Learning Partner, Greater China & SEAI

At Sanofi, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. As we embark on our 'Take the Lead' journey, we're seeking passionate individuals to join our team. We're looking for forward-thinkers who embody our values: Aim Higher, Act for Patients, Be Bold, and Lead Together. Join us in shaping the future of Learning at Sanofi.

About the job

Sanofi is a leading global healthcare company. We are on a journey to attract and develop top diverse talent to join our mission to bring innovation to more and more patients around the world.

The Sanofi’s Global Learning Organization is part of the Talent Management organization in People and Culture.
The mission of the organization is to create a world-class learning ecosystem where employees thrive through seamless, tech-enabled learning opportunities, makingSanofi the destination of choice for career growth and leadership development.
The Global Learning Organization includes the Sanofi Learning Office, Learning Institutes and  Local Learning Teams, and is supported by the Business Operations Global Learning Services organization.

Shaping the Future of Learning at Sanofi means embracing a culture where we Amplify our collective potential, Aspire to new heights of excellence, and Achieve breakthrough results together. Join us in building a learning ecosystem that transforms capabilities and skills, drives innovation, and prepares all Sanofians for tomorrow's challenges.

The Learning Partner reports to the Head of Local Learning East.

The Learning Partner is part of the East Local Learning team with responsibility for  population in China & SEA&I MCO. The Learning Partner actively collaborates with Learning Institutes and Labs, and engages with local business leaders, Talent Management, and other in-market stakeholders to identify learning needs and skills gaps. This input is used to inform the annual learning plan.
Based on this, the Learning Partner develops an in-market deployment plan aligned with the annual learning strategy.
This ensures that local learning initiatives are aligned with Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP), skills assessments, Sanofi’s strategic objectives, and specific local needs.

Main Responsibilities

• Partner with in-market buiness and P&C stakeholders to understand up- and reskilling needs

• Collect local capability & skills gaps and requirements and share with the Head of Local Learning

• Develop local deployment plans, in alignment with the annual learning plan, for the respective market and GBU/GF, covering both functional and transversal needs

• Implement local deployment plans for the respective market and GBU/GF in partnership with Global Learning Services

• Create an engagement plan for the respective market and GBU/GF, aligning with their specific needs and objectives

• Localize communications material to the specific markets

• Implement local engagement plan for the respective market and GBU/GF in partnership with Global Learning Services

• Partner with Global Learning Services to analyse feedback from learners, share with Head of Local Learning and actively drive continuous improvement to ensure a positive learning experience

• Customize learning programs to local requirements with support and in close collaboration with Global Learning Services, incl. adapting to local standards, norms and cultural aspects and overseeing translations

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert faciliator, where applicable

• Identify and source SME facilitators in alignment with local deployment plan facilitation of trainings while ensuring all logistics are properly arranged for each training session

About you

·       Bachelor’s degree in related field required.

·       Minimum 10 years of learning and development function and/or relevant business experience in the context of a matrixed organization

·       Proven track record in project management and planning

·       Understanding of 3E’s (Education, Exposure, Experience) and how to subscribe in both the development and learning setting.

·       Proven communication and engagement skills with a well-developed ability to efficiently and productively communicate both verbally and in writing (English & Mandarin)

·       Advanced technical proficiency for use in live Training

·       Outstanding organizational skills, time management and dealing with conflicting priorities.

·       Strong interpersonal skills (with demonstrated stakeholder management, conflict management / resolution in group dynamic)

·       Experience working with senior business stakeholders to influence and be a credible business partner at all levels within the organization.

·       Strong facilitation skills