Walgreens

Senior Specialist Career Development

Walgreens$80K — $100K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 1 year experience in Learning Program Development, HR, or Talent Acquisition; or High School/GED with 4 years experience in the same fields.
  • Strong experience in time management and project tracking.
  • Proven ability to develop presentations for varied audiences.
  • Skilled in relationship building at all organizational levels.
  • Creative problem-solving capabilities.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% for business.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and edits content for early career programs including internships and clinical rotations.
  • Collaborates on new program development and designs learning materials for talent initiatives.
  • Scopes and designs talent experiences aligned with company strategy.
  • Works cross-functionally with subject matter experts for learning solutions.
  • Benchmarks programs against industry best practices for competitiveness.
  • Collects and incorporates feedback to enhance programs.
  • Plans and tracks complex projects to successful completion, reporting key metrics.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage and wellness programs.
  • Flexible work hours and remote work options.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Employee discounts and rewards programs.
  • Supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary

This role is responsible for enhancing, maintaining, and building effective pharmacy-focused early career and pipeline programs that support students, interns, pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and key talent communities across the organizations.

The individual will partner with pharmacy leaders, Human Resources, early career stakeholders, and learning professionals to create meaningful development experiences that strengthen our healthcare talent pipeline and support Walgreens' long-term workforce strategy. They will focus on early career development and talent program strategy and design, including objectives, approach, content, and delivery, while ensuring solutions are implemented efficiently through effective project management.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building training programs, improving existing experiences, facilitating stakeholder discussions, and translating business needs into scalable talent solutions.

Job Responsibilities
  • Develops, writes and edits deliverables for early career programs (including internships,
  • apprenticeships and clinical pharmacy rotations) & initiatives, leverages learning design. Ensures high-quality content deliverables through editing and quality assurance procedures.
  • Collaborates with stakeholders on new program development for early talent populations and develops, analyzes, and designs a variety of learning materials and approaches for enterprise talent programs & initiatives (e.g., facilitated and non-facilitated interactions).
  • Scopes and designs innovative learning & talent experiences in alignment with company Strategy.
  • Collaborates cross-functionally with subject matter experts on learning solutions & experiences.
  • Benchmarks programs against industry best practices to maintain competitiveness and program effectiveness.
  • Collects feedback from participants and stakeholders, incorporating insights into program
  • enhancements.
  • Plans and tracks more complex learning projects to successful and timely completion, measures and reports key program metrics including retention rates, conversion to full-time roles, and participant satisfaction through development of dashboard/actionable metrics review.
  • Identifies issues, diagnoses problems, researches best practices and generates alternatives to drive continuous improvement of learning programs.
  • Manages complex internal and external learning & development content, collects and refines relevant content to be leveraged to meet instructional objectives.
  • Recommends and designs means to measure the effectiveness of learning initiatives, evaluates and interprets the results.
  • Analyzes the usability of new systems/tools, improves interface, system design and user experience.

External Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience in Learning Program Development and Execution, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition or High School/GED and at least 4 years of experience in Learning Program Development and Execution, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition.
  • Experience using time management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.
  • Experience developing presentations to various audience levels within an organization.
  • Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, internally and externally.
  • Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems.
  • Intermediate level experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state)


Preferred Qualifications

  • Pharmacist or pharmacy technician experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience with internship, apprenticeship, clinical rotation or other early career program design preferred.
  • Experience with project management (for example: planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives).
  • Experience facilitating working sessions with stakeholders to gather requirements.
  • Experience conducting research and root cause analysis.
  • Experience with various written means of communication with the ability to translate Learning & Development concepts into clear, compelling messages.

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits

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About Walgreens

Walgreens is the nation's largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2010 sales of $67 billion. The company operates 7,689 drugstores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Each day, Walgreens provides nearly 6 million customers the most convenient, multichannel access to consumer goods and services and trusted, cost-effective pharmacy, health and wellness services, and advice in communities across America. Walgreens scope of pharmacy services includes retail, specialty, infusion, medical facility, and mail service, along with respiratory services. These services improve health outcomes and lower costs for payers including employers, managed care organizations, health systems, pharmacy benefit managers, and the public sector. Take Care Health Systems is a Walgreens subsidiary that is the largest and most comprehensive manager of worksite health centers and in-store convenient care clinics, with more than 700 locations throughout the country.

Walgreens Careers

Joining Walgreens means becoming part of a team dedicated to inspiring health and well-being across America. As a cornerstone of the community, Walgreens offers unparalleled job opportunities in the retail and healthcare sectors, making it an ideal place for professional growth and innovation. Work You’ll Do At Walgreens, every position contributes to our mission of delivering premier health solutions while ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters growth. Our team members are at the forefront of transforming customer experiences through dedication and expertise. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Embrace the opportunity to lead at Walgreens, where we combine industry expertise with a culture of innovation. Our leadership is committed to nurturing a professional environment where ideas thrive and leadership skills are honed through comprehensive diversity training and leadership development programs. Engage in Meaningful Work Join a team that values hard work and creativity, where your skills will be enhanced through challenging projects and collaborative team efforts. Walgreens is not just about filling prescriptions—it's about offering solutions that promote healthier communities. Explore Career Opportunities Whether you're looking for an entry-level position or a more advanced professional role, Walgreens offers a range of career paths in dynamic business areas. From in-store roles to corporate support, our job opportunities are designed to fit a variety of skills and interests. Internship and Employment Benefits Start your career with a Walgreens internship and gain hands-on experience that paves the way for future employment. Our interns work on real projects that matter, gaining skills that are crucial for future success. Full-time team members enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and exclusive employee discounts. Invest in Your Career Growth Walgreens is committed to the career development of our employees. We provide resources and training that encourage continuous learning and career advancement. With support for certifications and networking opportunities, team members can expand their professional horizons and achieve their career goals. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the diverse range of hiring opportunities at Walgreens by exploring open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players ready to make a significant impact. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work at Walgreens. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Walgreens. At Walgreens, we are excited to see where your ambition takes you. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of health and wellness for everyone.
Learn more about Walgreens
Size
202,000 employees
Market Cap
$32.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$696 million
Founded
1901
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$141.5 billion
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