Global Learning & Development Manager (9 months FTE)
Acumetis was born from the union of leaders in life sciences strategy and patient-focused solutions. Together, we combine decades of experience across scientific insights, commercial strategy, launch excellence, and healthcare innovation to tackle the complex challenges that shape the future of medicine.
We partner with leaders to solve high-stakes problems, uncover hidden opportunities, and translate scientific and commercial insight into actionable strategies. By connecting expertise across functions, life sciences organizations can make smarter decisions, accelerate performance, and deliver therapies to the patients who need them the most.
When you reframe what’s possible, new angles emerge, decisions sharpen, and new potential comes to life.
About the Role
Acumetis is seeking an experienced and proactive Learning & Development Manager to provide maternity cover on a 9-month fixed-term contract, with a high likelihood of extension to 12 months. Reporting to the Global L&D Director, you will play a key role in delivering our global, skills-based learning strategy, supporting workforce capability development, compliance training, leadership initiatives, and learning programs that drive business performance.
Working across international teams, you will coordinate and implement learning solutions, manage learning data and reporting, support the integration of acquired businesses, and help embed a culture of continuous learning. The role will also support the development of client-facing consulting capabilities and ensure compliance training requirements are met across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and deliver global learning and development initiatives aligned to Acumetis’ skills and capability framework.
Support the implementation and adoption of a global skills taxonomy across regions and acquired businesses.
Manage compliance training programmes, tracking completion rates and supporting risk mitigation efforts.
Partner with stakeholders to identify learning needs and develop targeted learning solutions.
Support leadership development, onboarding, and other strategic talent initiatives.
Maintain and analyse L&D data, producing reports and insights to inform decision-making and workforce planning.
Collaborate with business leaders to strengthen client-facing and commercial capabilities.
Support the administration and continuous improvement of learning systems, processes, and technologies.
About You
You will have proven experience in Learning & Development, ideally within a global or multi-regional organisation, with strong stakeholder management, project coordination, and data analysis skills. Experience managing compliance training programmes and supporting capability development initiatives is essential. Experience in professional services, consulting, life sciences, or pharmaceutical environments would be advantageous.
What Success Looks Like
High engagement and completion rates across learning and compliance programmes.
Seamless delivery of global L&D initiatives and projects.
Effective use of learning data to inform capability-building decisions.
Positive stakeholder feedback and measurable contribution to organisational capability and business performance.
VALUE FRAMEWORK
At Acumetis, our values are built upon four essential values that define the competencies and behaviours needed for each role within our organisation: business, self, team, and client. These values are represented by:
Entrepreneurial – we have an entrepreneurial mindset towards work, we are solutions oriented and we accept challenges that come our way
Integrity - We are responsible and accountable, we treat everyone with respect, generosity and care
Collaboration – We listen to one another and tap into knowledge, wisdom and perspectives of our colleagues and we foster a supportive inclusive environment
Achievement – We make a difference of driving company and personal growth and we thrive on achievement and recognition of ourselves, our team and our company
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Acumetis is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work. Internally, we strive to create an environment where diversity of thought and experience enhances collaboration, drives innovation, and supports personal and professional growth. By championing inclusivity, we ensure that all team members can thrive and achieve success together.
Acumetis. Reframe what’s possible.
- Team
- People & Talent
- Locations
- London
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time