Director of Training – Global Medical Affairs

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

📋 Description

• Create and implement a comprehensive global training strategy designed for cell therapy initiatives throughout their clinical and commercial phases.

• Develop onboarding, certification, and ongoing learning pathways specific to roles within the Medical and Commercial teams.

• Design and produce training materials while managing and utilizing external vendors effectively.

• Conduct training sessions focused on disease state awareness, unmet medical requirements, CAR T product development and manufacturing, clinical data analysis, safety monitoring and management, as well as the competitive landscape.

• Organize and facilitate both virtual and in-person onboarding and refresher training programs.

• Collaborate across various functions, including Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, CMC, Regulatory, Quality, Commercial, and Patient Services.

• Ensure that training documentation and certification processes align with FDA, EMA, and global compliance guidelines.

• Create learning management systems and training analytics, incorporating key performance indicators for competency, certification, and launch readiness.

• Work alongside HR to support company-wide onboarding initiatives for new employees.

⛳️ Requirements

• An advanced degree is required (APN, PharmD, PhD, MD, or an equivalent qualification).

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector.

• At least 5 years in leadership roles within Medical Affairs or Medical Training.

• Direct experience in cell therapy and/or gene therapy is highly preferred.

• Preferred experience in neuroscience, neurology, and/or immunology.

• Experience in supporting the launch of advanced therapies is strongly favored.

• A solid understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks related to advanced modalities.

• Proven ability to establish infrastructure in clinical-stage or scaling biotech settings.

• Exceptional communication skills, ability to foster cross-functional collaboration, and adeptness at managing complexity in fast-paced, resource-limited environments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for bonus incentives.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Participation in the company’s stock plan.

• Approximately 15% travel required.