Manager Innovation Lab, Learning & Training Assets Delivery, MAVA

Location – Hyderabad  #LI Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

Immersive Training Development & XR Adoption Leadership

• Design, develop, and deliver high-impact training experiences that accelerate adoption of XR solutions—including AR/VR simulations, Metaverse‑-based learning, and spatial applications—for associates and client groups‑.
• Build and scale immersive learning programs that drive proficiency, confidence, and sustained usage of XR tools.
• Translate complex XR capabilities into intuitive, actionable learning content for rapid onboarding and continued skill development.

XR Learning Content Creation

• Develop immersive training assets such as VR modules, scenario-based‑ experiences, AR-enhanced tutorials, and spatial walkthroughs.
• Partner with internal teams and external XR development vendors to create standardized learning materials and immersive experience documentation.
• Build facilitator guides, quick-start manuals, and user playbooks for both self‑-paced and instructor‑-‑led XR training.

Training Delivery & Facilitation

• Deliver compelling training sessions—virtual, in-person, and within immersive environments—to a wide range of learners, from early adopters to senior leaders and clients.
• Lead train-the‑-trainer programs that empower facilitators, project teams, and clients to independently deliver high‑-quality‑ XR training.

Change Management & Capability Enablement

• Drive awareness, readiness, and behavioral adoption of XR solutions across the enterprise by embedding training into launch plans and stakeholder engagements.
• Act as an organizational champion for immersive technologies, helping teams understand value, use cases, and integration opportunities.

Logistical Planning & Deployment of XR Solutions

• Lead logistical planning, setup, and deployment of XR hardware and software across a variety of environments—including classrooms, conference spaces, field locations, events, and client sites.
• Manage XR equipment inventory, device preparation, configuration, distribution, troubleshooting workflows, and onsite support during training sessions.
• Ensure smooth operational execution of XR learning experiences, from pre-event readiness through post‑-training‑ breakdown and device return.

Learning Curriculum, Measurement & Optimization

• Conduct learning needs analyses to define skills, behaviors, and proficiencies required for XR solution adoption.
• Measure training effectiveness using surveys, behavioral data, adoption metrics, and user feedback; refine learning programs accordingly.
• Stay current on XR learning trends, experience design, technical capabilities, and immersive instructional methodologies.

Program & Partner Management

• Manage multiple immersive learning development workstreams, ensuring quality, timeliness, and alignment with Innovation Lab objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subject matter experts, stakeholders, vendors, and XR partners to support ongoing learning asset creation.
• Maintain a dynamic online learning hub/intranet presence to centralize content access and foster a culture of curiosity and exploration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in L&D, business, education, technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing and delivering adult learning programs, including immersive or XR-enhanced‑ training.
• Proven ability to develop training that drives adoption of emerging technologies (ideally AR/VR/XR or spatial applications).
• Expertise in adult learning principles, instructional frameworks, and blended/immersive curriculum development.
• Experience delivering live in-person and virtual training sessions, demos, and hands-on workshops.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to use data to optimize‑ learning outcomes.
• Project management expertise and experience in innovation or start‑up environments.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Learning Management Systems.

Preferred Experience

• Experience planning, deploying, and supporting XR hardware and software in diverse settings such as classrooms, event spaces, field operations, client environments, and enterprise workplaces.
• Familiarity with XR device ecosystems (e.g., Meta Quest, HTC Vive, Apple Vision Pro), device management, and technical setup.
• Knowledge of XR content workflows, immersive experience design, or basic spatial computing concepts.
• Prior experience working with clients or external partners to deploy immersive training or experiential technology.

Why Join Novartis Innovation Lab

• Work on high-impact problems that enable innovation acceleration at the intersection of science, emerging technology, and human behavior
• Build and validate next-generation digital solutions used across a global pharmaceutical enterprise
• Operate in a true innovation environment that values evidence, experimentation, and learning, and measurable business impact
• Contribute to reusable capabilities that shape how Novartis innovates at scale

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together.  https://www.novartis.com/about/roadmap/people-and-culture 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

Values and Behaviors: Demonstrates and upholds Novartis values and behaviors in all aspects of work and collaboration. 

Location: Hyderabad NKC. Hybrid | 3 days a week in office is mandatory.