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Company Description
Every Exelixis employee is united in an ambitious cause: to launch innovative medicines that give patients and their families hope for the future. In this pursuit, we know our employees are our most valuable asset. After operating in the challenging biotech sector for 25 years, we have a proven track record of resiliency in the face of adversity. The success of our lead product has provided a solid commercial foundation allowing us to reinvigorate our research efforts, and grow our team in areas such as Drug Discovery, Clinical Development and Commercial.
As we expand our global partnerships and further reinvest in R&D to help us discover the next breakthrough for difficult-to-treat cancers, we’re seeking to add talented, dedicated employees to power our mission.
Cancer is our cause. Make it yours, too.
Job Description
Exelixis has a culture of continual learning and development, individual growth is encouraged and supported. The Learning and Development Manager, you will be responsible for designing and implementing effective programs to promote learning and accelerate employee growth at all levels. As Exelixis scales rapidly, this role is intended to provide our team members with the necessary support and resources to develop with the company.
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct holistic L&D needs assessment and learning programs analysis to ensure alignment with Exelixis strategic plan.
- Consult with senior leadership, department heads, HR Business Partners, and managers, as needed, to assess the learning needs of Exelixis staff and develops programs to correspond to these needs.
- Research, plan, organize, and conduct training programs for Exelixis.
- Continually evaluate learning programs to monitor and analyze effectiveness, to make recommendations for appropriate changes, and to update curriculum as needed.
- Conduct performance-based measurement assessment for objective evaluation of instructional programs.
- Design and develop materials for new and existing courses to support leadership, management and staff using various delivery channels integrating adult learning principles. Examples of delivery channels include instructor led (classroom and web-based) and self-paced (including learning delivery)
- Formulate teaching outline and determine instructional methods such as individual training, group instruction, lectures, demonstrations, conferences, meetings, or workshops.
- Develop, maintain, and distribute education support materials such as training handbooks, manuals, handouts, visual aids and evaluation forms utilizing a variety of media to accompany learning sessions.
- Partner with outside L&D vendors and organizations as needed to augment Exelixis internal offerings.
- Remain current on developments in L&D and instructional methodologies including technology. enhancements and attends periodic seminars, forums, and meetings to ensure continuous education.
- Maintain learning & development records and create reports as needed.
- Oversee vendor/consultant course design/development as needed.
- Partner with HR Operation in the delivery of new hire orientation and onboarding programs. Other responsibilities as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide direction to other individuals.
- Supervises staff, including hiring, scheduling and assigning work, reviewing performance, and
recommends salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, or terminations.
- No supervisory responsibilities
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Education:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in related discipline plus nine years of related experience; or
- Master’s degree in related discipline and seven years of related experience; or
- PhD degree in related discipline and two years of related experience; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience:
- Certification in Learning & Development training or Leadership Development training.
- Experience with eLearning design programs.
- Pharmaceutical, technology or Biotechnology experience.
- Experience with diverse employee populations and multi-location organizations.
- Experience with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion principles.
Knowledge:
- Working knowledge: sufficient familiarity with the subject to know basic principles and terminology and to understand and solve simple problems.
- General knowledge: sufficient knowledge of a field to perform most work in normal situations. The work calls for comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject.
- Thorough knowledge: advanced knowledge of the subject matter. The work calls for sufficient comprehension of the subject area to solve unusual as well as common work problems, to be able to advise on technical matters, and to serve as a resource on the subject for others in the organization.
- Comprehensive knowledge: requires complete mastery and understanding of the subject. This term should be used sparingly and only for unusually exacting or responsible positions required to originate hypotheses, concepts, or approaches.
Skills:
- Strong organizational, administrative, multi-tasking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of adult learning in a professional environment
- Curriculum development experience for adult learners
- Experience in the use of various Learning Management Systems
- Thorough knowledge of and experience in content development and management.
- Ability to effectively present information to others, including other employees, community partners, and vendors.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment with several professionals with different work styles and support needs.
- Delivery of training in group environments
WORKING CONDITIONS:
G&A and Development/Alameda:
G&A and Development/Alameda:
- Environment: primarily working indoors, performing clerical work
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DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
