[Hiring] Senior Learning & Development Manager @Cogstate

Role Description

The Senior Learning & Development Manager plays a key role in building organizational capability through a modern, scalable learning ecosystem that strengthens leadership, accelerates performance, and supports business growth. This role leads the strategy, design, and delivery of learning experiences that help employees develop the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and deliver the end-to-end L&D strategy aligned to business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and evolve a modern learning ecosystem incorporating micro learning, self-directed pathways, and blended/dual-modality delivery (virtual and in-person).
• Design and deliver engaging learning content across multiple formats, ensuring accessibility, scalability, and impact.
• Define and embed AI capability uplift across the organization, including AI literacy, role-based expectations, and practical adoption.
• Enable organization-wide AI literacy by fostering confidence, responsible usage, and integration of AI into day-to-day workflows.
• Establish frameworks for capability development across leadership, functional, and enterprise skill areas.
• Partner with P&C, business leaders, and SMEs to identify capability needs and deliver targeted learning solutions aligned to business priorities.
• Embed learning as a cultural pillar that drives engagement, performance, and continuous development.
• Oversee compliance and governance of learning, including regulatory alignment, training frameworks, and audit readiness.
• Curate and manage external vendors to deliver specialized learning where required.
• Manage the LMS and learning technologies, including system optimization, integrations, and learner experience.
• Track, analyze, and report on learning impact, capability uplift, and adoption metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree level qualification, Organizational Psychology/Development is preferred.
• 5+ years experience in L&D field.
• Experience procuring and managing external training vendors.
• Knowledge of the science behind learning (instructional design) and how to induce behavioural change (behavioural science).
• Hands-on knowledge of leading-edge learning and development techniques and technologies.
• Experience in the development of training programs both online and offline.
• Background in designing, implementing and evaluating learning programs which are scalable for a global audience.
• Experience in either highly regulated industries or technology.
• Broad knowledge of L&D trends and best practices.
• Advance skills in Articulate Storyline or similar design software.
• Relevant experience in working within an Organizational Development function.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Facilitation skills – in person and remote.
• Administration of Learning Management Systems – Strong preference for Absorb.
• Exposure to Audits.
• Development of Learning Courses.

Benefits

• Remote Work Practices: Cogstate is a virtual first company. Cogstate employees can work from anywhere where Cogstate is registered to business within the United States, Australia, or the United Kingdom!
• Generous Paid Time-off: Cogstate employees receive 20 days of vacation leave, 10 days of personal leave and 10 paid public holidays.
• 401(k) Matching: We match up to 3% of your yearly salary in Cogstate’s 401k program.
• Competitive Salary: We offer competitive base salaries plus additional earning opportunities based on the position.
• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage: Comprehensive health & dental insurance options with competitive company contributions.
• Short-Term & Long Term Disability Life Insurance: 100% employer sponsored.
• Pre-Tax Benefits: Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Learning & Development Opportunities: Robust learning program from mentorships to assistance with programs to improve knowledge or obtain certifications in applicable areas of interest.

Wage Range

$125,000 — $145,000 USD

Our Culture

We bring our whole selves to work every day. We’re courageous and we deliver together. We’re passionate individuals who enjoy working together. We’re brave enough and care enough to have the right conversations to get the best outcome and are famous for our can-do attitude. We see challenges as opportunities and move with pace to achieve our goals.