Temporary Associate Director, Commercial Learning & Development

Ionis Pharmaceuticals; Santa Ana (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ionis Pharmaceuticals is seeking a temporary Associate Director of Commercial Learning & Development to manage training and project execution for its commercial teams. This role entails ensuring effective learning strategies, negotiating with vendors, and developing training programs to enhance team performance. The position is remote but may involve occasional work at the Boston or Carlsbad offices. Candidates should have a strong pharmaceutical background and excellent project management skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years cross-functional pharmaceutical experience, preferably in Sales or Training.
• Proficient in Office 365 applications.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Commercial L&D strategy and inform learning expectations.
• Negotiate and execute vendor contracts.
• Manage onboarding and training programs for Commercial teams.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Client Service

Tools

Office 365

Learning Management Systems

e-Learning Applications

Job description

Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, and with offices in Boston, Massachusetts, and Dublin, Ireland, Ionis has been at work for more than three decades discovering medical breakthroughs that have redefined life for people with serious diseases. We are pioneers in RNA-targeted medicines, and our platform continues to revolutionize drug discovery and transform lives for patients with unmet needs. With five currently marketed medicines for serious diseases and an expansive late-stage pipeline, we continue to build upon our groundbreaking innovations in science and technology to provide greater value to patients; and we are well positioned financially to deliver on our strategic goals.

At Ionis, we pride ourselves on cultivating a challenging, motivating and rewarding environment that fosters innovation and scientific excellence. We know our success is a direct result of the exceptional talent and dedication of our employees.

With an unprecedented opportunity to change the course of human health, we look to add diverse individuals, skill sets and perspectives to our exceptional team. We continue to invest time, money, and energy into making our onsite and remote work environments a place where solid and lasting relationships are built and where our culture and employees can thrive.

We are building on our rich history, and believe our greatest achievements are ahead of us. We invite you to apply and join us if you’re passionate about the opportunity to have meaningful impact on patients in need, our employees, and our organization. Experience and contribute to our unique culture while you develop and expand your career!

TEMPORARY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, COMMERCIAL LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

SUMMARY :

The Associate Director of Commercial Learning & Development (temporary position, 6 month contract) will be responsible for project and LMS management and executing training content, which will be designed to continually enhance the effectiveness and performance of Ionis’ Commercial field and field leadership teams. The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individual with a strong focus on client service, ability to adapt quickly to changing business needs, and can handle multiple priorities. This temporary role will be based remotely with occasional work expected from our Boston, MA or Carlsbad, CA offices.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Execute the Commercial L&D strategy and vision to inform the direction of the learning expectations across Ionis’ Commercial positions.
• Negotiate and execute vendor contracts and HCP agreements.
• Coordinate travel and logistics for in-person events.
• Manage and coordinate the Commercial L&D calendar and events.
• Assist with the building and scaling of world class onboarding, new hire, and advanced training programs for cross-functional Commercial teams.
• Work cross-functionally to create strategic partnerships with Sales and Marketing teams, Patient Services, Access, Medical, and other internal key stakeholders to ensure training programs and resources are in alignment with brand / company strategies and support achievement of objectives.
• Develop and manage the execution of core and role-specific training curriculums to support the ongoing performance improvement for all Commercial employees.
• Lead and ensure product, therapeutic, and marketplace content is current, compliant, and relevant for multiple user groups, including Rare Disease Account Specialists, Patient Education Managers, Field Leaders, Access, and other Commercial teams.
• Effectively manage training processes and vendor projects.
• Uphold behaviors that are in alignment with Ionis’ Culture and Core Principles

REQUIREMENTS :

3+ years cross-functional pharmaceutical experience, preferably in Sales, Sales Training, or other Commercial roles

Proficient in Office 365 applications

Understanding of pharmaceutical sales and customer engagement models

Knowledge of Learning Management Systems, e-Learning applications, and internet-based support tools

Experience successfully working cross-functionally

Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization

Exceptional communication, persuasion, and interpersonal skills

Strong project management skills with proven track record of execution and results

Demonstrated ability to motivate teams, foster collaborative environment, negotiate, and influence in a matrix environment while exercising tact and diplomacy in stressful situations

Launch, specialty, and rare disease experience

20%-30% travel

Benefits

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