Learning and Development Partner Sales Training

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite for a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity.Who We Are:At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts. Job SummaryIn this role, you will serve as a learning partner supporting sales training and enablement priorities for customer-facing commercial teams. This role executes key learning initiatives, consults with managers and subject matter experts (SMEs) on capability needs, supports onboarding and training programs, facilitates learning experiences, and helps improve the effectiveness of commercial training solutions.The role partners closely with commercial leaders, SMEs, HR, and other stakeholders to identify development needs, implement training solutions, and monitor learner progress and program effectiveness. The Learning & Development Partner – Sales Training & Enablement helps sustain onboarding and capabilities training programs, supports learning operations through effective use of systems and processes, and contributes to continuous improvement of commercial learning experiences.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPartner with Sales and Commercial leaders, managers, and SMEs to identify onboarding, training, and performance improvement needs.Execute sales training and enablement programs for customer-facing commercial teams.Support implementation and continuous improvement of onboarding programs and role-based learning paths.Coordinate training assignments, completion tracking, and learner progress through the LMS and related tools.Facilitate instructor-led, virtual, and blended training sessions for onboarding, systems, process, and capability development.Partner with content owners and SMEs to develop, refresh, and manage training materials and learner resources.Track participation, completion, and training effectiveness metrics, and provide recommendations for improvement.Lead assigned learning projects, including planning, coordination, communications, stakeholder follow-up, and evaluationEducationBachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Human Resources, Learning & Development, Education, Organizational Development, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related fieldWork ExperienceMinimum 5 years of experience in learning and development, training, sales enablement, onboarding, or a related field required.Experience supporting sales, marketing, customer-facing, or other commercial teams.Experience facilitating training and partnering with managers and SMEs to address learning needs.Experience supporting onboarding and capability-building programs in a matrixed organization preferred.Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, healthcare, or other regulated or technical environments preferredPreferred Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of adult learning principles, facilitation methods, instructional design, and learning technologies.Ability to translate business and performance needs into practical learning solutions for commercial teams.Strong presentation, facilitation, written, and verbal communication skills.Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across Sales, Commercial, HR, and cross-functional teams.Strong project management, planning, coordination, and follow-through skills.Ability to analyze training data, communicate progress, and recommend improvements.Ability to coach SMEs, trainers, and business partners on effective learning practices.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, and virtual learning tools. #LI-NJ1 #LI-HybridTravel RequirementsNone: No travel requiredPhysical RequirementsSedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.Additional RequirementsAbility to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing business needs.Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through in managing training programs and records.Maintain accurate, audit-ready training documentation and learning administration where needed.Participate in continuous improvement efforts and help standardize commercial training processes and tools.Maintain discretion and confidentiality when handling employee and training information.Comply with company policies, safety requirements, and quality standards at all timesWest is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.