Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 109,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Primary Job Function:

• Implement the organization's training and development strategy so that the skills and performance of employees meet the organization's current and future needs.

Core Job Responsibilities:

• Direct all training and development activities to ensure they are conducted efficiently, cost-effectively, and in accordance with the organization's policies and standards.
• Analyze and identify the training and development needs of employees.
• Develop an overall training plan to meet the current and planned HR requirements of the organization.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate training programs and curriculum so skills and performance of employees meet the organization’s requirements.
• Liaise with area managers to develop and implement training and development plans that are appropriate for their business needs and consistent with the overall training strategy.
• Select and manage ongoing relationships with external consultants and training providers.
• Manage ongoing relationships with internal consultants, training managers as well as business leaders to meet development needs.
• Manage area’s training budget and report out monthly on status.
• Manage area metrics and provide monthly and quarterly analysis.
• Participate and at times manage annual regional and global goals.
• Adhere to the data governance process to ensure accuracy, deliver data in a timely manner plus tell the regions story and strategy.
• Stay current on developments and innovations in training and education in the industry sector so the organization’s training activities remain relevant.
• Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of training professionals.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience. Master’s degree in L&D, OD or related field preferred

Minimum Experience / Training Required:

• 7 years of progressive learning and development experience in a variety of disciplines including OD, consulting, org design, training, leadership development, talent management, performance management and change management. 
• Experience working in large, complex global organizations.
• Experience in large professional services consulting preferred.
• Proven success in collaborative leadership and working with executive leaders and internal HR partners
• Proven ability to plan, organize, prioritize and effectively manage multiple complex projects concurrently within a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.