Clinical Training and Learning Design Specialist

ICON Strategic Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global clinical research organization is seeking a Clinical Training and Education Specialist to develop and implement scientific education programs. This role requires a BA/BS in life sciences, expertise in project management, and experience in pharmaceutical training. The organization offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, emphasizing work-life balance and inclusivity.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in using information management tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical context.
• Strong success in training and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Support development of educational programs for colleagues.
• Implement educational materials and programs to meet business needs.
• Manage external vendors for education program design.

Skills

Pharmaceutical training and education experience

Project management expertise

Knowledge of clinical research processes

Experience in training design and development

Ability to manage complex projects

Experience with external training vendors

Strong understanding of state-of-the-art technologies

Education

BA/BS degree in life science or relevant technical field

Job description

As a Clinical Training and Education Specialist you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Support Curriculam Management, Training and Education areas to facilitate implementation of scientific, technical and compliance education programs and associated materials to for those areas in scope e.g., clinical, medical, safety, regulatory and related quality management systems

What you will be doing:

• Support and collaborate with functional lines developing educational programs that ensure that colleagues meet or exceed the expectations of their roles as technical contributors and project team members.
• Support the development/implementation of a variety of technical education materials and programs such as symposia, short web-based “adverts”; case studies, journal clubs; simulations, games, newsletters and other modes of education and communication to meet business needs.
• Support the implementation of curricula within supported functional lines.
• Support the integration of e-enabled educational programs, materials and blended learning solutions so that they can be launched and tracked in appropriate learning management system(s).
• Support TEL to develop training implementation strategies for business process improvements (BPIs) to ensure the relevance to the roles supported
• Support TEL to manage external vendors (as required) for the design, development and implementation of education programs.

You are:

• BA/BS degree in life science or relevant technical field is required.
• Pharmaceutical training and education experience are preferred
• Knowledge of clinical research & drug development in a pharmaceutical environment.
• Demonstrated training design and development as well as project management expertise.
• Demonstrated experience in using information management tools and techniques
• Demonstrated experience in selecting and working with external training vendors
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical research processes, drug development process and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of client context, culture and RD business
• Ability to manage complex projects and cross- functional processes required
• Knowledge of organizational development principles and demonstrated success in implementing organizational development strategies
• Knowledge and demonstrated success in training and curriculum development and methods including implementation
• Demonstrated success/results in prior scientific/administrative education roles
• Strong understanding of the state-of-the-art technologies to evaluate and leverage them into improved business processes for worldwide deployment and adoption
• Expertise in developing e-enabled education programs

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others

Visit our careers website to read more about the benefits of working at ICON: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless - there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.