Learning & Talent Development Specialist

**The Future Begins Here**At Takeda, we are leading digital evolution and global transformation. By building innovative solutions and future-ready capabilities, we are meeting the need of patients, our people, and the planet.Mexico City has been selected to be home to Takeda’s recently launched Innovation Capability Center thanks to its international recognition in qualified and experienced talent in the data, digital and technology fields. We invite you to join our digital transformation journey.In this role, you will have the opportunity to boost your skills and become the heart of an innovative engine that is contributing to global impact and improvement.**At Takeda’s ICC we Unite in Diversity****_ABOUT THE ROLE_**Learning & Talent Development Specialist, will have three primary responsibilities:1. Support the development and implementation of learning initiatives in Mexico ICC.- Work closely with local stakeholders to design and execute learning initiatives that meet the specific needs of the organization. Conduct needs assessments to identify learning gaps and develop strategies to address them effectively.- Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires by conducting orientations focused on learning and development. Collect feedback from participants and measure the impact of new learning strategies to ensure continuous improvement.2. Manage and Coordinate Training Initiatives and Vendor Relationships- Support the creation of comprehensive training calendars that align with organizational goals.- Organize all logístical aspects of training sessions, including securing venues, preparing materials, and coordinating with trainers.- Assess the effectiveness of training programs, particularly those involving vendors, to ensure high-quality outcomes.- Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing vendors to ensure they meet the organization's standards. Identify and evaluate potential new vendors for learning materials and services. Establish and maintain strong relationships with current and potential vendors in the local and global market.3. Collaborate with Global and ICSS Learning Team on Innovative Solutions- Support Global and ICSS learning projects to ensure alignment and integration with local strategies.- Assist in the rollout and adoption of new learning platforms and systems.- Engage with the Global & ICSS Learning Team, Stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts in brainstorming sessions to develop and test innovative learning solutions. Support the integration of successful innovations into standard learning programs to enhance overall learning effectiveness.**_ ACCOUNTABILITIES_****Learning and Development Strategy**:The Learning & Talent Development Professional supports the L&D initiatives of the Innovation Capability Center (ICC) in Mexico by:- Building and maintaining curriculums that leverage instruction, self-study, games, simulations, and role-play to create a community of practitioners across the ICCs.- Getting familiar with in-house Learning Management Systems and Learning Experience Platforms (such as SuccessFactors and EdCast) to support curriculum creation and ongoing evolution of the platform to ensure relevant content for all users.- Getting familliar with existing in-house and contracted external learning offerings and platforms to successfully advise in case of requests and quetions.- Working closely with local stakeholders including chapter leaders, business leaders, functional peers, embedded IT experts and communities of practice to design and execute learning initiatives that meet the specific needs of the organization. Conducting needs assessments to identify learning gaps and develop strategies to address them effectively.- Staying informed about the latest trends and research in learning and development to inform strategy and practice. Piloting new learning strategies and technologies. Collecting feedback and measure the impact of new strategies on learning outcomes.- Facilitating the onboarding process for new hires by conducting orientations focused on learning and development. Collecting feedback from participants and measure the impact of new learning strategies to ensure continuous improvement.**Training Initiatives and Vendor Management**:- Support the creation of comprehensive training calendars that align with organizational goals.- Organize all logístical aspects of training sessions, including securing venues, preparing materials, and coordinating with trainers.- Facilitate in-house Learning Sessions and Workshops.- Assess the effectiveness of training programs, to ensure high-quality outcomes.- Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing vendors to ensure they meet the organization's standards.- Identify and evaluate potential new vendors for learning materials and services.- Establish and maintain strong relationships with current and potential vendors in the local and global market.**Local Presence o