Training Manager - Breast Franchise

Do you haveexpertisein, and passion for, training, influencing, andfacilitatingin a high science environment?Would you like to apply yourexpertisetoimpactthelearning strategiesin a company that followsthe scienceand turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity, no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This meanswe’reopening new ways to work, pioneeringcutting edgemethodsand bringing unexpected teams together.Interested? Come and join our journey.

We turn ideas intolife changingmedicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinkingbigand working together to make the impossible a reality.We’refocused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring bignew ideasto life. North American Commercial is the ‘face’ of AstraZeneca to our many healthcare clients. Theyrepresentmany of the most well recognized and respected products in the industry and build strong relationships with healthcare professionals.

Our vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm, with the aim of bringing new cancer medicines to patients. A broad pipeline of next-generation medicines is focused principally on five disease areas - breast, genitourinary/gynecologic, gastrointestinal, lung and hematological cancers. 

Whatyou’lldo
TheTraining Managerfor theBreastFranchiseinOncologywillalign,designand deliver learning anddevelopment experiences thatenableUS Commercialfieldpersonnel todrive effective engagement withcustomers. TheTraining Manager will beutilizedas the subject matter expertin aligning and developing trainingsolutionsmatched totheclinical and capability needsof the team. Areas of focus include new-hiretraining,ongoingskillsdevelopment aligned to brand/tumor strategy, andproduct orindicationlaunch training. Successful development of these solutions will require an understanding of the various needs of the Sales ForceandBrand and Tumor Strategy, as well as strong agency management skills.Strong communicationskills arerequiredto gain stakeholder alignment torecommended learning plans. Success factors for this role include cultural and operational adaptability,effectivestakeholder management,communicationand execution in a highly matrixed environment, and the ability toleverageagile ways of working.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Anticipatingcurriculum developmentopportunities based on market trendsand alignedcustomer needs– proactive in recommending learningpathwaysand methods

• Using their solid knowledge of the therapeutic area,proactivelysupportspeersincontinuousdevelopment of theirClinical Acumen.

• Flexing exceptional communication skills to multiple levels of stakeholders in a variety ofsituations;  homeoffice and field leadership, cross-functional peers, large and small group facilitation. Exceptional facilitation skills in both virtual and live environments

• Proactively finds ways to bring members across OL&CDtogether to find ways to streamline and best practice sharing to elevate practices and thinking

• Leading without authority;collaboratingwith key stakeholders andbeinga leading contributor to shaping and influencing decisions and strategy

• Designing,executingand analyzing learning evaluations and extracting fromresults meaningful insights toidentifyadditionallearning needs of the salesforce and to shape future learning

• Developing and updating learning assets and supporting materials using solid validated instructional design methods and techniques

• Takingcalculated risks to promote innovation inLearningandCapabilityDevelopment

• Seeks out collaborative opportunitiesto promote a culture of curiosity and ongoing learning

• Consistentlyapplyingagile,continuous development processesagainst all solutions and programs

Essential for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent required

• 3+years of a blend of Pharmaceutical, Biotech,oroncologysales or sales leadershipexperience

• Healthcare consulting, project management or needs analysis at a business unit level

• Minimum of at least3accumulated yearsof trainingortraining relatedexperience(eg.Rotational Training Manager, Regional Training Specialist, Foundations Trainer, Training Program Manager)

• Ability to effectivelycommunicate andlead in a cross-functional environment, providing direction and guidance to team members with varied and complementary responsibilities

• Knowledge of instructional systems designand/or adult learningmethodology

Desirable for the role

• 3+years of experience with subject matter knowledge and/or application within Oncology

• Ability to translate brand/marketing strategy into effective training plans

• Thorough understanding of market dynamic within the oncology space

• Advanced degree in a related field or equivalent
  

Location Description

The AstraZeneca Gaithersburg campusis located inMontgomery County, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C.Establishedas a small agricultural settlement in 1765, the town of Gaithersburg was incorporated in 1878 and has grown to become one of Maryland's largest and most diverse cities with over 68,000 residents.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This meanswe’reopening new ways to work, pioneeringcutting edgemethods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey. 

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $150,771 - 226,156. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.