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 global 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: * 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 integral 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 * Collaborative and credible partner * Data-driven and impact oriented * Agile, self-driven and practical 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! Please be informed that only selected candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Director of Learning and Development (Barcelona)
🏢 Adalvo
📍 Barcelona