Learning and Development Specialist

The US Oncology Network is looking for a Learning and Development Specialist to join our team at Texas Oncology. This hybrid remote position will report to the Talent Management team.

Preferred that this candidate resides in Texas to be able to attend meetings and training.

As a part of The US Oncology Network, Texas Oncology delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to patients close to home. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 530 providers in 280+ sites across Texas, our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today-at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve "More breakthroughs. More victories." in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

The US Oncology Network is one of the nation's largest networks of community-based oncology physicians dedicated to advancing cancer care in America. The US Oncology Network is supported by McKesson Corporation focused on empowering a vibrant and sustainable community patient care delivery system to advance the science, technology, and quality of care.

What does the Learning and Development Specialist do? (including but not limited to)

The Learning & Development Specialist plays a dual role through the design, delivery of engaging training programs that support foundational development, operational efficiency, and manager effectiveness across Texas Oncology. The ideal candidate will create tailored learning materials, lead instructor-led sessions, manage on-demand learning experiences, and evaluate programs to ensure content relevance to build capability and drive performance across the organization.

The essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Facilitate high-impact learning sessions (virtual and in-person) aligned with organizational goals, inclusive facilitation techniques and adult learning principles.
• Deliver foundational and advanced training programs for employees and people leaders, including onboarding, compliance, and leadership development.
• Collaborate with instructional designers and subject matter experts to tailor content for specific audiences and operational needs.
• Design and develop high-quality learning materials, including facilitator guides, eLearning modules, job aids, and videos.
• Manage logistics and execution of training cohorts, including scheduling, materials, and participant communications.
• Support the development and facilitation of "train-the-trainer" programs for HR and business leaders.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using feedback, assessments, and performance metrics; recommend improvements based on data.
• Maintain training records and contribute to the continuous improvement of the learning ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will have the following background and experience:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Education, Communications, Organizational Development, or related discipline.

Or

Associate's Degree + Four (4) years of related work experience

Or

Eight (8) years of related work experience

• 5+ years of additional experience in learning facilitation, training delivery, or talent development.
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate).
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS - Cornerstone) and virtual delivery platforms (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams).
• Familiarity with instructional design principles and adult learning theory.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Healthcare or oncology settings
• Certification in facilitation or instructional design (e.g., APTD, CPTD, DDI, ADDIE).
• Knowledge of leadership development frameworks and coaching practices.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work requires frequent interaction with patients and staff.