Sr. Manager Commercial Learning & Development – HIV PrEP

Gilead Sciences, Inc.; Oregon (IL); Hybrid; USD 143,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Commercial Learning & Development to lead training initiatives for teams involved in HIV prevention. This role involves designing comprehensive training curricula, conducting field coaching, and collaborating with various departments to enhance training effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial training within the pharmaceutical sector and a strong background in project management. This position offers the flexibility of remote work with occasional travel, providing a dynamic environment to make a significant impact in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Stock-Based Long-Term Incentives

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial pharmaceutical/biotech and training.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training programs for various teams.
• Conduct field ride-alongs for coaching and assessment.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Facilitation Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

High School Degree

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Sr. Manager Commercial Learning & Development – HIV PrEP

United States - New Jersey - Atlantic City, United States - Michigan - Detroit, United States - Massachusetts - Boston, United States - Illinois - Chicago, United States - Georgia - Atlanta, United States - Florida - Miami, United States - California - Los Angeles

Commercial/Sales Operations Regular

Job Description

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Gilead's mission is to discover, develop, and deliver therapies that will improve the lives of patients with life-threatening illnesses worldwide. Reporting to the Director of Commercial Learning and Development (CL+D) for the HIV PrEP Business Unit, the Senior Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive training curriculum. This role involves designing and executing training programs for various teams, such as Prevention Specialists, Field Reimbursement Managers, Nurse Educators, and Market Expansion Specialists. Additionally, the Senior Manager will conduct field ride-alongs to provide coaching and assess continuous training opportunities. They will oversee Regional Trainers (RTs), ensuring effective training dissemination and feedback collection. This position offers flexibility to be remote (with 25-30% travel) or based at headquarters (with 15-20% travel).

Essential Duties:

• Lead and collaborate on the development and implementation of training focused on therapeutic disease state and product knowledge.
• Develop and execute training programs, product launches, communication skills, selling skills, and ongoing learning sustainment initiatives.
• Conduct field ride-alongs to provide coaching across teams within the business unit.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Marketing, Commercial Operations, Global CL+D, Medical Information, Legal, Business Conduct, and Regulatory, to develop appropriate training.
• Oversee Regional Trainers (RTs), ensuring effective training for the field and collecting feedback on training needs.
• Partner with external vendors to design curricula and plan instructional methods using adult learning principles.
• Conduct needs assessments, identify targeted participant characteristics, and solicit cross-functional feedback before finalizing design and strategy.
• Offer solutions for bridging gaps between current organizational capabilities and needs.
• Ensure readiness for training deployment, including identifying key stakeholders and determining their needs in advance.
• Partner with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to identify training needs, improve training solutions, and lead change initiative implementation.
• Monitor and maintain alignment with the strategic training plan while balancing short-term and long-term business goals.
• Manage budget for training resources and meetings.

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Highly self-motivated and self-managed; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Efficient, strategic, and analytical mindset.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to handle diverse technical tasks and build consensus.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working with people at all levels of the organization globally, as well as with suppliers, vendors, and customers.
• Effective communication in visual, oral, and written presentation forms.
• Ability to manage projects from initiation to delivery, either as live training or virtual deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple vendors from selection to final deliverable.
• Focus on performance by establishing clear objectives for training.
• Strong interpersonal communication, facilitation, problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Degree + 12 years experience OR
• Associate’s Degree + 10 years OR
• Bachelor’s Degree + 8 years OR
• Master’s Degree + 6 years, OR
• Ph.D.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS degree + 6 years in a related field.
• 8 years of commercial pharmaceutical/biotech experience.
• 3 years of successful Field Sales experience.
• 1 year of commercial training experience.
• Experience in HIV Treatment/PREP.
• Sales, marketing, or training experience in biotech/pharma.
• Market access and launch experience.

People Leader Accountabilities:

• Create Inclusion: Understand and model the business value of diverse teams, embedding the value of diversity in team management.
• Develop Talent: Recognize the skills, experience, aspirations, and potential of employees, coaching them on current performance and future potential. Ensure employees receive feedback and insight needed to grow and develop.
• Empower Teams: Align team goals with organizational objectives, providing support to remove barriers and connect the team to the broader ecosystem.

The salary range for this position is: $143,225.00 - $185,350.00. Gilead considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

For additional benefits information, visit: Gilead Benefits