Senior Manager, Field Training & Development - Nephrology

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: “Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide.” Otsuka researches, develops, manufactures and markets innovative products, with a focus on pharmaceutical products to meet unmet medical needs and nutraceutical products for the maintenance of everyday health.

As a Senior Manager of Field Training and Development, you will be a champion of Otsuka’s culture and values, and will collaborate and communicate closely with the Team Leader in the Field Training and Development Department to develop and drive the achievement of department objectives and responsibilities. You will report to the Associate Director, Field Training & Development Team Lead.

This position is remote and travel is expected up to 35% of the time based on business needs.

Job Description:

• Lead in coordinating closely with peers to ensure that learning needs are identified, training programs are developed, and actively implements learning experiences that strengthen the capabilities of customer-facing field personnel to drive business growth.
• Work cross-functionally with Brand teams, Field Leadership, Medical, and other internal key stakeholders along with external vendors to ensure Field Training and Development programs/deliverables are in alignment with brand/company strategies to support the achievement of commercial business objectives.
• Collaborate and communicate with peers in Field Training and Development Department to achieve department objectives with a high degree of emotional intelligence
• Work cross-functionally with key internal stakeholders to accurately assess needs and develop targeted training programs that support achievement of the commercial business objectives
• Guide and actively design, develop, and implement Field Personnel training programs in a variety of formats
• Support peer Training Managers in assessing the effectiveness of training and creation of follow-up programs for continuation and learning transfer for the continuous development of Field Personnel
• Supported by Team Leader makes recommendations on vendor training resources, evaluating resources, and recommendations of outside vendor training resources/programs as necessary.
• Work with co-promotion partner(s) and Training Managers to develop mutually beneficial training programs
• Experience with aligning, adapting, and managing conflict to build consensus around a common vision while persuasively influencing others to achieve desired outcomes
• Able to effectively lead, manage-up, and navigate in a fast-paced, complex, matrixed business environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical sales experience
• Two years of training and/or people leadership/management experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience utilizing adult learning concepts, state-of-the-art training techniques, and proven management principles
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems, e-Learning applications, and internet-based support tools
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical, medical, and managed care environments
• Must be able to act independently and handle multiple priorities and assignments simultaneously
• Demonstrate self-motivation and the ability to independently initiate and deliver on projects
• Excellent communication, collaboration, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Strategic Partnership
• Project Management
• Instructional Design
• Facilitation
• Coaching

Our Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Company provided Basic Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) match
• PTO allotment each calendar year, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits

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Competencies
Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.
Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.
Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.
Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.
Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Minimum $143,340.00 - Maximum $204,930.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting salary for candidates hired to perform the work. Other elements may be used to determine actual salary such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Company benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, company provided Basic Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, a 401(k) match, PTO allotment each calendar year, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; https://www.otsuka-us.com/careers-join-otsuka.

Disclaimer:  

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. 

 

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