Pharmaceutical Sales Trainer/Training Manager – Rare Disease - Contract

Syneos Health; United States; Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A biopharmaceutical solutions organization is seeking a Pharmaceutical Sales Trainer/Training Manager to deliver effective training in gene therapy. Key responsibilities include managing training sessions, coaching representatives, and developing training content focused on rare diseases. Candidates should have a college degree, expertise in bio-pharma sales training, and advanced PowerPoint skills. This role offers a remote work environment on a 4-month contract.

Benefits

401k match eligibility

Paid time off

Benefits through ACA provisions

Qualifications

• 4+ years in bio-pharma sales training, especially in rare diseases.
• High-level PowerPoint skills required.
• Experience in pharma sales and sales management.

Responsibilities

• Manages both live and virtual training sessions.
• Coaches field staff and evaluates training effectiveness.
• Leads national and POA meetings and administers training updates.

Skills

Facilitation Skills

Coaching

Communication

Training Development

Education

4-year college degree

MBA or master's in instructional design

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Pharmaceutical Sales Trainer/Training Manager – Rare Disease - Contract

Updated: September 24, 2025
Location: Remote, Remote, United States
Job ID:11233

You’re driven, resourceful, and above all else - remarkably smart.

The Training Manager (TM) is primarily responsible for strategic direction related to gene therapy and the successful delivery, execution, and management of all of the clients’ training-related needs. The TM is expected to comprehend and communicate the disease state, marketplace, and product-specific materials and must possess effective facilitation and communication skills. As a partner to sales management, should be highly competent in selling skills in complex customer environments. Experience in rare disease markets. The TM should be capable of developing creative training curricula for small teams with limited budgets, and able to represent training leadership in meetings when needed, ensuring seamless communication and continuity. Operational excellence in using data to identify appropriate patients is crucial, along with experience in facilitating RC approval for innovative training materials.

Please note this is a 4-month contract.

Job Responsibilities

Facilitation & Presentation Skills

• Manages live or virtual classroom environment in a manner that allows participants to meet learning objectives
• Provide impactful webinar training as required
• Experienced in engaging workshop delivery utilizing Adult Learning Principles
• Provide Train the Leader/Trainer workshops
• Facilitate onboarding and POA workshops, especially in rare disease contexts

Coaching & Developing Others

• Coaches representatives during training classes and in evening sessions
• Evaluates the competency levels of training class participants and provides timely evaluations and feedback
• Completes Field Rides upon request from Sales Leadership
• Provide effective remote coaching to field-based teams
• Engage in Mentoring opportunities with Field-Based trainers and personnel

Content & Logistics

• Supports Field Sales and Field Sales Management Team by leading efforts around national sales meetings, POA meetings, manager meetings, and other training initiatives
• Own the Agenda Development/Updates for training activities
• Manage the Medical, Legal, Regulatory Review process for training assets, including facilitation of RC approval for non-traditional materials
• Assist in Curriculum Development where appropriate, with emphasis on creative, budget-conscious solutions for small teams

Client Focused

• Oversees implementation of, or delivers, all training programs, including new-hire backfill training, advanced training, NSMs, POAs, and virtual training
• Conducts ongoing training needs analyses
• Creates and maintains a workable Training Plan to determine the goals, strategies, and tactics to be implemented to achieve client satisfaction
• Represents training leadership in meetings when needed and ensures seamless follow-through and communication

Job Qualifications

• Required: 4-year college degree; Preferred: MBA or master’s in instructional design
• Required: Bio-pharma sales training experience with experience in rare disease markets, high-level PowerPoint skills
• Pharma sales and sales management experience; background in Key Account Management, Reimbursement

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $79.33 but may vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role.

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