Learning & Capability Development Manager

Position: Learning and Capability Development Manager

Location: Pancras Square London

Competitive Salary & Benefits

We invite you to become a key contributor to the UK Oncology Business Unit in the role of Learning and Capability Development Manager. This role is crucial in shaping the development of organisational capabilities that enable future business growth and commercial impact.

Lead the design implementation and evaluation of innovative capability programmes that equip teams with future-fit skills support evolving go-to-market models and maximise customer engagement across all channels.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a driven individual with a passion for learning and oncology to play a vital role in developing the capabilities of a high-performing team. You will work in a vibrant location at Pancras Square London within an organisation that values innovation collaboration and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate within a dynamic team to ensure that our customer-facing teams receive comprehensive and compliant training staying current with the brand strategy latest scientific insights related to their specific tumour areas including disease treatment and guidelines.
• Enhance organisational capabilities in engaging customers leveraging appropriate channels content tools and resources aligned with franchise strategies.
• Design produce and deliver innovative and agile learning solutions utilising digital omnichannel and advanced learning technologies
• Promote the development of forward-looking skills and working practices to prepare teams for new opportunities and emerging healthcare system challenges.
• Establish and monitor robust metrics to measure the uptake and impact of capability initiatives on organisational performance and customer engagement
• Partner with Global Oncology Learning and Capability Development teams to develop and tailor existing capability materials guaranteeing all UK resources are localised current and relevant.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Proven record in leading high-impact cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of evolving healthcare market challenges (UK Oncology desirable)
• Demonstrate scientific understanding with the ability to interpret and apply clinical fundamentals. (Oncology or specialty care desirable)
• Learning & Development experience (Pharma/biotech/Healthcare)
• Experience in learning technologies
• Experience designing communicating and delivering training programs
• Excellence in leading/facilitating in a team
• Excellence in coaching
• Strategic and creative thinking
• Change management

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Oncology Experience

• Sales marketing or medical experience in pharmaceuticals
• Experience in developing bespoke capability programs for different functions
• Understanding of customer engagement programs and training
• Advanced communication and influencing skills

When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit enabling us to proactively take initiatives speak up and see first-hand the difference weve made. We are trusted and empowered to be creative solving problems by taking risks with science as our guardrail. We embrace continuous change and improvement encouraged to think differently and develop game-changing ideas. We are fundamentally changing the way cancer is treated through innovation.

Are you ready to build a rewarding and meaningful career as part of a dedicated Oncology team Apply now to join us in making a difference to those living with cancer!

Interested Apply by submitting your CV by COB 10th March 2026

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