Senior Manager, Medical Affairs Training & Development

System One, Inc.; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Remote work

Job summary

System One is seeking a Senior Manager, Medical Affairs Training & Development for a remote contract role. The position requires 5+ years in pharma/biotech with training expertise, and responsibilities include building and delivering Medical Affairs training programs, onboarding, and launch readiness.

Excellent stakeholder management and strong scientific communication are essential. This role offers 40 hours per week, up to $100 per hour, and requires translating complex scientific data into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical/biotech with Medical Affairs or scientific training experience.
• Ability to independently manage complex training initiatives from planning through evaluation.
• Strong understanding of Medical Affairs roles and learning needs in field-based and office-based settings.
• Translate complex scientific information into clear, audience-appropriate learning experiences.
• Proficiency with live and virtual training using adult learning principles.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Medical Affairs training programs (onboarding, continuing education, capability development, launch readiness).
• Translate scientific priorities into engaging training solutions.
• Lead complex workstreams and deliver high-quality results.
• Create onboarding experiences that build knowledge and readiness for new colleagues.
• Collaborate with Training, Medical Affairs Strategy, field leadership, and SMEs to identify needs.
• Convert complex data into clear learning materials.
• Manage launch readiness and CE initiatives, adapting to evolving needs.
• Facilitate training sessions using adult learning principles.
• Oversee timelines, stakeholders, and vendors; mitigate risks.
• Ensure scientific/compliance review of materials.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Maintain project documentation and communicate progress.

Skills

Medical affairs training

Project management

Stakeholder management

Adult learning principles

Science communication

Virtual training delivery

PowerPoint

LMS familiarity

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Life Sciences

Tools

PowerPoint

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Virtual training platforms

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manager, Medical Affairs Training & Development

Location: REMOTE

Type: Contract

Compensation: Up to $100.00 per hour

Work Model: REMOTE

Hours: 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Support and lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Medical Affairs training programs, including onboarding, continuing education, capability development, and launch readiness.
• Translate scientific priorities and learning needs into practical, engaging training solutions.
• Establish credibility with stakeholders, independently manage complex workstreams, and deliver high-quality results.
• Develop and deliver onboarding experiences that build scientific knowledge, role clarity, and readiness for new colleagues.
• Partner with Training colleagues, Medical Affairs Strategy, field leadership, and subject matter experts to identify learning needs and recommend suitable training approaches.
• Convert complex disease-state, treatment landscape, and clinical data into clear, accurate, and engaging learning materials.
• Manage assigned launch readiness and continuing education initiatives, adapting plans as scientific and business needs evolve.
• Facilitate training sessions incorporating adult learning principles and practical application.
• Manage project timelines, stakeholder input, and vendor deliverables; anticipate risks and recommend solutions to ensure timely, quality execution.
• Ensure scientific and compliance review of training materials in accordance with internal standards.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and implement improvements based on learner feedback.
• Maintain clear project documentation and communicate progress, risks, and decisions.
• Improve training processes and incorporate relevant learning tools and platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related fields).
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with demonstrated expertise in developing and delivering Medical Affairs or scientific training programs.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex training initiatives from planning through evaluation.
• Strong understanding of Medical Affairs roles, scientific exchange, and field-based and office-based learning needs.
• Ability to interpret complex scientific information and translate it into clear, audience-appropriate learning experiences.
• Experience applying adult learning principles with engaging live and virtual training.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, credibility, and ability to influence without direct authority.
• Proactive judgment, problem resolution, and escalation skills.
• Excellent project management skills, capable of handling multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with attention to scientific accuracy and detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, and familiarity with learning management systems and virtual training platforms.

Preferred Experience

• Oncology or hematology background
• Launch experience in Medical Affairs
• Global and regional Medical Affairs collaboration
• Management of external training vendors or content development partners

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.