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Associate Director Global Scientific Training Lead

Employer
Takeda
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Start date
Feb 4, 2025
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Discipline
Administration, Training
Required Education
Masters Degree/MBA
Position Type
Full time
Hotbed
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Job Details

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Job Description

OBJECTIVES:

  • Collaboration with functional Medical Affairs partners (including Global Medical Leads, Scientific Communications, Evidence Generation and LOC Medical Affairs), responsible for leading the ITP and IgAN Training Council to oversee development of the Immunology (ITP/IgAN) Global Medical training plan
  • Oversight of the execution and delivery of the Immunology (ITP/IgAN) Global Medical training plan
  • Drive partnerships with Global Medical Excellence & Scientific Training peers as well as LOC Medical Affairs aligned personnel to design cutting-edge training programs in a way that promote and deliver effective adult learning
  • Represent training on cross-functional therapeutic area/product teams, including Global Medical Strategy Teams, and serve as the authority on training excellence throughout Medical

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Responsible for overseeing the development, delivery, and execution of global medical training plans for Immunology (ITP/IgAN)/therapeutic area
  • Identifying and effectively partner with internal resources (Global Medical Leads, Scientific Communications, Medical Excellence, Scientific Training, and LOC medical affairs representatives) for input into the medical training plan in order to ensure a well-informed and robust TA Training Plan
  • Effectively partner and engage with Scientific Communications personnel to identify required Medical training resources as well as to instill and reinforce principles of instructional design in the creation of medical training content created for Medical training
  • Where necessary, convert content/oversee the conversion of content sourced from the Scientific Communication Platform to material effective for training and learning purposes
  • Ensure all medical training materials are up-to-date and compliant with all internal policy and external regulations that guide the development of medical training content.
  • Partner with Digital, Data & Technology to ensure medical training content and curriculum are maintained on relevant platforms and learning management systems (LMS)
  • Generates collaboration, cooperation and communication where necessary across other Global Medical functions and between LOC medical affairs representatives in the extended team ensuring that team goals are achieved
  • Identify and track metrics for Immunology (ITP/IgAN)/product training to benchmark effectiveness of training and the impact on learning
  • Maintain product and disease-state expertise for associated products and therapeutic areas
  • Maintain proficiency in learning software such as Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Articulate, etc.
  • Manage resources (i.e. agencies and budget) against plan

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Education

  • Advanced scientific degree (e.g. MD, MSc, PhD or PharmD) and a specialization or concentration in learning or education is preferred

Experience

  • 8+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix structure is required
  • Experience in customer-facing roles (e.g. Medical Science Liaison, Product Specialist) is preferred
  • 2+ years of experience within medical or biopharmaceutical training (a training function is preferred)

Knowledge and Skills

  • Advanced knowledge of curriculum design, competency-based training and adult learning best practices, legal and regulatory requirements, Codes of Practice, Standard Operating Practices and guidelines
  • Experience with learning management systems and distance learning platforms is required
  • Experience working with vendors and complex projects is required

Technical/Functional (Line) Expertise

  • Must have deep scientific knowledge for respective products and therapeutic area

Leadership

  • Strong leadership presence and ability to build relationships with stakeholders across the Medical Affairs organization and cross-functionally as appropriate (i.e. Commercial L&D partners, clinical development, etc..)
  • Clear vision as to the elements of an effective, cutting-edge Medical training organization as well as the ability to communicate that value proposition internally and across multiple stakeholder groups

Decision-making and Autonomy

  • Ability to seek input from a diverse group of constituents and stakeholders and adjudicate differences in perspective and feedback in order to drive decision and execution
  • Ability to communicate rationale behind a decision

Interaction

  • Must be able to engage with stakeholders across functions with varying degrees of seniority and be able to effectively communicate with and appreciate cultural differences
  • Executive leadership presence and confidence

Innovation

  • Innovative ideas in the design of effective training programs, deployment of training, and tracking/measuring learning effectiveness

Complexity

  • Thorough and comprehensive understanding of the clinical development and commercialization process

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Certification in learning and/or education is advantageous

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Identify any physical demands required in the performance of the primary responsibilities of the position).

  • May work on the computer for several hours at a time

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

  • May travel within the US and internationally to the EU and Japan offices and other meeting locations

ADDITIONAL US SPECIFIC INFORMATION (FOR US RECRUITMENT ONLY):

  • 8+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix structure is required
  • Experience in customer-facing roles (e.g. Medical Science Liaison, Product Specialist) is preferred
  • 2+ years of experience within medical or biopharmaceutical training (a training function is preferred)

ADDITIONAL EUROPE SPECIFIC INFORMATION (FOR EUROPEAN RECRUITMENT ONLY):

  • Advanced scientific degree (e.g. MD, MSc, PhD or PharmD) and a specialization or concentration in learning or education is preferred

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Cambridge, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$149,100.00 - $234,300.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.

LocationsCambridge, MA

Worker TypeEmployee

Worker Sub-TypeRegular

Time TypeFull time

Job Exempt

Yes

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Company

For over 240 years, Takeda’s propensity to evolve has driven the next generation of innovation. Today, our organization spans the globe—colleagues across business units and functions face challenges head-on to deliver life-transforming treatments, guided by our commitment to patients, our people and the planet.

As a values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, we focus our R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Genetics and Hematology, Neuroscience, and Gastroenterology (GI). We also make targeted R&D investments in Plasma-Derived Therapies and Vaccines. In addition to our R&D efforts, we’re laser-focused on harnessing the power of data, digital, and technology to improve health outcomes for patients across the globe.

 

Since our founding in Japan, integrity and putting patients first have been at the heart of our identity. We're proud of our employees and their commitment to improving the quality of life for patients, and to working with our partners in health care in approximately 80 countries and regions. With each new breakthrough comes opportunities to develop your career, hone new skills, and create a brighter future

For more information, visit https://jobs.takeda.com/

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02421
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