Sr. Performance Consultant (Remote)

A R&D Pharmaceutical employer is looking for a REMOTE Sr Performance Consultant/Learning Partner that will be a key contributor to the success of the Readiness and Education team.This position is responsible for building consultative relationships with the business, and is accountable for the development, implementation and evaluation of learning and performance improvement solutions/interventions designed to close performance gaps within R&D Pharmaceuticals group. Performance Consultant will analyze current performance levels, identify areas of improvement, develop and implement performance solutions, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution
Performance Consultant may provide training and coaching to associates and leadership to ensure performance is maximized. Performance Consultant collaborates with other Readiness and Education and Business Transformation team members to achieve identified goals
Performance Consultant serves as a subject matter expert for the organization on performance improvement, change management and organizational effectiveness strategies Organizational Success
- Drive strategies and initiatives benefiting internal and external customers
- Collaborate with MMS/SDS leadership to ensure performance improvement initiatives align with business strategy
- Set individual priorities in context with team priorities to meet goals in the face of multiple demands
- Assist in the design, development and delivery of SDS new hire orientation programs as assigned
- Provide mentorship and guidance to new-hires and Readiness and Education team
- Performance Improvement/Consulting
- Demonstrate (performance) consulting skills by following an interactive process using probing questions and active discussion to understand the goals of internal stakeholders, guiding them to an optimal solution based on research and expertise
- In partnership with the Sr Manager and Principal, identify, propose and lead performance improvement initiatives to identify capability gaps, identify ways to fill those gaps, then lead the design of those initiatives
- Design appropriate assessment strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of learning and performance improvement interventions and solutions
- Establish and maintain credibility and influence with business partners
- Develop collaborative partnerships with the business to proactively identify/understand training needs and drive the design and development of performance improvement solutions that close identified gaps and produce desired productivity outcomes
- Assist/Facilitate the development of job role competency profiles and skill and career development pathway structures
Lead projects to ensure they are delivered on time and on budget
Partner with Leaders to define required performance standards if undefined; determine existing performance capability, analyze the cause or contributors that limit performance, and recommend solutions that deliver desired business results
- Customize performance development programs to meet specific functional or job role needs; maintain programming to ensure timely updates and enhances based on business need
- Develop and implement measurement standards to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and the transfer of skills to the job

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- Minimum 5 years’ experience in performance management/performance improvement, learning & development, talent development
- Current knowledge in the fields of performance technology, performance consulting/improvement, human resources/talent development, organizational development, change management, instructional design, etc
- Strong knowledge of Performance Improvement and Consulting practices and approaches - strong metrics to analyze/measure the impact
- Need a strong execution background, collaborative, project management skill to the table. The person will need to be a self starter and accountable for deliverables
- Able to identify root cause of identified performance challenges

- Background working in R&D Pharmaceutical in a Performance Consultant role
- Behind Pharma R&D - Heathcare background (Physician or Hospital) would be #2, Academic, university or educational background #3, or R&D Pharma (Digital or Data) #4
- Experience with the following:
- EdCast - Learning Experience software
- Cornerstone - Learning Management System
- Xylene - Content Management

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.