Responsibilities
1. Define and implement the global strategy of the SKAN Academy in alignment with corporate objectives
2. Lead and further develop the SKAN Academy team, fostering a performance-oriented and collaborative culture
3. Own and continuously improve the full lifecycle of training programs (needs analysis, design, delivery, evaluation)
4. Ensure high-quality technical training for Field Service Engineers and other technical functions worldwide
5. Develop and continuously enhance customer training programs in alignment with the product and service portfolio as well as regulatory requirements
6. Establish and maintain a structured knowledge management system, ensuring systematic capture, standardization, and accessibility of technical knowledge
7. Drive innovation in learning methodologies (classroom, digital formats, hands-on training)
8. Collaborate closely with subsidiaries and technical departments to align global standards with local needs
Hardskills
9. Technical or scientific degree (Engineering, Life Sciences, or comparable) or a degree in training, education, or learning & development with strong technical affinity
10. Several years of experience in technical training and learning & development, ideally in an international environment
11. Experience with blended learning and other modern learning methodologies is highly desirable
12. Proven leadership experience is required
13. Experience in a regulated, industrial, or high-tech environment is highly desirable
14. Exposure to matrix organizations
15. Fluent in English and German (both required)
Softskills
16. Strong leadership personality combining strategic thinking with operational execution
17. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
18. Structured, process-oriented, and quality-focused mindset
19. Passion for developing people and building sustainable knowledge structures
20. Willingness to travel to other SKAN locations if desired (max. 5-10%)
We offer you
21. An open and collegial corporate culture
22. Freedom for ideas
23. Participation in sports and leisure activities
24. Promotion through further training, especially at our SKAN Academy
25. Intensive and job-oriented introduction
26. Short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
27. Open communication policy
28. 6 weeks holidays and the possibility of further holidays