The Mom Project Hiring for Senior Learning Manager (100% Remote) Job at Remote Full Time

Our Customer is a pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the health of people around the world through the provision of innovative and reliable pharmaceutical products. They employ more than 17,000 people globally and are a world leader in the development of innovative new medicines. With their ethos of “changing tomorrow”, they are committed to exploring therapeutic areas in which there is a vital need for treatments that improve and lengthen patients’ lives.

We are seeking a Senior Medical Affairs Learning Manager on a contract basis. The ideal candidate is responsible to identify and address learning needs for Medical Affairs processes and operating models. The incumbent is also accountable for contributing to establishing and maintaining a culture that promotes excitement for lifelong learning across the Medical Affairs community, starting with the maintenance of an effective onboarding program to drive consistency in understanding of the Medical Affairs vision and associated practices. In alignment with the MA training Strategy and by employing matrix leadership skills, the Sr.MA Learning leads the development, execution, and implementation of training activities for the Medical Affairs (MA) community, through collaborative partnerships with process owners, including regional/divisional & affiliate stakeholders and cross-functional partners (e.g. Development, E&C).

What You’ll Do:
Creates and fosters a spirit of cooperation within Medical Affairs and among our other stakeholders to proactively identify opportunities to enhance the Medical Affairs training curricula and improve standards for development and implementation of training solutions

Identify training requirements that are needed to support business processes and initiatives; address training gaps that are identified

Ensure Medical Affairs colleagues, globally, are trained on our processes, as appropriate

Strong and effective strategic thinker and problem solver with a high degree of emotional intelligence, with the ability to both, recognize and anticipate problems.

Possesses the ability to identify and solve tactical issues involving training across varied regions/divisions.

Possesses the ability to translate solutions into viable action plans at a global level that are effectively disseminated and implemented throughout the MA function.

Establishes standards/innovation in learning and training that are current and progressive with industry methodologies: defines, implements and supports the most effective professional development practices by staying aware of, understanding the implications, and setting trends for instructional practice, technology, instructional models; demonstrate understanding of relevant educational issues and design/implement solutions to address

Contributes to annual budget planning for training within Operational Excellence

Collaborates with Process Owners, Process Excellence Experts, and other stakeholders to support change management for process improvement initiatives and ensure quality procedure updates and operating model enhancements are incorporated and kept current within training programs/ materials.

Measure and report on the effectiveness of training solutions and monitor, based on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Leads MA Training Needs Assessments, Strategy, Design, and Implementation:

Evaluate all products, including new and innovative methods (using adult education principles) to determine appropriateness for the MA learning environment. Deploy, as appropriate.

Work with the MA Training Head and other members of the training team to assess training needs and resources, to enable overall training strategy for Medical Affairs.

Proactively identify opportunities to enhance current and new training curricula; establishing training designs on curricula to meet agreed standards.

Establish and maintain onboarding and professional growth curricula, including development training, to drive the success of the MA learning and development program – (i.e manage training vendor assessment (including costs), selection and oversight, when needed, to ensure optimal supervision towards the development of training programs and materials that achieve training goals)

Technology & Reporting: Leads the effort to assess, recommend and implement new instructional technologies to drive successful training programs (real-time and virtual) globally

Collaborates with System Owners to assess, recommend and implement new training technologies, and assists in the creation, identification, and tracking of audit reports to identify compliance discrepancies for assigned projects.

Collaborate with LMS administrators and colleagues from the Metrics & Analytics Group to define LMS reporting requirements for assigned projects and monitor and communicate training effectiveness

Quantitative Dimensions:
Responsible for leading the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of robust training programs for 4-6 new or enhanced procedures/operating models impacting MA, including relevant Development, PV, E&C, or Commercial-owned processes.

Works cross-functionally with our other groups to customize multiple training deliverables to meet the needs of Medical Affairs.

May manage at least 1 direct report, but often responsible for leading matrix teams or vendors to design and implement training for Medical Affairs.

Responsible for vendor management, including associated budget related to MA training, development, and delivery.

Must Haves :
5+ years of presentation, training, and teaching skills experience

5+ years experience in strategic planning, execution, and adult training and education

Demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and proven utilization of training built and delivered utilizing adult learning principles within an LMS environment.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

Demonstrated a high level of competence with MS Office applications. Ability to learn new systems and software rapidly – strong IT skillset.

Excellence collaboration and communication skills to facilitate team discussions and drive optimal team performance.

Demonstrated leadership in a matrix organization

Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills (verbal and written)

Demonstrated effective communication skills (verbal and written)

Demonstrated effective communication skills and facilitation skills in leading training initiatives

Ability to meet tight deadlines that may require a flexible work schedule.

Demonstrated proficiency in identifying and maintaining and monitoring an LMS / training system, databases to meet changing technology, business, and regulatory environment.

People management experience

Proficiency in managing multiple, complex projects

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years experience leading training initiatives within the health care or other regulated industry

Hours & Location:
M-F 40 hrs/week. This position is 100% Remote.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life (including spouse & child), 401k, STD/LTD, AD&D, and Commuter Benefits program.