Learning & Development Specialist

The Opportunity:At Avantor, you'll help enable science for the world by creating learning experiences that empower our people to perform, grow, and lead with impact.

As a Learning Experience Specialist, you'll play a key role in delivering engaging, high-quality learning programs across the enterprise. You'll coordinate Avantor's annual learning portfolio—from enterprise-wide initiatives to targeted professional development offerings—ensuring each program is planned, communicated, and executed with excellence.

This role requires strong project management skills, creativity in learning activation, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

What we are looking for

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Instructional Design, or related field preferred.

• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Instructional Design, or program management.

• Must be able to communicate in English C1/C2 (Verbal and Written)  

• Understanding of instructional design principles and exposure to digital learning tools (Articulate, Rise, Captivate, or similar).

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage multiple projects, and maintain high attention to detail.

• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience with learning platforms (Workday Learning preferred), SharePoint, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Familiarity with internal communication and engagement platforms (e.g., Viva Engage, Teams, or similar).

• Analytical mindset with the ability to turn learning data into actionable insights that drive continuous improvement

How you will thrive

• Coordinate the annual learning portfolio: Build and manage project plans for all learning programs, including enterprise initiatives (e.g., Required Training, Learning & Career Week), sales training, and open-enrollment offerings. Track timelines, align stakeholders, manage enrollments, and oversee learner communications.

• Activate learning experiences: Partner with program leads to drive awareness and engagement through internal campaigns—using channels like Viva Engage, targeted emails, and digital content updates to promote learning opportunities.

• Support content enablement: Translate outlines, storyboards, and facilitator materials into effective eLearning, microlearning, and on-demand content.

• Enhance digital learning presence: Maintain and curate LinkedIn Learning paths, content libraries, and the Global L&D SharePoint site to ensure resources are current and accessible.

• Coordinate miscellaneous cross-team reports: Collect and consolidate inputs from team members for monthly leadership reporting and project plan updates.

• Support virtual learning: Provide technical, vendor and participant support for virtual instructor-led training (VILT) sessions and other digital events.

• Evaluate and enhance: Consolidate learner feedback, survey data, and performance metrics and proactively monitor to identify opportunities for improvement.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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