Head of Learning & Development

About ProcDNA

ProcDNA is a fast-growing healthcare analytics and consulting firm focused on the life sciences industry. With 385+ employees today and projected growth to over 1,000 employees in the next five years, we are building a world-class organization driven by talent, innovation, and purpose.

We are looking for someone with a deep passion for learning, leadership, and building new things from the ground up. This role is ideal for someone who finds energy in creating, experimenting, and shaping a learning culture in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. You’ll have the freedom to build on our existing training programs, reshape them to meet evolving organizational needs, and hire your own Learning & Development team to scale impact across the company.

At ProcDNA, we value leaders who don’t just manage — but who create, inspire, and build . We want someone who brings both structure and imagination to the way people grow, and who genuinely enjoys the process of turning ideas into lasting systems.

Role Overview

The Head of Learning & Development (L&D) will be responsible for building and leading ProcDNA’s capability development function from the ground up. This leader will design a structured, multi-year learning roadmap, manage content and delivery, and build a high-performing internal training team.

This is a full-time leadership role based in India (Delhi or Pune) with frequent travel to the U.S. The leader will be empowered to hire and manage a team of 10+ learning professionals over time, creating a scalable L&D function that supports ProcDNA’s growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Design

• Partner with ProcDNA’s leadership team to define clear learning pathways and competency frameworks across levels — Analyst, Senior Analyst, Team Lead, Senior Team Lead, Engagement Lead, Senior Engagement Lead, etc.
• Build a structured, multi-year training roadmap covering the first six years of an employee’s career at ProcDNA , ensuring a progressive blend of technical, analytical, business, and leadership skill development.

2. Training Calendar & Delivery Rhythm

• Develop and manage a comprehensive annual training calendar, detailing content, trainers, cadence, and delivery mechanisms.
• Identify internal and external trainers to conduct sessions across domains such as data science, technology, communication, consulting skills, and leadership.

3. Trainer Recruitment & Development

• Build a network of qualified trainers, ensuring timely content readiness and alignment with ProcDNA’s quality standards.
• Trainers will likely include experienced leaders within ProcDNA who bring deep expertise in pharmaceutical analytics, consulting, and technology domains — while also leveraging external trainers where specialized knowledge adds value.
• Support and coach trainers to deliver engaging, relevant, and outcome-driven programs.

4. Execution & Governance

• Oversee the end-to-end execution of the L&D program, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Establish measurement frameworks for learning effectiveness and business impact.
• Continuously refine and improve the training architecture based on feedback and evolving company needs.

5. Team Leadership

• Build and lead an internal L&D team of 10+ professionals responsible for program coordination, content design, delivery, and analytics.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, ownership, and innovation within the organization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading training programs within a leading consulting or professional services firm.
• Strong understanding of learning design, capability building, and training program management.
• A genuine passion for developing people — someone who finds purpose in helping others grow and succeed.
• A startup mindset — creative, self-driven, and energized by the opportunity to build something new.
• Collaborative leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel frequently to the U.S. for alignment and leadership discussions.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to build something new and meaningful — design and scale ProcDNA’s learning function from the ground up.
• A high-impact leadership role with full autonomy to architect programs and build your own team.
• A culture that celebrates innovation, experimentation, and the joy of creating .
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and direct visibility with global leadership.