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