At Adalvo, we're not just a company - we're a team of passionate people driven by our mission to consistently deliver high-quality products and services to our partners. We are positive, we are fast, we are always on target, we are Adalvo! ? ?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Director of Learning and Development experience to join our dynamic Adalvo team. This position offers an opportunity to well-suited candidates to join a growing, fast paced energetic environment and culture.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Director, Learning & Development, will define and deliver Adalvo’s general learning strategy, building the capabilities required to support business growth, leadership effectiveness and a high-performance culture.

This is an end-to-end, hands-on role with ownership of the full learning lifecycle: diagnosing needs, setting priorities, designing curricula and learning materials, facilitating internal programs, managing external partners and measuring impact. The role will create a scalable learning ecosystem that combines practical in-house development, digital learning and targeted external expertise.

Working closely with leaders, subject-matter experts and HR, the role will ensure learning is business-led, relevant and embedded in day-to-day ways of working. Previous experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector is strongly preferred. This role reports to the CHRO.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Learning strategy & governance

- Define and execute Adalvo’s global L&D; strategy, roadmap and annual priorities, aligned with objectives.
- Establish a clear learning governance model, curriculum architecture and global training calendar.
- Partner with leaders and HR to identify future capability requirements, critical skill gaps and development priorities.
- Own the L&D; budget, supplier strategy, standards and reporting, ensuring investment remains focused and commercially relevant.

Full learning lifecycle

- Lead the complete learning cycle from needs analysis and program design through delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement.
- Design practical learning solutions for leadership, management, functional, interpersonal and business skills.
- Create professional training materials, facilitator guides, participant workbooks, toolkits, templates, e-learning content and communications.
- Build blended learning journeys combining workshops, digital modules, peer learning, coaching, on-the-job application and reinforcement.

Internal facilitation & capability building

- Personally facilitate engaging internal workshops,



leadership programmes and team interventions for employees and managers.
- Build a network of internal subject-matter experts and trainers, providing facilitation tools, standards and support.
- Coach leaders and managers to strengthen team capability and translate development plans into action.
- Promote a culture of continuous learning, ownership, knowledge sharing and practical application.

Digital learning & LinkedIn Learning

- Develop and implement Adalvo’s LinkedIn Learning strategy, covering licences, adoption and governance.
- Create role-based and capability-based digital learning collections aligned with business priorities and individual development needs.
- Drive engagement through targeted communications, manager activation and integration with broader talent processes.
- Monitor participation, completion, learner feedback and application, using insights to improve content and return on investment.

External partnerships

- Source, assess and manage external training providers, coaches, facilitators, and specialist consultants.
- Negotiate scope, commercial terms and service expectations, ensuring quality, consistency and measurable value.
- Monitor relevant learning practices, technologies, introducing solutions that fit Adalvo’s needs.

Talent Management & Development

- Design and own Adalvo’s end-to-end talent management cycle, including talent reviews, performance assessment, succession planning, talent segmentation and development planning, ensuring a consistent global approach.
- Lead talent analysis and translate insights into action, identifying talent and capability gaps, succession risks, high-potential talent, retention priorities and development needs, and providing leaders and HR with clear, data-driven recommendations.
- Connect talent outcomes with L&D;, translating talent reviews, succession and performance insights into targeted development plans, leadership programs, career development journeys and learning solutions that build the capabilities required for future business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, Organisational Psychology,



Learning.
- Significant progressive experience leading L&D;, ideally within pharmaceutical, life sciences or another highly regulated international environment.
- Proven experience owning the full L&D; lifecycle and translating business needs into a practical, scalable learning strategy.
- Strong instructional design capability and hands-on experience developing high-quality training materials and blended learning solutions.
- Confident facilitator with experience delivering training to employees, managers and senior leaders.
- Experience building digital learning strategies and driving adoption of platforms such as LinkedIn Learning and learning management systems.
- Proven ability to select, negotiate with and manage external learning partners and coaches.
- Strong project management, stakeholder management and communication skills across global functions and cultures.
- Commercial and analytical mindset, with experience managing budgets and demonstrating learning impact.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on design and delivery in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial organisation.
- Fluent English. Additional languages are an advantage.

CORE COMPETENCIES

● Strategic and commercially minded

● Hands-on and delivery focused

● Engaging facilitator and communicator

● Creative learning designer

● Collaborative and credible partner

● Data-driven and impact oriented

● Agile, self-driven and practical

● Comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment

Why join us?

? Exciting Challenges: Every day brings new opportunities to learn and grow.

? Supportive Environment: We foster a culture of collaboration, where your ideas are valued, and your voice is heard.

?Career Development: We're committed to helping you reach your full potential through ongoing training and development opportunities.

?Recognizing Excellence: We recognize and appreciate hard work and dedication by offering competitive compensation packages and employee rewards programs that acknowledge contributions and achievements.

?Fun and Inclusive Culture: We believe in celebrating our successes and building strong connections within our team.

Ready to Ignite Your Passion?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a business committed to consistently deliver high-quality products and services, then we want to hear from you! Send us your resume today!

Please be informed that only selected candidates will be contacted.

📌 Director of Learning and Development (Barcelona)
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