Manager, Learning and Development, Clinical Development + Initiatives

The Aspen Group (TAG) is one of the largest and most trusted retail healthcare business support organizations in the U.S. and has supported over 20,000 healthcare professionals and team members with close to 1,500 health and wellness offices across 50 states in four distinct categories: dental care, urgent care, medical aesthetics, and animal health. Working in partnership with independent practice owners and clinicians, the team is united by a single purpose: to prove that healthcare can be better and smarter for everyone. TAG provides a comprehensive suite of centralized business support services that power the impact of five consumer-facing businesses: Aspen Dental, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, Chapter Aesthetic Studio, and AZPetVet. Each brand has access to a deep community of experts, tools and resources to grow their practices, and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality consumer healthcare experiences at scale.

As a reflection of our current needs and growth we are very pleased to offer a new opportunity to join our dedicated team at Aspen Dental as aManager, Learning and Development, Clinical Development & Initiatives.

Job Summary:

TheManageris an important part of the Learning and Development team and has accountability forexecution ofdevelopment strategies and programsfor clinical lines of businessand strategic initiatives.This role will partner closely with theDirector,Lines of Business & ContinuingEducation,and key business partners to implement learning solutions and programs that support the successfulimplementation and continuous improvement of patient service lines.

The Manager,ClinicalDevelopment &Initiativesis an individual who can effectively collaborate with leaders, the Clinical Support team,owners,and the broader L&D, Talent Management and HR teams. This individual contributor is a performance consultant who can develop and execute learning solutions to build foundational through advanced capabilities and confidence. The Manager,Clinical Development & Initiativeswillpossessexcellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills and must have the ability to work effectively within all levels of the organization.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partner with leaders, the Clinical Support team, owners and the broader L&D, Talent Management and HR teams to understand specificdevelopmentsneeds for doctors.

• Manage end-to-end analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of doctor programs.

• Design and deliver a suite of effective learning solutions, programs,tools,and resources. Solutions may include formal learning programs, experiential learning assignments, coaching, etc.

• Identifyinnovative and cost-effective solutions for doctor development.

• Manageappropriate externalvendors.

• Understand the specific needs of doctors as learners so you can advocate and adaptfortheir specific needs and preferences.

• Evaluate existing programs/content for impact and alignment with organizational needs.

• Use data to measure success: learn, iterate, and improve; analyze trends and develop proactive actions to continuously improve learning experiences.

• Facilitate learning sessions and serve as a coach to other facilitators in programs for the purpose of elevating thelearnerperformance, inclusive of conducting Train the Trainers.

• Continuously research and stay abreast of industry trends to integrate innovative methodologies and best practices.

• Demonstrate a commitment to professional and personal growth byinitiatingdialogue with team members, attending learning events, engaging in self-directedlearningand focusing on professional development goals.

• Plan,organizeand execute tasks and activities with urgency.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Education level: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• 3-5 years of relevant learning and development experience, ideally in a fast-paced organization with a distributed workforcepreferably in a dental or healthcare setting

• Understanding of adult learning theory and principles

• Well versed in digital learning, just-in-time, and blended learning strategies

• Experience withprogram management andlearning management systems (LMS)

• Demonstrated skill in designing and implementing development programs for all audiences 

• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels in the organization

• Flexibility and agility to be proactive in a fast paced,ever-changingenvironment

• Experience in developing, implementing, andmonitoringprograms/processes

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Highly proficientusingeLearning authoring tools(Articulateetc.)andMicrosoft Office Suite(i.e., multiple Outlook accounts, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.) and Zoom(including aportfolio of work examples)

• Ability to travel as needed

• This position is remote

Starting Salary: $93,500 with 10% bonus opportunity!

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