Talent & Leadership Development Manager, Germany
Core
Design, implement, and improve leadership and talent development initiatives, including a Germany Leadership Academy, to strengthen leadership capability and succession readiness across German operations.
Role type
Senior IC Talent & Leadership Development Manager
Builds
Leadership development programs, workshops, forums, and capability roadmaps
Domain
Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical / CDMO / Manufacturing
Required skills
Program management, stakeholder management, coaching, facilitation, succession planning, talent gap analysis, digital learning strategy, KPI monitoring
Preferred skills
Master's degree, experience in manufacturing/pharma/life sciences, organizational transformation, AI-enabled learning solutions
Technologies
Digital learning platforms, AI-enabled learning solutions
Responsibilities
Design and launch a Germany Leadership Academy; Develop and deliver leadership development programs for frontline leaders, managers, and high-potential talent; Facilitate workshops, leadership forums, and development initiatives across German sites; Partner with business leaders and HR teams to identify talent gaps, succession risks, and future leadership needs; Support talent reviews and succession planning processes to strengthen leadership pipelines and successor readiness; Build capability development roadmaps that align with operational, technical, and leadership requirements; Lead the annual Germany Learning & Development strategy and roadmap; Drive the adoption of modern learning approaches, including digital learning platforms and AI-enabled learning solutions; Act as a trusted advisor to leaders on employee development, leadership effectiveness, and career planning; Collaborate closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, Global Talent Management, and site leadership teams to deliver measurable business impact; Establish and monitor KPIs to evaluate learning effectiveness, leadership readiness, internal mobility, and succession strength.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC