Learning And Development Specialist

AstraZeneca; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking an Oncology Learning and Capability Development Manager to enhance the proficiency of its UK sales and medical teams. This role involves creating comprehensive training programs while collaborating with global teams to ensure current relevance and compliance with industry standards. Join a vibrant team at Pancras Square, London, dedicated to making a difference in cancer treatment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Learning & Development within the Pharma sector, preferably Oncology.
• Skills in designing and implementing digital training solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and delivery of scientific training programs.
• Ensure compliance with ABPI standards in training for customer-facing teams.
• Collaborate with global teams to tailor training materials.

Skills

Learning & Development Experience

Learning Technologies

Training Program Development

Team Leadership

Coaching Excellence

Strategic Thinking

Change Management

Education

APBI Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Oncology Learning and Capability Development Manager

Location: Pancras Square, London (Hybrid/3 days onsite)

Duration: 6 months+

Outside IR35

Position Overview:

We invite you to become a key contributor to the UK Oncology Business Unit in the role of Learning and Capability Development Manager. This position is essential in shaping the proficiency and expertise of our Sales, Medical, and Diagnostic field force teams. You will spearhead the creation and delivery of comprehensive scientific training programs, ensuring our teams possess a robust understanding of therapy areas, adhering to ABPI standards for all customer-facing functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate within a dynamic team to ensure that our customer-facing teams receive comprehensive and compliant training, staying current with the latest scientific insights related to their specific tumour areas, including disease, treatment, and guidelines.
• Implement innovative and flexible training solutions, utilising digital, omnichannel, and advanced learning technologies to deliver essential scientific knowledge and updates.
• Partner with Global Oncology Training and Development teams to develop and tailor existing training materials, guaranteeing all local training resources are current and relevant.

Join Us:

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a driven individual with a passion for learning and oncology to play a vital role in developing the capabilities of a high-performing team. You will work in a vibrant location at Pancras Square, London, within an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

Essential Skills/Experience:

• Learning & Development experience in Pharma environment (Oncology experience advantageous)
• Experience in learning technologies
• Experience developing and delivering training programs
• Excellence in leading/facilitating in a team
• Excellence in coaching
• Strategic and creative thinking
• Change management
• Training and development experience in secondary care selling environment.
• APBI qualified

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Sales or Head Office experience in pharmaceuticals
• Experience in developing bespoke capability programs for different functions
• Understanding of customer engagement programs and training
• Advanced communication and influencing skills
• Prior training and development role
• Marketing experience

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, enabling us to proactively take initiatives, speak up and see first-hand the difference we've made. We are trusted and empowered to be creative, solving problems by taking risks with science as our guardrail. We embrace continuous change and improvement, encouraged to think differently and develop game-changing ideas. We are fundamentally changing the way cancer is treated through innovation.

Are you ready to build a rewarding and meaningful career as part of a dedicated Oncology team? Apply now to join us in making a difference to those living with cancer!

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