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Publish Date: Jun 25, 2026

Milano, IT

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Director, Global Leadership, Talent Development & Learning

Alfasigma is a privately held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan. The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa.

Over three years ago, we embarked on a transformative journey to become a truly global innovative healthcare company with a leading focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health. We have experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubled our revenues, expanding geographically, and integrating several key acquisitions. We have also evolved our portfolio, expanded into rare and specialty segments, and strengthened our pipeline and people's capabilities.

But our journey is far from complete! In fact, this is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in Alfasigma's history. We are committed to advancing innovation and leveraging our deep expertise to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients and consumers worldwide and expand our reach across diverse markets.

Shape the Future of Leadership, Learning & Culture at Alfasigma
Scope of the role

Alfasigma is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of Talent Development & Learning to lead the evolution of our global talent, leadership, and culture agenda.

This is a pivotal role for a leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. You will help shape the capabilities, culture, and leadership excellence required to support Alfasigma's growth ambitions, while ensuring that learning becomes an integral part of how work gets done across the organization.

Working closely with the CHRO, executive leadership team, and business leaders globally, you will drive enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen leadership pipelines, accelerate organizational effectiveness, foster employee engagement, and build a culture of continuous learning and development.

We are looking for a leader who can influence at the highest levels of the organization while remaining deeply connected to execution and impact delivery.

What You'll Lead

Leadership Development & Talent Strategy

You will define and drive a future-focused leadership and talent agenda that equips leaders at all levels to navigate growth, transformation, and increasing organizational complexity.

Key responsibilities include:
Designing and implementing a global leadership development strategy aligned with business priorities and future capability needs

Building scalable leadership programs for emerging leaders, people managers, senior leaders, and executives

Embedding leadership frameworks into talent, performance, succession, and development processes

Partnering with senior executives to strengthen succession pipelines and leadership bench strength

Leading the development of Talent & Learning strategies, governance, and standards across the organization

Supporting executive talent discussions, leadership team effectiveness, and talent reviews with the CHRO and senior leadership

Driving assessment and development initiatives for Global Leadership Team members and critical business roles

Learning & Capability Building

You will shape a modern, high-impact learning ecosystem that supports continuous growth and organizational performance.

Key responsibilities include:
Defining and evolving the global learning strategy in line with organizational transformation priorities

Creating innovative learning experiences through blended, digital, experiential, social, and peer-to-peer approaches

Embedding a lean learning mindset focused on agility, continuous improvement, and business relevance

Ensuring learning solutions are scalable, measurable, and linked to tangible business outcomes

Chairing the Learning Council and establishing enterprise-wide learning governance

Culture, Engagement & Employee Value Proposition

You will play a central role in strengthening Alfasigma's culture and employee experience.

Key responsibilities include:
Leading culture transformation initiatives and embedding our organizational beliefs and values

Driving employee listening strategies and translating insights into meaningful action

Partnering with HR and business leaders to elevate employee engagement and experience

Contributing to the development and activation of a compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

Converting cultural aspirations into visible leadership behaviors, rituals, and organizational practices

Organizational Effectiveness & Change

As a trusted advisor to leaders across the business, you will help shape a more agile, effective, and future-ready organization.

Key responsibilities include:
Supporting enterprise-level organizational design initiatives

Building change management and organizational development capabilities across the business

Influencing and collaborating effectively within a complex global matrix environment

Balancing global consistency with local flexibility across talent, learning, and culture programs

Driving Execution & Measurable Impact

Success in this role requires a hands-on leader who transforms ideas into action.

You will:
Personally lead flagship talent development and learning initiatives from concept through implementation

Establish clear governance, metrics, and feedback mechanisms to measure effectiveness and ROI

Continuously refine programs based on business outcomes, employee feedback, and data insights

Champion a results-oriented, "make it happen" mindset across the organization

Who are you? What you bring

Significant leadership experience in Talent Development, Learning & Development, Organizational Development, or related disciplines

Proven success designing and scaling leadership development initiatives in complex, matrixed organizations

Deep expertise in leadership capability building, learning strategy, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and culture transformation

Experience integrating engagement, EVP, and culture initiatives into broader people strategies

Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders

A combination of strategic thinking and operational excellence

International experience, ideally with global or multi-country responsibilities

Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to decision making

Leadership Profile

You are:
A strategic thinker with strong business acumen

An execution-focused leader who turns vision into results

A trusted advisor capable of influencing at executive level

Collaborative, authentic, and highly accountable

Passionate about leadership, people development, and culture

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and organizational complexity

Curious, agile, and committed to continuous improvement

What Success Looks Like

Within this role, you will help create an organization where:
Leadership development is a strategic business differentiator

Leadership capability measurably improves across all levels

Learning is embedded into everyday work and growth

Employee engagement and EVP perception continue to strengthen

Culture becomes a competitive advantage

Alfasigma is recognized as a destination for leadership excellence, talent development, and organizational growth

What is in it for you

Alfasigma is recognized as a destination for leadership excellence, talent development and organization growth. This is more than a leadership role, it's an opportunity to influence the future capabilities, culture, and success of a growing international organization.

As Director, Talent & Learning, you will have a highly visible and strategic position, working closely with senior leaders to shape the people agenda and drive transformational initiatives across the business. Your work will directly impact how we develop, engage, and retain talent, helping build the leadership and organizational capabilities needed for our next phase of growth.

You will be part of a collaborative, international HR team that combines global ambition with a strong Italian foundation and entrepreneurial spirit.

You will join a company where your expertise, ideas, and leadership can make a tangible difference, not only to individual careers, but to the future direction and performance of the organization as a whole.

Salary Range: €95000-€120000

The compensation range indicated in this job posting represents an estimated average range for the position. The final remuneration will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, in accordance with applicable EU pay transparency and pay equity requirements

Why Join Alfasigma:
At Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our commitment to people and patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress.

Join Alfasigma and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.

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