POSITION OVERVIEW
KV Pharmaceutical seeks VP of Corporate Learning & Development to have oversight for training and development programs as well as KV’s learning management system (LMS). The position requires integration and cross-functional communication between our corporate, manufacturing, and sales training leaders to foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge management. Key objectives include designing, directing, and implementing a corporate university structure. The VP will also collaborate with staffing and human resources to develop and enhance programs for succession planning, mentoring/coaching, career development, and performance management.

QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates will posses a Masters Degree or Ph.D. in Business, Organizational Development, Human Resource Development, Adult Learning, or a related discipline. Minimum of 10 year’s of experience leading a team is required as well as managing a broad range of training and development initiatives with exposure at the corporate office level. Candidates must demonstrate a track record of designing and using metrics to measure the effectiveness/impact of training/development programs.

COMPANY OVERVIEW
KV Pharmaceutical Company, based in St. Louis, MO, (www.kvph.com) has reported its 12th consecutive year of record revenues in Fiscal 2007, reporting net sales of over $440 million.

KV is a fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, markets, and acquires technologically distinguished products through Ther-Rx Corporation, our branded wholly-owned subsidiary and ETHEX Corporation, our generic/non-branded wholly-owned subsidiary. With more than 60 years in business, KV applies its 15 unique patent protected and proprietary drug delivery technologies to both the brand and generic/non-branded subsidiaries.

KV Pharmaceutical provides a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) and profit-sharing, health, vision, and dental to its 1,600 employees. We offer competitive salaries and stock options as well as a comprehensive relocation package.

We are seeking individuals with excellent training and presentation skills, experience consulting with senior executives, strategic thinking and planning, and the ability to drive results and measure training outcomes. Manufacturing and pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred.


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