Associate Director, Field Access Training

Takeda; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 154,000 - 243,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a remote-based Field Access Training Lead in the U.S. to strengthen training for Field Access Managers and support key brands.

You will shape disease state, product, and access learning strategies, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure launch readiness and field effectiveness. The role reports to the Director of Field Access Training and requires a strong background in pharmaceutical training, program development, and stakeholder collaboration, with travel up to 10%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MS/MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• 5+ years of field access experience.
• 2+ years in access, sales, field, or commercial training.
• Experience creating training strategies with business partners.
• Strong organizational, planning and project management skills.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Healthcare business acumen and a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead training strategy development for in-market brands and launches.
• Assess needs and develop training solutions with partners.
• Create disease state, product, and access training curricula and roadmaps.
• Manage end-to-end training delivery and onboarding for Field Access Managers across levels.
• Partner across teams to align training design, development, launch readiness, and field training approaches.
• Maintain compliant training materials and curricula across platforms, venues, and events.
• Evaluate and improve training effectiveness with Learning Strategy & Operations.
• Manage assigned training budgets and vendors in partnership with leadership.

Skills

Field access exp

Training strategy

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Budget management

Launch experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

MS/MBA preferred

Job description

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Job Description:

About the role:

Join Takeda’s Field Access Training Team, part of Commercial Learning & Development and the Field Performance & Operations function within the U.S. Business Unit. In this remote role, you will help strengthen the capabilities of Field Access Managers and support business-critical brands. You will shape training strategies for disease state, product, and access learning, contributing to the team’s ability to meet business needs and support launches. Working with cross-functional partners and reporting to the Director of Field Access Training, you will help deliver effective training and build strong business partnerships. Your work will contribute to field readiness and team performance in a dynamic environment where needs may evolve and new solutions are needed.

How you will contribute

• Lead training strategy development: for in-market brands and business-critical launches, aligning plans with business needs and partners.
• Assess needs and develop training solutions: with business partners and Field Access Manager leadership.
• Create disease state, product, and access training: for assigned areas, including curricula and roadmaps.
• Manage end-to-end training delivery: and lead initial and new-hire training for Field Access Managers across levels.
• Partner across teams: to align training design, development, launch readiness, and field training approaches.
• Maintain compliant training materials and curricula: across platforms, venues, and events.
• Evaluate and improve training effectiveness: with Learning Strategy & Operations, implementing appropriate updates and enhancements.
• Manage assigned training budgets and vendors: in partnership with the Director of Field Access.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. MS/MBA preferred
• At least 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, immunology, biologic, biotechnology, or medical industry.
• At least 5 years of field access experience.
• At least 2 years of access, sales, field, or commercial training experience.
• Experience creating training strategies based on business needs and in collaboration with business partners.
• Ability to assess training needs, develop effective solutions, and collaborate across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills, including setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, along with strategic thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Health care business acumen and a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.

Preferred:

• People leader experience
• Strong analytical skills and budget management experience
• Launch experience

Travel Requirements:

• Periodic travel up to 10%

This position is currently classified as “remote” in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary:

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Massachusetts - Virtual

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$154,400.00 - $242,550.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

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Locations:

Massachusetts - Virtual

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Job Exempt:

Yes

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