Associate Director, People Development

Associate Director, People Development

The Associate Director, People & Leadership Development reports to the Sr. Director, People Experience and works closely with the People Business Partners to design and deliver talent and learning solutions to improve business results. Successful candidates will be passionate about creating a learning culture and strategically growing the capacity and capability of talent.

The ideal candidate is a skilled and confident facilitator, experienced program designer, and certified DiSC practitioner with a strong background in leadership and professional development. They are a strategic thinker who connects learning initiatives directly to business outcomes and a creative problem solver with a passion for helping leaders grow and succeed. This individual thrives in a collaborative, fast paced, and mission driven environment, bringing curiosity, adaptability, and a deep commitment to developing others in alignment with GeneDx's purpose and principles. This role also oversees vendor partnerships, ensuring GeneDx leverages best-class external resources to strengthen and scale our internal learning strategy.

This is a hybrid position in Gaithersburg, MD.

Job Responsibilities

Program Design & Delivery

• Design, facilitate, and continuously improve leadership and manager development programs aligned to GeneDx's principles and business priorities.
• Lead DiSC workshops and integrate behavioral insights into coaching and team development initiatives.
• Deliver engaging in-person and virtual learning sessions with confidence, credibility, and connection to GeneDx's mission.
• Partner with business leaders and People Business Partners to identify skill gaps, design, develop and curate creative learning programs and pathways to support strategic business priorities.
• Create scalable content in multiple formats (live sessions, eLearning, blended learning, self-paced toolkits).

Vendor & Program Management

Facilitation & Coaching

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

People Manager

Education, Experience, and Skills

Physical Demands

Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods.

Work Environment

Acknowledgements

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.