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Kashif Kamal

Certified Learning & Development Expert and HR Professional

I am a certified Learning & Development expert with 20 years of experience in the dynamic pharmaceutical sector, working across EMEA and global markets. I specialize in launching strategic L&D initiatives, leadership development, and talent assessments, supported by a team of trainers, external training partners, and in-house experts and SMEs.

I play a key role in our organization's cultural transformation, being responsible for one of the four pillars: enabling our talent. I focus on creating an environment that supports continuous learning and development, fostering a culture that values and nurtures the people.

My key strengths are:

  • enhancing emotional intelligence for better retention and quicker talent pipeline readiness.
  • With a strong mix of business insight and knowledge of cognitive and behavioral sciences, I drive transformative change.
  • I strategically blend theory and practice to develop talent strategies and lead group learning programs that enhance employee skills and promote a thriving, adaptive workplace culture.

My Skills

  • Learning and Talent Development Strategy
  • Talent Development Frameworks
  • LMS and self-paced learnings
  • Learning effectiveness and evaluation
  • Leadership Development
  • Training Needs Analysis
  • Training Delivery
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Talent Assessment
  • L&D Budgeting and Resource Planning

Education

  • 2015 – 2017
    Masters in Human Resource
    Indian Institute of Management and Technology, Delhi, India
  • 2014 – 2016
    Diploma in Training and Development
    Indian School of Training and Development, Delhi, India
  • 1999-2001
    Bachelors in Science
    St. Xaviers University, India

Experience

  • Corporate Manager Learning and Development HR
    Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, RAK, UAE
    Jan 2022 - Current

    • Strategized the 2024-2026 learning plan for the talent pillar in our cultural transformation project, guiding talent development and performance management.
    • Attained a 30% reduction in training cost per participant in 2023 compared to 2022, demonstrating effective cost optimization strategies and resource utilization.

  • Sr Manager Sales Training and L&D Technologies
    Abbvie Pharmaceuticals, India
    Jul 2021 – Jan 2022

    • Shepherded a team of dedicated Learning and Development specialists, providing guidance, coaching, and support to drive the successful implementation of annual L&D plans for the eye care business.

  • Lead HR Leadership Development and Digital Learning
    Wockhardt Pharmaceuticals, Delhi, India
    Jan 2021 – July 2021

    • Strategized and executed a comprehensive Management Development Program with the HR and commercial L&D team, encompassing all job levels from front-line managers to senior leadership roles.

  • Growth Path
    MSD Pharmaceuticals, Delhi, India
    Aug 2008 – Jan 2020

    • Transition from Key Account manager to regional manager L&D and Manager Learning Design and Development with global HR team.

Colaborative Areas

Strategic Capability Development

Project Management

Vendor Management

Strategizing Learning Effectiveness Measures

Talent Identification and Development

Developing Internal Pool of SMEs and Trainers

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Recommendations

Kashif thinks from learners perspective, and that's what makes him unique. Kashif and I almost began our L&D journey together, and Kashif has diversified experience within L&D space. He is one of those rare L&D professionals to has facilitated sessions, provided on the job coaching support and developed tons of e-learning modules. Kashif has helped me understand instructional design better. What strikes me about Kashif spared time to teach me Articulate Storyline, and he honored my request to connect at odd hours. He possesses enthusiasm to share his diverse and global experience, and that's some I admire about him. Moreover, he never seems to get complacent with knowledge and looks for improvement with each passing project. Recently, I was blown away by his work on Training Need Analysis and insights into digital learning. Kashif is a delight to partner with because he is learner-centric. I wish him all the best.
Samuel Wankhade
L&D | Jack of a few trades
I worked with Kashif for 6 years in the Global Learning & Development department at Merck. Kashif worked on many projects for me. His skill sets include instructional design, development and project management. One of the more memorable traits Kashif possesses is his willingness to help out. He never said "no". One project that stands out to me is the redesign of the new employee onboarding resources that required updating. Kashif gave the resources a new more modern look and feel, kept them easy to navigate through and updated them with accurate information. I appreciated having Kashif get assigned to projects for my portfolio as I could count on him to get the work done.
Arnab Saha
Learning Leader I IIM Calcutta Alumni
Kashif is an experienced learning and development professional, with expertise in instructor-led training and eLearning development, with proficiency in creating blended learning solutions for adult learners. He has excellent strategic design capabilities that demonstrate his keen eye for innovative learning solutions that support the objectives of the modern learner. Kashif’s excellent project management and team work skills ensured successful implementation of a Learning Content Management System (LCMS), driving change within our company, and providing a new and innovative solution to support the needs of our global learning and development partners.
Kelly DeTommaso
Director of Learning and Development
I know Kashif for more that a decade now. I have found him to be very inquisitive and a fast learner...always. Kashif is a thorough professional and brings in innovation in designing learning solutions for the modern learner. Kashif's facilitation skills and interest towards measuring learning effectiveness along with his unique design & development abilities makes him a rounded workplace learning professional.
Denise Hunt, RPh
Learning Partner / Pharmacist

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Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

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