Associate Director, Medical Affairs Learning & Development

Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Worldwide Research and Development

From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our WWRD engine involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with genetic diseases.

Role:  Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs Learning and DevelopmentSummary Role Description:The Associate Director, Medical Affairs Learning and Development will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive training programs for the Medical Affairs team. This role will ensure that all medical team members are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively communicate scientific information both internally and externally, engage with healthcare professionals, and support the medical strategies of the organization.Key Responsibilities:

• Development and execution of learning plans to meet the needs of Global Medical Affairs (GMAF) employees, including needs assessment, design and development, implementation, and evaluation of learning solutions.
• Performance consult with key stakeholders to proactively identify Medical Unit needs (gaps) and the training strategy (if applicable) that can meet that need.
• Needs Assessment: Analyze training needs through surveys, interviews, and performance evaluations to identify areas for improvement.
• Training Program Development: Design and deliver training programs focused on scientific knowledge and skills needed for medical teams to execute on medical plan strategy
• Content Creation: Collaborate with subject matter experts and/or vendors to create engaging and effective learning materials, including e-learning modules, workshops, and seminars.  Including the curation of developed content for streamlined curriculums.
• Learning Program Pull-through and Evaluation: Ensure learning activities have clear pull-through/reinforcement action plans for pull through within regions/counties.  Including plans for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of training programs, adjusting as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
• Industry Trends: Stay current with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices in Medical Affairs and adult education.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Commercial, legal and Compliance, to ensure alignment of training initiatives with organizational goals.
• Medical Engagement: Ensure external facing GMAF personnel are competent in the areas of product and disease knowledge, compliance, and presentation of external content.
• Data Dissemination:  Coordinate timely training on program data releases (congress activity, manuscripts, press releases etc.)
• Project management: Develop and maintain project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Presentation Skills: Deliver clear, engaging, and informative presentations to diverse audiences, effectively conveying complex information and facilitating discussions.

 Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a life sciences-related field preferred or comparable experience in life sciences field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Medical Affairs or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Learning and Development function or equivalent
• Proven experience in designing and delivering training programs, preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional design
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional