Associate Director, Disease and Product Training, GMA-Oncology

Company: Takeda Pharmaceuticals International GmbH
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

The health and safety of our employees and candidates is very important to us. Due to the current situation related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we're leveraging our digital capabilities to ensure we can continue to recruit top talent at Takeda. As your application progresses, you may be asked to use one of our digital tools to help you through your recruitment journey. If so, one of our colleagues will explain how these tools will be used during the recruitment process. Thank you. *Please be aware of an Identity Theft Scheme targeting individuals seeking jobs with Takeda and other employers. See below or here for more info. Associate Director, Disease and Product Training, GMA-Oncology Takeda fosters a collaborative and stimulating work environment filled with opportunity and the chance to make a difference in people's lives. It is a workplace driven by integrity, one of Takeda's long-held values that extends to both the patients we serve and our employees who develop and deliver medicines. Across our company, Takeda employees bring together diverse strengths that together create a stronger whole. As one of the world's leading biopharmaceutical companies, Takeda is committed to bringing Better Health and a Brighter future to people worldwide. We aspire to bring our leadership in translating science into life-changing medicines to the next level, in our core focus areas; oncology, gastroenterology, neuroscience, rare diseases, plasma-derived therapies, and vaccines. The Greater Boston Area is headquarters to many of our Global and US business units. We are a passionate team doing important work that impacts patients' lives. If you are driven to create better health and a brighter future, join us! Success What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix. Life at Takeda A Global Top Employer Recognized for our culture and way of working, we're one of only select companies to receive Top Global Employer -- status for 2021. Associate Director, Disease and Product Training, GMA-Oncology Job ID R0030272 Date posted 02/25/2021 Location Cambridge, Massachusetts By clicking the "Apply" button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda's Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to realize their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, encourage innovation, and strive for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world. Discover more at takedajobs.com.
As a member of Takeda Oncology, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision: We aspire to cure cancer. Here, you'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. OBJECTIVES:-- The Associate Director, Disease and Product Training will be part of the Global Medical Affairs Oncology (GMAO) Disease and Product Training department within Global Medical Communications, Takeda Oncology. This dynamic individual will have responsibility and accountability for the identification of learning needs, development and execution of strategic, tailored training plans and packages, and measurement of training success for Medical Affairs Disease and Product Training plans within GMAO, which includes ongoing needs assessments, developing and updating training programs, and establishing reinforcement training, including booster and focal training, to drive continual enhancement of GMAO scientific knowledge of Takeda Oncology marketed and pipeline products, relevant disease states, and competitor data. The Associate Director, Disease and Product Training will be responsible for ensuring strategic collaboration with regions and countries to better understand training needs and deliver programs that meet these needs. The Associate Director will work with and oversee vendors to help support training initiatives. The Associate Director will serve as a subject-matter expert and consultant to the regions and countries within GMAO, will liaise with members of the GMAO team and key cross-functional stakeholders such as Global Outcomes Research, and will be a key contributor to the successful operations of the GMAO Medical Communications department. ACCOUNTABILITIES: Perform baseline and ongoing assessments to identify training needs, and to develop tailored training packages and plans to address those needs Lead development and updating of high-quality medical affairs education and training plans and materials to drive a consistent and deep understanding of, scientific knowledge on, and communication fluency with, Takeda Oncology products, respective disease states, and competitor data aligned with product scientific platforms Develop and execute GMAO on-boarding training programs for Disease and Product data, and ensure GMAO teams across regions and countries are trained and certified as scientific experts on Takeda Oncology products Collaborate with the Director of the Disease and Product Training department to implement training systems/platforms, as appropriate, to facilitate ease of training; deliver innovative training that maximizes multiple learning approaches including, but not limited to, modules/slides, e-learning, webinars, live meetings, workshops, and posters Collaborate with the Oncology Business Unit (OBU) regions and countries to build, customize, and use, tools and systems that enable improved GMAO and regional interactions, which will foster a cohesive culture and allow for deeper learning Identify and engage internal or external speakers, as appropriate, to deliver topic-specific expertise Become a subject matter expert on Takeda Oncology products and act as a resource for countries and regions to provide scientific expertise Ensure compliance with all relevant SOPs, policies, and procedures EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Required: Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD or equivalent) in a scientific discipline (preferred) or a minimum of Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline plus commensurate long-term experience within pharmaceutical or biotech industry 5+ years healthcare or related experience, including 3+ years of experience in medical affairs and/or training Experience with oncology Experience working with cross-function teams Strong communication, prioritizing, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills Experience with training Preferred: Experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development, and in adult education, is strongly preferred Prior curriculum development, and experience with educational outcome assessment, and application of adult learning principles Significant experience in pharmaceutical or biomedical writing and communications, including group facilitation and presentation to diverse audiences Experience with learning management systems Broad product/disease area knowledge Experience using influence and negotiation to secure positive outcomes TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to travel up to 25% per year including international travel In accordance with the CO Equal Pay Act, Colorado Applicants Are Not Permitted to Apply Check out where you could be
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