Senior Manager, Learning & Development

Novocure Inc; Wayne (PA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company is seeking a Senior Manager, Learning & Development in a remote role. This position involves designing innovative learning programs to enhance clinical expertise and leadership skills. Ideal candidates will have 7-10 years in biotech or medical device sales, with a strong focus on training and education. The role requires excellent communication skills and a passion for fostering employee growth. Join a mission-driven organization committed to making a difference in cancer treatment.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical or medical device sales.
• 2+ years in Learning & Development with expertise in instructional design.
• Oncology experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver learning programs combining best practices.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for active participation.
• Apply project management skills to deliver initiatives simultaneously.

Skills

Project management

Instructional design

Facilitation

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's in Learning, Education, or related field

Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Manager, Learning & Development plays a pivotal role in shaping how Novocure develops its people, drives performance, and supports our patient-forward mission. This leader will design and deliver impactful learning strategies that strengthen clinical expertise, enhance professional skills, and build leadership effectiveness across the US Business Unit. As a strategic partner and facilitator, you will create innovative learning experiences that inspire curiosity, foster growth, and enable our teams to thrive in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment. This is a full-time, exempt, remote role tied to the Chesterbrook office reporting to the Director, Learning & Development.

Responsibilities

• Design and Deliver Learning Programs: Create engaging, modern learning solutions that combine instructional design best practices, adult learning theory, and interactive facilitation techniques (both live and virtual).
• Facilitate Learning Discussions: Lead dynamic workshops, training sessions, and learning forums that encourage active participation, reflection, and application.
• Project Leadership: Apply project management skills to scope, organize, and deliver multiple initiatives simultaneously ensuring timelines, resources, and deliverables are met with excellence.
• Learning Needs Analysis: Partner with business leaders, sales, medical, and marketing teams to identify performance gaps and recommend innovative solutions.
• Learning Experience Innovation: Employ varied delivery methods including classroom, virtual, blended, and field-based learning to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Content Quality & Consistency: Champion excellence in learning materials, ensuring programs are impactful, scalable, and sustainable.
• Measurement & Insights: Use analytics and KPIs to evaluate program effectiveness, track trends, and continuously improve.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships with subject matter experts and stakeholders to align on priorities and deliver high-value learning solutions.
• Culture of Growth: Reinforce training as an essential part of Novocure's culture, empowering employees to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in biotech/pharmaceutical, durable medical equipment, or medical device sales, with exposure to training, education, or marketing.
• 2+ years in Learning & Development, with proven expertise in instructional design, facilitation, and project management.
• Oncology experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's in Learning, Education, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences and build trust.
• Track record of success in leading projects and delivering learning programs that achieve measurable impact.
• Vendor management experience with training platforms and technologies.
• Passion for helping people learn, grow, and succeed.

Other

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours

Novocure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veteran and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Novocure is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicant's needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please email [e-mail]

About Novocure

Our vision: Patient-forward — aspiring to make a difference in cancer. Our patient-forward mission: Together with our patients, we strive to extend survival in some of the most aggressive forms of cancer by developing and commercializing our innovative therapy. Our patient-forward values: innovation, focus, drive, courage, trust, empathy.