Senior Manager, Commercial Learning and Development

Gilead Sciences; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Commercial Learning and Development to enhance training initiatives in HIV, liver diseases, and oncology. This role involves designing comprehensive learning plans, managing training for new hires, and collaborating across departments to boost therapeutic expertise. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial training skills, project management experience, and a positive, growth-oriented mindset. Join this innovative firm and make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector while fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in commercial training or health education.
• 8+ years in biotech or pharmaceutical industry with product launches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the annual learning plan for therapy teams.
• Develop training materials and manage projects with partners.

Skills

Commercial training

Soft skills

Sales training practices

Project management

Communication skills

Digital learning tools

Analytical skills

Cross-functional project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, science, or related field

Tools

MS Office applications

Job description

Senior Manager, Commercial Learning and Development

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Job Description

Job Summary: Reporting to the Sr Director of Commercial Operations, the Senior Manager of Commercial Learning and Development (CL&D) will serve as the CL&D Business Partner for Canada, focusing on training needs in HIV, liver diseases, and oncology. Responsibilities include designing and managing comprehensive learning initiatives, leading the development and execution of the annual CL&D plan, and ensuring excellence and patient centricity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and execute the annual learning plan for the therapy teams.
• Manage development and planning of training for new hires across sales, marketing, and cross-functional roles.
• Integrate Gilead’s sales and competencies model into all training activities.
• Collaborate with departments to develop training that enhances therapeutic expertise.
• Oversee the Gilead Learning Management System (LMS) for content updates and innovation.
• Develop training materials and manage projects with internal and external partners.
• Support Sales Directors by managing coaching resources and reports.
• Participate in digital transformation initiatives to implement innovative training solutions.
• Partner with global teams to ensure local awareness and use of assets.
• Conduct needs analysis, implement solutions, and embed certification and KPI strategies in training.

Knowledge And Skills

• Positive, growth mindset fostering inclusion and diversity.
• Strong skills in commercial training, soft skills, and benchmarking.
• Understanding of sales training practices and procedures.
• Ability to develop training plans, manage projects within budget and timeline.
• Excellent planning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in digital learning and analytical tools.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in commercial training or health education.
• At least 3 years of field sales experience.
• Over 8 years in biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including product launches.
• Expertise in adult learning and consultative selling; certification is a plus.
• Experience in virology or oncology is preferred.
• Experience in launch excellence and training is advantageous.

Leadership Qualities

• Visionary thinking with high performance standards.
• Hands-on approach with independence in role execution.
• Strategic planning for learning initiatives.
• Customer-focused with results orientation.
• Innovative mindset embracing new technologies.
• Collaborative development and implementation of training activities.
• Coaching and mentoring skills for team development.

Gilead Core Values

• Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Inclusion

Application Process

Current employees and contractors should apply via the internal portal in Workday.