interpersonal, planning, and organization skills. Ability to exercise good judgment and initiative

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Expected Travel Time: None


Boston Scientific offers incredible opportunities to grow and advance, a dynamic work environment and an excellent benefits package. Boston Scientific is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.