Sales Training Lead
Leads and / or supports various training projects as part of the overall Sales Training and Commercial Learning & Development (L&D) strategic plan. Works closely with L&D teammates and other cross-functional partners and has tactical responsibility for supporting training activities, including new hire sales training, annual plan of action cycle training, and product and disease state training. Designs and executes tactical training projects with a core focus on sales training with innovative approaches and delivery. Identifies and assesses training needs and delivers engaging and effective learning solutions.
Your Contributions (Include, But Are Not Limited To) :
- Creates and implements training tactics in support of brand and learning & development objectives
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify training needs and develop customized training plans and tactics
- Assists and / or leads the design and delivery of training programs, workshops, eLearning modules, and other learning solutions
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of training programs, recommending and making necessary adjustments to improve outcomes
- Ensures operational and tactical execution of the new hire training program & curriculum
- Collaborates with key stakeholders to understand and analyze learning needs, opportunities, and challenges to optimize execution of assigned training tactics
- Partners with teammates and other internal collaborators to identify and evolve training approaches, tactics, and curriculums
- Gains approval for training materials through the Company's promotional review process and adheres to established SOPs while ensuring that all training activities are in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
- Contributes to innovative ways to design and deliver training, including in-person, virtual, on-demand / self-paced, microlearning
- Acts as project manager for tactical execution of training projects, including agency management, timelines, budget and PRC reviews
- Manages relationships with strategic partners and vendors to ensure that projects are completed in a timely and efficient manner while remaining on budget
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements :
BS / BA degree in business or technical field AND 6+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience required, including 1+ year of internal pharmaceutical sales training or equivalent combination of experience. Prior experience managing vendors and negotiating contracts required ORMaster's degree in business or technical field preferred AND 4+ years of experience noted above ORExperience with product launches preferred. CNS, psychiatry / anti-psychotic and / or Long-term Care experience a plus. Sales management a plusStrong communication, problem-solving, analytical thinking skillsLearning and growth mindset with a propensity to innovative ways to utilize technology to design and deliver impactful trainingExpertise in managing multiple vendors and agency partnersAbility to meet multiple deadlines and manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously in a dynamic environment with a sense of urgency and a high degree of accuracy and efficiencyStrong project management skillsAbility to work independently and take lead role on assigned projects while also working collaboratively as part of a teamExcellent listening, verbal and written communication, and presentation skillsStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with broad cross functional teamsStrategic, passionate, self-starterUnderstands key business drivers and uses this understanding to accomplish workStrong understanding of processes, procedures and systems used to accomplish the work and recognizes downstream impact on other functional areasProficient with tools and processes that support work conducted by functional areaProven track record of working effectively with regulatory, medical and legal teams in approval of promotional materials based on their strong understanding of legal and regulatory pharmaceutical environmentSelf-starter with the ability to work independentlyExperience in Sales and TrainingAbility to travel up to 30%Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO / Disability / Vets employer.
We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.
The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $130,100.00-$178,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties / requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 30% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver / parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.