Contract Facilitator, Commercial/Market Access, Life Sciences Learning & Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct instructor-led, virtual, and hybrid learning sessions for professionals in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.

• Facilitate workshops focusing on leadership development, coaching and feedback, emotional intelligence, communication, influence, executive presence, stakeholder engagement, cross-functional collaboration, change leadership, business acumen, enterprise leadership, selling skills, and role-specific subjects.

• Foster psychologically safe learning environments that promote participation, discussion, and reflection.

• Lead hands-on learning activities such as simulations, role plays, case studies, and peer coaching exercises.

• Manage group dynamics and adjust delivery methods based on the needs of participants.

• Participate in facilitator briefings and preparation meetings for programs.

• Incorporate client-specific business challenges, strategic objectives, and organizational culture into program delivery.

• Act as a trusted representative in interactions with client stakeholders.

• Assist program sponsors and learning leaders in achieving desired development outcomes.

• Customize examples and discussions to fit participant audiences while maintaining consistent program delivery.

• Gather participant feedback and provide insights to project teams on program effectiveness.

• Keep updated on trends in leadership, adult learning, facilitation, coaching, and the pharmaceutical industry.

• Review participant materials, client background information, and facilitator resources prior to delivery.

• Engage in rehearsal sessions as required.

• Collaborate with project managers, subject matter experts, and co-facilitators to ensure seamless program execution.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

• At least 5 years of experience as a facilitator in corporate learning and development settings.

• Proven experience in facilitating interactive soft skills, leadership, communication, or professional development programs.

• Outstanding presentation and group facilitation abilities.

• Capability to facilitate for audiences ranging from individual contributors to senior executives.

• Experience in leading both virtual and in-person programs.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a commanding executive presence.

• Excellent verbal communication and active listening abilities.

• Willingness to travel as necessary for client engagements.

• Preferred: Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, medical device, or life sciences organizations.

• Preferred: Knowledge of Commercial, Market Access, or Patient Services functions.

• Preferred: Certification in coaching, leadership development, or assessment tools such as ICF Coaching, Everything DiSC, Insights Discovery, or StrengthsFinder/CliftonStrengths.

🏝️ Benefits

• Contract, project-based assignments.

• Opportunities for both virtual and in-person program delivery.

• Compensation for preparation time based on the scope of engagement.

• Opportunities to contribute to leadership academies, manager development programs, new leader onboarding, and executive development initiatives.