Training and Clinical Education Director jobs in New Jersey

***3-6 MONTH CONTRACT THAT COULD GET EXTENDED LONGER!

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

• of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products
• to effectively present recommendations to senior managers and Leadership Team
• to detail
• ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• confidential information appropriately
• in English (excellent oral, writing and critical thinking capabilities)
• and adaptable
• thinking and enthusiasm
• to work in a small – middle size company
• management experience a plus

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.