Senior Leadership and Talent Development Advisor (Hybrid)

The Senior Advisor of Leadership & Talent Development is a unique opportunity for an experienced learning strategist who is passionate about building future-ready leaders and modernizing enterprise learning at Mayo Clinic in support of the Bold. Forward vision and People Strategy. In this role, you will lead the assessment, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of enterprise-wide leadership and talent development strategies, programs and learning experiences. This role requires strategic thinking, credibility, ingenuity and innovation as you create solutions to complex challenges and collaborate across the organization to build world-class talent and leadership.

A pivotal emphasis of this role is the enterprise learning strategy. The Senior Advisor will serve as a lead architect and thought partner for scalable, high-impact learning solutions that strengthen leadership capability and meet evolving organizational needs. The role will advance curriculum and learning-experience design, AI-enabled learning and content development, personalized and skills-based learning pathways, facilitation and leadership development programs. The individual will bring an enterprise perspective to learning modernization while preserving meaningful human connection in leadership and talent development experiences.

Other responsibilities include engaging in broad, complex enterprise and shield-advancing initiatives. In partnership with HR colleagues, you will work closely with leaders and stakeholders to develop mission-related strategy and influence change across a broad spectrum of needs. Consult with senior leaders and HR colleagues, including presenting recommendations to executive leadership groups and C-suite audiences. Effectively manage and influence cross-functional, matrix, and site relationships while ensuring a systemic, enterprise viewpoint. Serve as a program or project leader and provide direction to project activities and implementation led by less experienced team members. Monitor external trends, research, and best practices and translate them into practical innovations for Mayo Clinic. Serve as a subject matter expert, thought leader, and spokesperson for Leadership & Talent Development.

Must have authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorship now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee or asylee).

Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years of professional experience in leadership development, learning, talent development, coaching, or human resources. Demonstrated experience leading complex, enterprise-wide learning or leadership development strategies and initiatives.

Required capabilities: Role model for Mayo Clinic values of quality, service, safety, and outcomes; outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; strong conceptual, analytical, consulting, facilitation, and learning-experience design skills; ability to build partnerships within teams and across departments; knowledge of talent development and adult learning principles; capability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously; experience influencing senior leaders and leading through a matrixed environment; and ability to apply emerging technologies, including AI-enabled approaches, responsibly to learning and content development. 

Additional qualifications: 

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a related field is preferred. Relevant HR, learning, talent development, facilitation, or assessment certifications are preferred. Healthcare experience and experience in internal or external consulting roles are desired. Experience with enterprise learning strategy, curriculum architecture, learning-experience design, skills-based development, digital learning, or AI-enabled content development is preferred.