Training & Development Consultant

Description: The primary focus of this role will be to consult with learning and development clients within the life sciences industry to create tailored solutions that help to achieve business objectives through the application of curriculum and instructional design methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong consultative skills that enable them to analyze client input, establish a clear vision and structural framework that aligns the client’s needs with an actionable roadmap, and seamlessly execute the proposed plan. This individual will also collaborate with the internal team to ensure the effective execution of the plan, offering support in project oversight and providing guidance as necessary.

Purpose: Develop best-in-class, holistic plans tailored to our clients’ needs, ensuring alignment with their business objectives and streamlining internal operations by providing actionable plans that facilitate efficient and effective execution. 

Manager: Vice President (VP), Creative Services 

Responsibilities

• Vision
• Establish and evolve a consultative process and curriculum design vision for Versado 
• Inform self and others on relevant trends applicable to our business (life sciences, curriculum design, learning technologies, etc.) 
• Continuously align curriculum design vision with Versado’s business direction and priorities
• Collaborate with the team and contractors to execute the design vision, emphasizing the rationale behind the design and its expected impact on business outcomes
• Innovate and enhance training offerings and services by leveraging new technologies and industry trends and developing and fostering partnerships with providers and contractors
• Resourcing 
• Cultivate and expand talent resources (i.e., employees, contractors, partnerships) in collaboration with VP of Creative Services, ensuring alignment with Versado’s standards 
• Inform and support project resources as needed with instruction, training, frameworks/templates, and examples, to assist the Learning Producer (LP) and ensure project success 

• Execution
• Lead design and consulting efforts directly with clients, exemplifying Versado’s best practices and continuously refining skills through client interactions
• Contribute to business development endeavors by actively listening to client needs and developing, writing, and presenting design plans to meet those needs 
• Provide strategic input and accurate estimates for proposed deliverables as working budgets are developed
• Collaborate closely with leadership to customize Versado’s products and services to align with project-specific needs and/or proposals
• Stay abreast of industry and market dynamics to ensure our designs remain relevant to client needs, particularly in adapting to emerging technologies
• Contribute to the enhancement of processes and tools aimed at optimizing the impact of designs, fostering efficiencies as these designs are deployed and replicated across multiple projects

Requirements

Keys for Success

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge within the life sciences industry
• Proficiency in curriculum and instructional design within a business context
• Strong consulting skills, particularly in client collaboration within a service-oriented environment
• Ability to autonomously lead initiatives and projects
• A collaborative mindset, fostering effective teamwork and communication
• Adaptability and flexibility to navigate diverse client needs and project requirements
• Strong business acumen to understand client business needs as well as Versado’s strategic business needs

Benefits

Non-salary compensation

100% EMPLOYER-PAID INSURANCE

• HEALTH INSURANCE: You will have the option of a company-sponsored health insurance policy through Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) “Silver Plan” with the option of increasing coverage to the “Gold Plan” and paying the difference in premium
• VISION INSURANCE
• DENTAL INSURANCE
• LIFE INSURANCE ($50,000)
• SHORT-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE
• VOLUNTARY INSURANCE BENEFITS
• Every employee has the opportunity to enroll in additional health and life insurance benefits through Colonial Insurance. These policies are 100% employee owned and paid.

401(K)

• You will be eligible to participate in the company-sponsored 401(k) plan and matching programs through Ascensus after you meet 3 months of employment and have attained 21 years of age. Contributions elected will be made per pay period and deducted from your paycheck.

WORK FROM HOME STIPEND

CONTINUING EDUCATION REIMBURSEMENT

YEARLY BONUS POTENTIAL

CHARITABLE GIVING

• As a core element of our aspirational values and culture as an organization, we believe in cultivating a spirit of generosity and an ethic of community involvement. We are committed to enhancing your ability to impact your community and/or a cause of your choosing with resources you have helped build through Versado. Each year, Versado Training contributes a portion of its profits to Versado Foundation, to serve as an intentional philanthropic outreach to the communities and causes we believe in. Each employee has a dedicated fund with matching for a donation to a 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable organization.

TIME OFF

Work-life balance is a principle we aspire and work hard to uphold and implement consistently and ethically. Paid time off is just one aspect of this aim and we commit to 14 US holidays, 12 vacation days, and 8 additional paid time off days each calendar year.

PAID FAMILY LEAVE

• MATERNITY LEAVE: up to 12 weeks of leave per birth of a child/children
• ADOPTION: 4 weeks of paid leave per year
• CHILD PLACEMENT LEAVE: 4 weeks of paid leave per year
• FAMILY LEAVE: up to 4 weeks of leave per birth of his or her child