Senior Director, Learning & Development

About KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 

KalVista is a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to delivering life-changing oral therapies for individuals affected by rare diseases with significant unmet needs. The KalVista team discovered and developed EKTERLY®—the first and only oral on-demand treatment for hereditary angioedema (HAE)—and continues to work closely with the global HAE community to improve treatment and care for this disease around the world.

For more information about KalVista, please visit www.kalvista.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Director, Learning & Development will play a critical role in shaping and executing the learning and development strategy for KalVista. This position will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of training programs to ensure the organization’s workforce is equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and competencies to drive the company's growth and success in the pharmaceutical industry. The Senior Director will work closely with HR leadership and cross functional leaders, HRBPs, to align training initiatives with business goals and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role will lead the development of the KalVista Academy curriculum.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute a comprehensive learning and development strategy aligned with business goals, corporate values, and industry regulations. Partner with senior leaders and HR to assess skill gaps and workforce needs to inform training programs
• Establish a clear roadmap for talent development that supports long-term organizational objectives
• Lead Learning & Development as a sole practitioner to execute all elements of design, stakeholder engagement, implementation, and impact assessment
• Design and launch a scalable Leadership Competency Architecture that aligns with organizational values, enables capability building, and supports long-term talent strategy
• Foster a culture of continuous learning through coaching, mentoring, and career development planning
• Leverage diverse delivery methods—including in-person, virtual, and blended learning to meet the diverse needs of the workforce
• Work closely with department heads to tailor training initiatives that address specific departmental goals, improving overall employee performance, productivity and enables high performing teams
• Champion an environment of collaboration and continuous improvement within the team to ensure the highest standards of training delivery
• Define and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of training programs
• Regularly assess the impact of training on business outcomes, adjusting programs as needed to optimize learning experiences and performance improvements
• Collect and analyze feedback from training participants, managers, and other stakeholders to continuously enhance training content and delivery
• Ensure all training programs comply with industry regulations, standards, and best practices, including FDA, GxP, and other applicable regulatory bodies
• Stay updated with pharmaceutical industry trends, regulations, and innovations to ensure the company’s training programs are current and relevant
• Communicate training strategies effectively to employees and management, supporting engagement and participation

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Life Sciences or a related field (Master's preferred)
• At least 10 years of experience in training and development within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role Minimum of 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations, including GxP, FDA, and other relevant standards

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven track record of developing and executing training strategies that drive measurable business results
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and working with senior leadership to drive organizational change
• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to mentor and inspire a team
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Deep knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and learning technologies
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess training effectiveness and make data-driven decisions
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with excellent organizational and time-management skills Strategic thinker with the ability to align learning programs with business objectives.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align learning programs with business objectives
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Highly adaptable and proactive in responding to industry changes and organizational needs
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required for training sessions, conferences, or meetings

EXPECTATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinker with the ability to align learning programs with business objectives
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization
• Highly adaptable and proactive in responding to industry changes and organizational needs
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with excellent organizational and time-management skills

OUR VISION

We Deliver Novel Therapies That Empower People To Live Better Lives.

Our OPERATING PRINCIPLES, referenced below, guide our behaviors and decisions:

Define Success – And Then Deliver
Act with outcomes in mind. Have high expectations. Details Matter.

Be Data Driven And Openly Debate – But Be Decisive
Time is valuable. Say the thing you can’t say. Understand timelines and meet them.

Have An Ownership Mentality
This is your company; treat it that way. Protect our resources, reputation, and results.

Be Internally Collaborative And Externally Competitive
We go further, faster, together. Have a bias for action, but bring others along. Offer solutions, not just problems.

Good People = Great Company
Act with integrity. Assume positive intent. Be Kind.

Important Notice to Third-Party Recruiters & Staffing Agencies:

The current job openings advertised on this website are for the sole purpose of candidates to apply directly. Unsolicited and anonymous CVs submitted in any manner to KalVista employees, including to employee personal e-mail accounts, are considered to be the property of KalVista and will not qualify for a fee to be paid. Referral fees will only be payable where KalVista has agreed with an agency to work on a specific appointment, and then only in conjunction with a fully-executed contract for service.

If any Agency representative contacts a KalVista Hiring Manager or company employee, other than a member of the KalVista Talent Acquisition team, to solicit an appointment to engage on a job opening, that Agency will not be considered for that specific job opening or future opportunities with KalVista.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.