Director, EMD Learning Team (Remote)

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Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to head the Epilepsy and Movement Disorders (EMD) Learning Team, driving the design, development, and delivery of innovative training solutions that enhance the capabilities of our customer-facing field teams. This pivotal role will influence the training strategy for our EMD product portfolio, fostering a high-performance culture through a growth mindset approach. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in this therapeutic area, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in developing and delivering impactful learning/training programs that elevate team performance. 

As a strategic leader, you will drive the needs assessment process, designing and delivering training solutions that measurably enhance the effectiveness of the Sales and EMD Market Access teams. You will collaborate with key stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Market Access, Medical and external vendors to develop and implement cutting-edge learning strategies. Reporting directly to the Senior Director of the Commercial and Medical Learning Team, this role will shape the future of EMD learning and development. 

Essential Functions: 

• Lead, mentor and be a ‘player/coach’ for a high-performing team of professionals to train in the EMD space across customer segments and costs/reimbursement models unique to this marketplace. 

• Lead the design and implementation of training for strategic account planning, data analytics and utilization of new tools within CRM systems to drive impact and effectiveness of field force. 

• Nurture a collaborative environment focused on continuous growth and excellence. 

• Provide coaching and career development support, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and results-driven performance. 

• Manage resources and timelines to ensure the efficient execution of training initiatives. 

• Lead and collaborate on the creation of training programs for cross-functional, customer-facing field roles with a focus on improving collaboration, strategic planning, and execution to enhance the customer experience. 

• Spearhead the needs analysis, design, and implementation of comprehensive training strategies using adult learning principles for the EMD Sales and Market Access teams, aligning them with business goals and emerging market trends. 

• Lead the design, delivery, and facilitation of advanced onboarding and skill-building programs for EMD Access and Reimbursement Managers (ARMs).