Associate Director, Scientific Training, Medical Affairs

Davita Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical diagnostics is seeking an Associate Director of Scientific Training for Medical Affairs in Bedford, Massachusetts. This role focuses on developing comprehensive training programs for new hires and continuous learning, requiring strategic thought and collaboration across departments. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in medical education, with preferred experience in compliance and radiopharmaceuticals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in Medical Affairs Training.
• Proven ability to manage complex training programs.
• Strong budget management and curriculum development experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and delivery of medical training programs.
• Analyze organizational needs to address performance gaps.
• Collaborate with various departments for training compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BS/MS in life sciences or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Description

Lantheus is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts with offices in Canada, and Sweden. For more than 60 years, Lantheus has been instrumental in pioneering the field of medical imaging and has helped physicians enhance patient care with its broad product portfolio.

Lantheus is an entrepreneurial, agile, growing organization that provides innovative diagnostics, targeted therapeutics, and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions that empower clinicians to find, fight and follow disease. At Lantheus our purpose and values guide our behaviors in all interactions and play a vital role in creating a dynamic environment that contributes to our success. Every employee is crucial to our success; we respect one another and act as one knowing that someone's health is in our hands. We believe in helping people be their best and are seeking to bring together a diverse group of individuals with different viewpoints and skill sets to be a part of a productive and inclusive team.

This position is site-based and requires a presence on-site three days per week.

Summary of Role

The Associate Director of Scientific Training for Medical Affairs will drive the development and delivery of new hire, transitional, and continuous scientific, clinical and radiopharmaceutical learning and development programs for the Field Medical and Medical Affairs organization. This role demands a strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail and a strong background in training. The Associate Director will work closely with the Director of Scientific Training, the Head of Medical Communications, Medical Directors and the Head of Field Medical Affairs to ensure that training programs are aligned with organizational goals and compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Drive the development and delivery of comprehensive scientific, medical and radiopharmaceutical training/learning and development programs for new hires, transitioning employees, and continuous professional development within the Field Medical and Medical Affairs organization.


• Analyze organizational needs and develop a strategic training plan to address performance and skill gaps.


• Strategically support the Field Medical head to collaboratively perform regular field needs assessments, set annual training agendas, determine compliance monitoring priorities, and identify performance/skill gaps for Field Medical Teams.


• Drive the development and delivery of comprehensive curriculum design, education implementation, and other training projects as assigned.


• Support pre-conference training and data readiness from a planning and execution perspective.


• Conduct field medical ride-alongs to maintain an understanding of real-world situations and evolving role needs.


• Support ongoing analysis and internal and external audits as required.


• Review systems documentation of field activities to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.


• Work collaboratively with other departments, including R&D, Commercial, Regulatory, and Legal to ensure training programs meet the needs of the Field Medical and Medical Affairs organization.


• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the department and organization.

Basic Qualifications

• BS/MS in life sciences Medical Education, Health Sciences, healthcare, business administration, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MPH, PhD, PharmD) preferred


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a focus on Medical Affairs Training/Learning and Development


• Proven ability to manage complex training programs and initiatives.


• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess organizational needs and develop strategic training plans.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across various departments.


• Strong budget management skills and experience with curriculum development and education implementation.

Other Requirements

• Preferred experience and knowledge of Compliance and regulatory requirements within the medical field


• Preferred experience in radiopharmaceuticals


• Preferred experience in oncology or neurology

Core Values

The ideal candidate will embody Lantheus core values:

• Let people be their best


• Respect one another and act as one


• Learn, adapt, and win


• Know someone's health is in our hands


• Own the solution and make it happen

Lantheus is an equal opportunity employer that provides a workplace free from discrimination. All qualified applicants and employees are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the Lantheus Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

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