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Global Head of Training & Development 80-100%

Founded in 1968, SKAN is a pioneer in cleanroom equipment and the development of isolators for the pharmaceutical industry. Innovative products, tailor-made solutions and an effective service organisation have made SKAN a market leader and a key partner to industry and research laboratories.

At SKAN, healthy growth is important to us. We are always looking for talented individuals to fill a wide range of roles. Apply now!

 

 

Overview

 

The SKAN Academy (Training & Development Department) is our internal center of excellence for training and continuing education. In recent years, we have focused heavily on the technical training and continuing education of internal and external specialists—with great success. Now we are at a turning point: The SKAN Academy is to be strategically developed further and broadened in terms of subject matter. This is where you come in.

In this key role, you will actively shape SKAN's learning architecture. You will develop the framework for a future-oriented training and continuing education program that has an international impact. You will work closely with internal experts and ensure that our expertise is conveyed in a targeted, sustainable, and structured manner.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Leading and coaching the Young Talent and Academy team (currently 10 employees)

  • Responsibility for the global establishment and further development of the SKAN Academy

  • Identifying training needs within the organization and developing suitable learning solutions

  • Establishing modern structures, processes, and framework conditions for an optimal learning environment

  • Ensuring modern, effective, and sustainable learning methods (e.g., blended learning, e-learning, face-to-face formats)

  • Introducing and maintaining clear training documentation

  • Planning and managing the training budget and the necessary resources

  • Ensuring that our training offerings meet the requirements of audits and international certifications (e.g., EduQua, ISO 29990, IACET)

  • Representing the education sector to customers, certification bodies, and internal stakeholders

  • Working closely with training design, adult education, and professional development experts

 

 

Hardskills

 

  • Further training as a federally certified training manager or comparable qualification in the field of education (adult education)

  • University degree in education, organizational development, or a related field is an advantage

  • Several years of management experience in the field of education or human resources development, ideally in a regulated or technical environment

  • Experience with accreditations and audit requirements in the international continuing education environment

  • Knowledge of learning management systems is a plus

  • Business fluent German and English skills are required

 

 

Softskills

 

  • Strong assertiveness and decision-making skills

  • Natural and convincing leadership personality

  • Ability to build and maintain sustainable relationships at all levels, both internally and externally

  • Strategic and visionary thinking

  • Strong communication skills and ability to promote a positive and motivating work environment

  • Confident manner, networked thinking, and high social competence

  • Solution-oriented and pragmatic approach to work

  • Willingness to travel internationally approx. 10% of the time

 

 

We offer you

 

  • An open and collegial corporate culture
  • Freedom for ideas
  • Participation in sports and leisure activities
  • Promotion through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
  • Intensive and job-oriented introduction
  • Short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
  • Open communication policy
  • 6 weeks holidays and the possibility of further holidays

 

To apply, please upload your complete application documents (resume, diplomas, and references) to our career page. We are not currently working with external service providers or recruitment agencies for this position. For questions please contact Lea Sibold.

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