Associate Director, Field Learning & Development - Gastroenterology

BioSpace; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi Genzyme in Cambridge, MA seeks an Associate Director of Field Learning & Development (Gastro). You will co-create world-class training, including live and eLearning, for disease and product knowledge and customer interactions, and lead on-the-ground deployment.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in pharma/biotech training, strong communication skills, and ability to partner across Sales, Marketing, Medical, and Compliance. Significant travel (25-35%) is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in pharma/biotech with training, field enablement, or commercial capability development experience.
• Experience translating complex clinical data into scalable learning content.
• Proven ability to lead national training programs and coach field teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy training for the Business Unit, including disease, product, and customer interaction capabilities.
• Manage field-based training programs, mentorships, coaching, and field assessment.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Medical, and Compliance to align training materials.
• Track and report metrics to demonstrate value and impact of training initiatives.

Skills

Training experience

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Travel willingness

Education

BA/BS degree

MBA or PharmD preferred

Job description

Job title: Associate Director, Field Learning & Development - Gastroenterology

• Location: Cambridge, MA

About The Job

Sanofi has pioneered the development and delivery of transformative therapies for patients affected by rare and debilitating diseases for over 30 years. We accomplish our goals through world-class research, collaboration with the global patient community, and with the compassion and commitment of our employees. With a focus on rare diseases, multiple sclerosis, immunology, and oncology, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve. Sanofi's portfolio of transformative therapies, which are marketed in countries around the world, represent groundbreaking and life-saving advances in medicine. As a Sanofi company, Sanofi Genzyme benefits from the reach and resources of one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, with a shared commitment to improving the lives of patients.

Sanofi Genzyme, an integrated global healthcare leader, discovers, develops and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients needs. Sanofi Genzyme has core strengths in the field of healthcare with seven growth platforms: diabetes solutions, human vaccines, innovative drugs, consumer healthcare, emerging markets, animal health and the new Sanofi Genzyme.

The Sanofi Dupixent Gastro Associate Director Field Learning & Development, reports to the Sanofi Dupixent Director of Field Learning & Development. The Dupixent Gastro Associate Director Field Learning & Development is based in Cambridge, MA.

The Associate Director of Field Learning & Development has responsibility for supporting commercial training needs. This person will have responsibility for strategic planning and implementation of world class product training, and skill-based training via eLearning, live meetings, virtual training and on demand training courses.

Ready to push the limits of whats possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.

About Sanofi

We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving peoples lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve peoples lives.

Main Responsibilities

Develop with the Director of Field Learning & Development, the training and development function for the Business Unit including disease, product, and customer interaction capabilities training as well as other trainings for Business Unit as needed. The Associate Director of Field Learning & Development will have responsibility for on-the-ground execution and deployment of training experiences.

Education

Assist in the development and execution of comprehensive strategic and tactical plans to support the short- and long-term objectives of the Sales, Marketing, and Patient Educational Services, and Reimbursement Teams. This includes responsibility for implementation and continuous improvement to the following work streams:

• New hire training programs and curriculum
• Continuing education with ongoing learning programs
• Advanced training for ongoing learning of product and disease knowledge and customer interaction capabilities
• Field advisory teams and learning champions
• Assist in the definition and development of core competencies and create tools, curriculum, and initiatives to support them
• Responsible for the development of classroom training programs including customer interaction capabilities as well as disease and product education via live training experiences, e-learning modules, WebEx, etc.
• Manage the Product Review Board process for all sales training materials to incorporate all appropriate regulatory and legal compliance programs into the appropriate training programs
• Responsible for the development of field-based training programs including field mentorships, coaching, and field assessment
• Establish and implement key metrics to track and communicate level of value and impact of sales training and development initiatives to all stakeholders
• Work closely with Sales and Marketing to ensure appropriate integration of sales and marketing materials into all new hire and ongoing learning training programs
• Manage, design, and deliver sales training materials for National Sales Meetings and Area/Zone and Regional Sales Meetings, in close coordination with Marketing, Field Advisory Teams/Learning Champions.
• Ensures budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements
• Select, develop, and manage relationships with key agency partners
• Provide a high level of strategic analysis and planning with the ability to work with and manage demands and expectations from multiple internal customers
• Design and attend certification training for relevant training programs and vendors

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree required. Advanced degree (MBA, PharmD, or equivalent) a plus.
• The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience with at least 1+ year in one or more of the following: leading national training programs, field enablement, commercial capability development, or field-based sales/account management with demonstrated training, coaching, or mentorship responsibilities preferred.
• Ideal candidate will have experience in specialty pharmaceuticals or biologics;immunology, rare disease, or related specialty experience strongly preferred.
• Experience translating complex clinical/scientific data into scalable learning content preferred.
• Proven communication skills with a well-developed ability to efficiently and productively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to influence, collaborate and interact effectively with a senior leadership team and multiple key stakeholders across sales and marketing to align objectives and provide consistent training direction.
• Demonstrated excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities including budgeting and actual spending against budget is required.
• Cross-functional partnership experience (Marketing, Sales, Medical, Compliance) strongly preferred.
• Ensure that all training programs are consistent with, and supporting of, company legal, regulatory and compliance guidelines.
• 25-35% national travel required

Preferred Qualifications

• Training experience strongly preferred
• Experience in Gastrointestinal marketplace
• Sales launch, biologic, and reimbursement experience strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills essential to success in this position
• Strong collaboration, organizational and operations skills

Why Choose Us?

• Make your work count by supporting a company that brings life-changing treatments to millions and is committed to doing right by patients, communities, and the planet.
• Drive progress from within by helping simplify, scale, and modernize how a global biopharma business delivers smarter, faster, and more sustainably.
• Support teams across science, medicine, and operations by building better systems, shaping bold strategies, and enabling innovation at speed.
• Make an impact across borders and functions, collaborating with leaders to turn complex challenges into real-world solutions.
• Advance your career through stretch roles, cross-functional moves, and development opportunities designed to match your ambition.
• Thrive in inclusive, high-performing teams where every role matters and every voice helps shape whats next.

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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.

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