PDLI Business Partner
Istanbul, Turkey Fixed Term Posted on May. 16, 2025 Closing on Jun. 20, 2025Job title: People Development Learning Institute Business Partner
Hiring Manager: Head of People Development Learning Institute, International
Job location: İstanbul
Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 Year)
About the job
As Learning Business Partner you will have the opportunity to unleash the potential of our talents and drive our Play to Win culture through a wide, diverse and impactful learning portfolio. You will be part of local, regional and global networks, engaging in the transformation of our learning environment with a One Sanofi mindset. This position reports to the Regional Head of Learning Experience and is part of a multicultural team.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?
Main responsibilities:
The core job responsibilities are organized under three main pillars:
Learning Business Partner
. Collaborates with People & Culture and the business to assess priority learning needs and identifies relevant and sustainable learning solutions.
. Engages with business leaders and P&C community to leverage the appropriate internal learning resources, driving consistency and optimizing resources.
. Connects with global Learning Institutes for specific learning needs in their geography.
. Guarantee well balanced global-local approach, coordinating the design and delivery of local learning solutions when no global solutions are available.
Program Portfolio Manager
. Designs and implements annual learning plans, combining learning modalities (in person, virtual, self-directed learning, instructor-led) to meet business and geography needs.
. Increases awareness and utilization of Learning programs through clear and timely communications.
. Develops a strong and sustainable internal facilitators network to ensure the delivery capacity matches the volume and quality needs.
. Makes wise choices on the use of external learning partners and oversees their activities to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
. Manages budget for programs under their responsibility
. Partners with Learning Delivery to ensure accuracy in iLearn records and efficiency on the logistics supporting the delivery of Learning programs.
Facilitator
. Facilitates learning programs to the highest standard, providing a great learning experience for participants and serving as a role model to other facilitators.
. Coordinates the identification, certification, development, recognition and tracking of activity level for local facilitators involved in the delivery of the Learning offer.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with the principles of Ethics and Integrity, Sanofi policies and codes of conduct that regulate the pharmaceutical market.
Comply with and promote Sanofi Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, with the aim of preventing accidents, avoiding health risks, promoting employee well-being and reducing environmental impacts resulting from the execution of work activities.
Support Sanofi Diversity & Inclusion strategy and initiatives to ensure all employees and partners are treated with respect and receive equal opportunities.
About you
Passionate about learning and people development.
University degree, preferably but not limited to Human Resources, Psychology or Business Administration.
Relevant experience in Human Resources, Learning or Business in the context of a global, matrix organization. Experience in global/regional initiatives is welcome.
Fluency in English
Desired skills: Communication; Business Partnering; Change Management; Facilitation; Coaching; Project Management; Data analysis; Flexibility (time zones and cultural differences)
Why choose us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Experience a great combination of local and global approaches, leading initiatives in a specific geography while being part of a wider global development community.
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Pursue progress. Discover extraordinary.
Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
Watch 'One day at Sanofi' and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com
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