VP, Learning & Development

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a VP, Learning & Development in the United States.

This executive leadership role sits at the center of enterprise capability building, shaping how a global organization develops, scales, and sustains its workforce. You will define and lead a comprehensive learning and development strategy that directly supports business growth, innovation, compliance, and organizational transformation. Acting as a trusted advisor to the CHRO and executive leadership team, you will influence workforce planning, leadership development, and future skills strategy across a complex and regulated environment. This role carries full ownership of enterprise learning governance, technology ecosystem, and investment strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term business priorities. You will lead the evolution of a modern, data-driven learning function that integrates leadership development, compliance training, and capability building into a unified experience. Ideal for a visionary people leader, this position combines strategic influence, operational leadership, and innovation in learning at scale.

• Define and execute the enterprise-wide learning and capability strategy aligned with organizational growth, innovation, compliance, and workforce transformation priorities.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior executives, shaping workforce readiness, succession planning, leadership development, and future skills initiatives.
• Build and oversee an integrated capability development framework covering leadership development, technical training, and professional growth pathways.
• Lead enterprise leadership programs, including executive development, high-potential talent initiatives, and succession readiness planning.
• Establish governance structures, policies, and operating models through leadership of the Enterprise Learning Council.
• Ensure alignment and consistency of learning programs across functions, business units, and global geographies.
• Own and optimize the enterprise learning ecosystem, including LMS platforms and emerging technologies such as AI-driven and skills-based learning tools.
• Drive innovation in learning delivery, including digital, experiential, and just-in-time learning approaches.
• Oversee compliance and regulatory learning strategy in partnership with Legal, Compliance, and Quality teams to ensure audit readiness and risk mitigation.
• Define enterprise learning KPIs, measure business impact, and deliver executive reporting on ROI, performance outcomes, and capability gaps.
• Manage the L&D budget and vendor ecosystem, ensuring strategic investment and maximum value from external partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Learning & Development organization, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Organizational Effectiveness, or related fields.
• 8–10+ years in senior executive or enterprise leadership roles with broad organizational impact.
• Proven success in designing and executing enterprise-wide learning, leadership development, or workforce capability strategies.
• Strong experience influencing and partnering with C-suite executives and senior leadership teams.
• Deep expertise in regulated environments with compliance-driven learning requirements.
• Strong knowledge of learning technologies, digital learning ecosystems, and data-driven talent development approaches.
• Experience leading enterprise transformation, change management, or organizational capability initiatives.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to drive alignment across complex organizations.
• Advanced degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field preferred; relevant certifications (CPTD, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent) are a plus.
• Experience in healthcare, life sciences, clinical research, or technology-enabled services is highly desirable.
• Ability to lead large-scale, global teams in dynamic and evolving environments.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $162,000 to $266,000, depending on experience, skills, and location.
• Eligibility for performance-based bonus in addition to base compensation.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage and employee benefits package.
• Paid holidays and additional paid time off programs.
• Fully remote work opportunity within the United States.
• Executive-level leadership role with high strategic visibility and enterprise impact.
• Opportunity to shape global learning strategy and workforce transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to advanced learning technologies, AI-driven platforms, and modern capability frameworks.
• Collaborative and mission-driven culture focused on innovation, inclusion, and continuous development.