Associate Director Global Scientific Training Lead (Neuroscience)

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 149,100 - 234,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Volunteer Time Off

Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic training lead to enhance medical training programs in Immunology. This role involves developing and executing comprehensive training plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of adult learning principles, with a focus on innovative training solutions. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your expertise and offers opportunities for professional growth while making a significant impact in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in biopharmaceuticals with training experience preferred.
• Advanced degree in a scientific field is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global medical training plans for Immunology.
• Collaborate with internal resources for effective training.

Skills

Curriculum Design

Adult Learning Principles

Leadership Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Education

Advanced scientific degree (MD, MSc, PhD, PharmD)

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Storyline

Adobe Captivate

Articulate

Job description

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Job Description

OBJECTIVES:

• Collaboration with functional Medical Affairs partners (including Global Medical Leads, Scientific Communications, Evidence Generation and LOC Medical Affairs), responsible for leading the ITP and IgAN Training Council to oversee development of the Immunology (ITP/IgAN) Global Medical training plan
• Oversight of the execution and delivery of the Immunology (ITP/IgAN) Global Medical training plan
• Drive partnerships with Global Medical Excellence & Scientific Training peers as well as LOC Medical Affairs aligned personnel to design cutting-edge training programs in a way that promote and deliver effective adult learning
• Represent training on cross-functional therapeutic area/product teams, including Global Medical Strategy Teams, and serve as the authority on training excellence throughout Medical

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Responsible for overseeing the development, delivery, and execution of global medical training plans for Immunology (ITP/IgAN)/therapeutic area
• Identifying and effectively partner with internal resources (Global Medical Leads, Scientific Communications, Medical Excellence, Scientific Training, and LOC medical affairs representatives) for input into the medical training plan in order to ensure a well-informed and robust TA Training Plan
• Effectively partner and engage with Scientific Communications personnel to identify required Medical training resources as well as to instill and reinforce principles of instructional design in the creation of medical training content created for Medical training
• Where necessary, convert content/oversee the conversion of content sourced from the Scientific Communication Platform to material effective for training and learning purposes
• Ensure all medical training materials are up-to-date and compliant with all internal policy and external regulations that guide the development of medical training content.
• Partner with Digital, Data & Technology to ensure medical training content and curriculum are maintained on relevant platforms and learning management systems (LMS)
• Generates collaboration, cooperation and communication where necessary across other Global Medical functions and between LOC medical affairs representatives in the extended team ensuring that team goals are achieved
• Identify and track metrics for Immunology (ITP/IgAN)/product training to benchmark effectiveness of training and the impact on learning
• Maintain product and disease-state expertise for associated products and therapeutic areas
• Maintain proficiency in learning software such as Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Articulate, etc.
• Manage resources (i.e. agencies and budget) against plan

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Education

• Advanced scientific degree (e.g. MD, MSc, PhD or PharmD) and a specialization or concentration in learning or education is preferred

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix structure is required
• Experience in customer-facing roles (e.g. Medical Science Liaison, Product Specialist) is preferred
• 2+ years of experience within medical or biopharmaceutical training (a training function is preferred)

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge of curriculum design, competency-based training and adult learning best practices, legal and regulatory requirements, Codes of Practice, Standard Operating Practices and guidelines
• Experience with learning management systems and distance learning platforms is required
• Experience working with vendors and complex projects is required

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

• Must have deep scientific knowledge for respective products and therapeutic area

Leadership

• Strong leadership presence and ability to build relationships with stakeholders across the Medical Affairs organization and cross-functionally as appropriate (i.e. Commercial L&D partners, clinical development, etc..)
• Clear vision as to the elements of an effective, cutting-edge Medical training organization as well as the ability to communicate that value proposition internally and across multiple stakeholder groups

Decision-making and Autonomy

• Ability to seek input from a diverse group of constituents and stakeholders and adjudicate differences in perspective and feedback in order to drive decision and execution
• Ability to communicate rationale behind a decision

Interaction

• Must be able to engage with stakeholders across functions with varying degrees of seniority and be able to effectively communicate with and appreciate cultural differences
• Executive leadership presence and confidence

Innovation

• Innovative ideas in the design of effective training programs, deployment of training, and tracking/measuring learning effectiveness

Complexity

• Thorough and comprehensive understanding of the clinical development and commercialization process

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Certification in learning and/or education is advantageous

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May work on the computer for several hours at a time

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• May travel within the US and internationally to the EU and Japan offices and other meeting locations

ADDITIONAL US SPECIFIC INFORMATION (FOR US RECRUITMENT ONLY):

• 8+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix structure is required
• Experience in customer-facing roles (e.g. Medical Science Liaison, Product Specialist) is preferred
• 2+ years of experience within medical or biopharmaceutical training (a training function is preferred)

ADDITIONAL EUROPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION (FOR EUROPEAN RECRUITMENT ONLY):

• Advanced scientific degree (e.g. MD, MSc, PhD or PharmD) and a specialization or concentration in learning or education is preferred

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:

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$149,100.00 - $234,300.00

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.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

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Locations

USA - MA - Cambridge - Kendall Square - 500

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt

Yes. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.