Regional Learning and Development Manager, North America

Manager, Learning & Development - North America

We are seeking a Regional Learning & Development Manager to design, deliver, and continuously improve learning solutions that build capability and drive meaningful business outcomes across Karl Storz North America. In this role, you will serve as the primary L&D partner for the region - bridging global HR initiatives with local needs, developing manager and leadership pipelines, and helping embed a culture where talent development is a shared priority.

What Youll Do

• Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to identify learning needs through skills gap analyses, surveys, focus groups, and interviews
• Localize and deliver global L&D programs in ways that maximize adoption and drive real behavior change across the North America region
• Design and facilitate training programs for supervisors and managers, building day-to-day leadership effectiveness across the organization
• Support the Director of HRBPs in coordinating the annual North America Talent Review process, helping operationalize succession and development plans for top leaders
• Create and maintain educational materials including presentation decks, design guides, follow-up communications, and survey instruments with supporting KPIs
• Assess training impact and ROI, developing metrics that demonstrate outcomes and inform future investment decisions
• Promote L&D offerings and the Learning Management System (LMS) to drive visibility and participation across the region
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors and leverage global learning partnerships to supplement internal programming
• Stay current on emerging methodologies including e-learning, job shadowing, mentoring platforms, and relevant conferences and workshops
• Collaborate with NA HR Analytics to identify trends and proactively address emerging development needs
• Facilitate team-level sessions where HR consultation is needed to help groups work through specific challenges
• Prepare cost reports for each learning program and manage budgets accordingly

What You Bring

Required

• 8+ years of experience in Learning & Development or Talent Development, with at least 1 year in a leadership or program ownership capacity
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Psychology, Education, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in instructional design, workshop facilitation, and training delivery
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and modern training methodologies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and presentation tools such as Canva
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously
• Business-focused mindset with the ability to think strategically and work across multicultural, cross-functional teams
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
• Up to 10% travel required

Preferred

• Masters degree in Organizational Development, HR Management, Learning Sciences, Instructional Design, or MBA
• Formal instructional design experience or certification
• Understanding of Talent Management frameworks and succession planning practices
• Comfort leveraging AI tools to enhance learning design and delivery efficiency

Why Join Us

• Shape the learning culture of a globally respected MedTech organization from the ground up at the regional level
• Partner directly with senior business leaders and HR leadership to influence talent strategy
• Bring global programs to life locally while also creating original content that makes a measurable difference for managers and emerging leaders

Who We Are

KARL STORZ is an independent, family-owned company headquartered in Germanys renowned MedTech manufacturing region. For 80 years, weve pioneered the most groundbreaking innovations in endoscopic surgery, video imaging, and operating room integration to benefit patients and healthcare providers alike.

With more than 9,000 associates worldwide and 2,600 in the US, we pride ourselves on harnessing cutting-edge technology, precise workmanship, and unrivaled customer support to help healthcare facilities succeed. With onsite locations and field opportunities across the country, we attract a diverse and talented staff. Its not just about the tools we create - its about the lives we change, together.

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