Associate Director Field Learning and Development

Job title: Associate Director, Field Learning and Development

Location: Cambridge, MA

About the job

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions, and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.

Job description:

Sanofi has pioneered the development and delivery of transformative therapies for patients affected by rare and debilitating diseases for over 30 years. We accomplish our goals through world-class research, collaboration with the global patient community, and the compassion and commitment of our employees. With a focus on rare diseases, multiple sclerosis, immunology, and oncology, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the patients and families we serve. Sanofi Genzyme's portfolio of transformative therapies, marketed in countries around the world, represents groundbreaking, life-saving advances in medicine. Sanofi, an integrated global healthcare leader, discovers, develops, and distributes therapeutic solutions focused on patients’ needs.

The Sanofi Associate Director, Field Learning & Development reports to the Sanofi Director, Field Learning & Development. The Associate Director, Field Learning & Development is based in Cambridge, MA.

The Associate Director, Field Learning & Development, has responsibility for supporting field training needs. This person will be responsible for strategic planning and implementing world-class product training, as well as skill-based training via eLearning, live meetings, virtual training, and on-demand courses.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Main responsibilities:

Develop, with the Director, Field Learning & Development, the training and development function for the Business Unit, including training on disease, product, and customer interaction capabilities, as well as other training courses as needed. The Associate Director, Field Learning & Development, will be responsible for the on-the-ground execution and deployment of training experiences.

Assist in the development and execution of comprehensive strategic and tactical plans to support the short- and long-term objectives of the Sales, Marketing, and Patient Educational Services, and Reimbursement Teams. This includes responsibility for implementation and continuous improvement to the following work streams:

• New hire training programs and curriculum

• Continuing education with ongoing learning programs

• Advanced training for ongoing learning of product and disease knowledge, and customer interaction capabilities

• Field advisory teams and learning champions.

• Assist in the definition and development of core competencies and create tools, curriculum, and initiatives to support them.

• Responsible for the development of classroom training programs, including customer interaction capabilities as well as disease and product education via live training experiences, e-learning modules, WebEx, etc.

• Manage the Product Review Board process for all sales training materials, incorporating all relevant regulatory and legal compliance programs into the appropriate training programs.

• Responsible for the development of field-based training programs, including field mentorships, coaching, and field assessment

• Establish and implement key metrics to track and communicate the level of value and impact of sales training and development initiatives to all stakeholders.

• Work closely with Sales and Marketing to ensure the appropriate integration of sales and marketing materials into all new-hire and ongoing learning training programs.

• Manage, design, and deliver sales training materials for National Sales Meetings and Area/Zone and Regional Sales Meetings, in close coordination with Marketing, Field Advisory Teams/Learning Champions.

• Ensure budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements.