- Location: Milan, Italy
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, making Sanofi 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 Central
The Learning Partner Italy is part of the Central Local Learning team with responsibility for all Sanofians in the Key Market Italy. The Learning Partner actively collaborates with all Learning Institutes and Labs within the CoE Talent and Learning, 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 learning 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.
Furthermore, the Learning Partner Italy works closely with external stakeholders such as trade unions and public training funds (e.g., Fondimpresa and Fondirigenti) to ensure effective collaboration and full utilization of available funding opportunities.
This includes the end-to-end management of funded training plans, from needs analysis, application, and plan submission through to execution, reporting, and audit readiness – in compliance with local regulations and fund requirements.
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
About you
- Experience: experience in 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; Experience in designing and deploying learning programs aligned with business strategy and skills development needs; Outstanding organizational and excellent project management skills, time management and dealing with conflicting priorities, able to manage multiple learning initiatives simultaneously; In-depth knowledge of Italian public training funds (e.g., Fondimpresa, Fondirigenti), including their governance, application processes, compliance, and reporting requirements. Familiarity with Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) and skills assessment methodologies is a strong plus
- Soft and technical skills: Proven communication and engagement skills with a well-developed ability to efficiently and productively communicate both verbally and in writing in English & Italian; Advanced technical proficiency for use in live Training; Strong interpersonal skills (with demonstrated stakeholder management, conflict management / resolution in group dynamic); Strong facilitation skills; Demonstrated ability to manage funded training plans end-to-end, including collaboration with external stakeholders such as unions, training providers, and funding authorities
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field required
- Languages: Fluency in Italian and English is required
Why choose us?
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact
- Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave
Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.
Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue Progress. And let’s discover Extraordinary together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
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