Banfield Pet Hospital
Director Design and Development - Mars Veterinary Health
Banfield Pet Hospital, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Director Design and Development - Mars Veterinary Health
Banfield Pet Hospital invites applicants to join as the Director of Design and Development for Mars Veterinary Health (MVH), a global pet healthcare network that supports 3,000 veterinary clinics across 30 countries. The role will be based out of one of MVH’s North America hubs in Vancouver, WA; Santa Monica, CA; Tampa, FL; or New York City, NY.
Responsibilities
Lead MVH’s enterprise-wide development strategy, aligning learning initiatives with organizational priorities and talent goals.
Build and manage a high-performance team of Senior Learning Experience Designers and Instructional Designers.
Champion a continuous learning culture that supports agility, innovation, and inclusion across all regions and functions.
Oversee global development portfolio, including global learning experiences, processes, and standards for in-person, virtual, and digital formats.
Serve as a strategic partner to business unit leaders, providing data-driven recommendations and facilitating decisions at the Learning Council and senior leadership levels.
Drive project intake scoping, resource management, and stakeholder engagement for learning development projects across MVH Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom.
Champion processes and standards for learning intake, design, delivery, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with MVH culture and global L+D objectives.
Act as a thought leader on leadership, talent development, and change management best practices, continuously improving MVH’s development Enablement framework.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or Human Resources preferred.
8–10 years of progressive experience in learning, development, or people operations within a large, multinational environment.
Proven ability to design and deliver global development programs in a matrixed, multinational organization.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with a track record of influencing complex organizational structures.
Deep understanding of adult learning theory, leadership development, and change management.
Certification in coaching, leadership development tools, or Korn Ferry preferred.
Strong facilitation, executive presence, and data analysis capabilities.
Salary Range $161,600 - $277,750
Benefits
Competitive salary and paid time off & holidays.
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
Fertility and family-building assistance.
Paid parental leave and short‑ and long‑term disability.
Automatic 401(k) enrollment after 60 days with generous company match.
Commuter benefits, health savings account, and flexible spending account.
Mental health support and resources.
Student debt relief (full‑time DVMs).
Discounts across Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular, and more.
Special Working Considerations
Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.
Project timelines and work volume may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties.
Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate up to 50 pounds.
Requires good hand‑eye coordination, arm‑hand‑finger dexterity with the ability to grasp.
Noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.
Environment where pets are present.
Equal Opportunity Mars Veterinary Health (MVH)® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. MVH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. MVH complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every MVH location.
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Responsibilities
Lead MVH’s enterprise-wide development strategy, aligning learning initiatives with organizational priorities and talent goals.
Build and manage a high-performance team of Senior Learning Experience Designers and Instructional Designers.
Champion a continuous learning culture that supports agility, innovation, and inclusion across all regions and functions.
Oversee global development portfolio, including global learning experiences, processes, and standards for in-person, virtual, and digital formats.
Serve as a strategic partner to business unit leaders, providing data-driven recommendations and facilitating decisions at the Learning Council and senior leadership levels.
Drive project intake scoping, resource management, and stakeholder engagement for learning development projects across MVH Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom.
Champion processes and standards for learning intake, design, delivery, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with MVH culture and global L+D objectives.
Act as a thought leader on leadership, talent development, and change management best practices, continuously improving MVH’s development Enablement framework.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Instructional Design, Organizational Development, or Human Resources preferred.
8–10 years of progressive experience in learning, development, or people operations within a large, multinational environment.
Proven ability to design and deliver global development programs in a matrixed, multinational organization.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with a track record of influencing complex organizational structures.
Deep understanding of adult learning theory, leadership development, and change management.
Certification in coaching, leadership development tools, or Korn Ferry preferred.
Strong facilitation, executive presence, and data analysis capabilities.
Salary Range $161,600 - $277,750
Benefits
Competitive salary and paid time off & holidays.
Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
Fertility and family-building assistance.
Paid parental leave and short‑ and long‑term disability.
Automatic 401(k) enrollment after 60 days with generous company match.
Commuter benefits, health savings account, and flexible spending account.
Mental health support and resources.
Student debt relief (full‑time DVMs).
Discounts across Mars, PetSmart, Royal Canin, fitness, cellular, and more.
Special Working Considerations
Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.
Project timelines and work volume may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties.
Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate up to 50 pounds.
Requires good hand‑eye coordination, arm‑hand‑finger dexterity with the ability to grasp.
Noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.
Environment where pets are present.
Equal Opportunity Mars Veterinary Health (MVH)® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. MVH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. MVH complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every MVH location.
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