Training and Clinical Education Director provides supervision and direction of training and clinical education programs. Develops and implements course content and curriculums to train and update skills and knowledge of clinical staff. Being a Training and Clinical Education Director remains current and knowledgeable regarding federal and state regulations. Provides oversight and day-to-day guidance to staff. Additionally, Training and Clinical Education Director typically requires a master's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Training and Clinical Education Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Training and Clinical Education Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Overview
The Senior Director of US Commercial Training and Development provides strategic leadership to the Commercial Training function to ensure maximum effectiveness. The Senior Director of US Commercial Training and Development is responsible for the overall creation and delivery of customized training solutions across our entire growing portfolio of products.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for developing a sales training platform, strategy & tactics, for Client Rare Diseases North America that allows for a tailored approach to each business franchise
Develop and implement an effective and compliant Training Program to support all aspects of the commercialized portfolio (product, disease state, account selling, skill building, etc.) across the Endocrinology, Metabolic and Oncology franchises
Conduct and partner with Medical Affairs for New Employee Training and Onboarding to provide initial understanding of clinical and product knowledge
Develop annual training budget to support new hire training, on-going training and development, regional and national Plan of Action (POA) meetings, vendor support and professional development initiatives
Collaborate with internal functions to ensure the successful execution of the Training and Development Program: Finance, Compliance, Human Resources and Leadership
Support Franchise Leads and Human Resources on the development and implementation of a professional development training platform
Work hand-in-hand with the marketing functions to support the marketing strategy and tactics to achieve the franchise and corporate goals
Consistently assess ongoing training needs and competitive landscapes to ensure maximum effectiveness of customer facing teams while partnering with external vendors, facilitators and curriculum professionals
Manage the relationship with all appropriate vendors across the franchises
Conduct periodic field rides with Account Managers in each franchise to ensure the pull-through of training strategy
Develop, plan and execute on training and development needs at annual Plan of Action (POA) meetings for each franchise.
Support North America Executive Team with the planning and execution of the Annual All Company Meeting
Work with Endocrinology, Metabolic and Oncology franchises to establish an organized and coordinated Learning Management System for continuous training and development
Collaborate with Marketing, Medical and Regional Business Managers to roll out new marketing material and ensure the field sales team can use the material proficiently
Oversight on the development and training of Regional Field Trainers to support the training plan, brand strategies and overall corporate goals
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree required
At least 10 years of relevant experience including and understanding of Sales, Training, and Marketing functions within the pharmaceutical industry
At least 5 years of leading Training & Development function within the medical and/or specialty pharmaceutical industry
At least 3 years of management experience including leading, developing, and coaching a high performance team
Knowledge and Skills
Excellent time management and ability to work independently
Familiarity with FDA approval procedures
Excellent computer skills. Strong proficiency in Microsoft programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Based upon job requirements, the employee may be required at times to attend meetings including travel out of state over weekends and nights. The employee must be able to freely operate and travel by car and train/plane modes of transportation. The employee is required to have a valid driver’s license and means of transportation.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to fly via commercial air carrier.
This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally is required to lift and/or move light to moderate weight up to 25 lbs.
Location/Travel
The location for this position is the New Jersey office.
Opportunity for Hybrid role.
The position may require travel time up to 30% of the time
FLSA Classification
This position is considered Exempt.