Senior Director, Development Training – Medical, Scientific Focus

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

📋 Description

• Develop and enhance the enterprise training strategy, operational model, and multi-year roadmap for medical and scientific capabilities within Development and Medical Affairs.

• Convert organizational and functional strategies into prioritized, scalable, and measurable training programs.

• Provide strategic guidance on training frameworks, curricula, systems, and delivery methods.

• Collaborate with senior and executive stakeholders across Development, Medical Affairs, and cross-functional teams.

• Lead governance and engagement forums, such as the Field Training Stakeholder Committee and UltraSpark.

• Influence cross-functional and organizational initiatives by advocating for training and capability development.

• Manage disease-state, scientific, and capability-focused training aligned with the objectives of Medical Affairs and Development.

• Direct the design and implementation of impactful training programs.

• Establish and refine certification frameworks for medical and scientific roles.

• Evaluate training effectiveness and pinpoint opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and scalability.

• Promote cross-functional alignment, shared content, and operational efficiencies.

• Advocate for simplicity, efficiency, and scalability within training processes and solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Biotech/Pharma, including at least 5+ years in developing and executing enterprise or global training strategies; a comparable combination of experience and education may be accepted.

• Extensive knowledge of the medical and scientific capability requirements of Medical Affairs, Field Medical, and Development organizations.

• Direct experience in supporting or working within field medical, Medical Affairs, or another externally-oriented scientific function is strongly preferred.

• A Master’s degree in a clinical field is required; RN, RNP, Nurse Education, or equivalent qualifications are acceptable.

• Instructional Design and/or Training Professional Certification is preferred.

• Change Management certification is preferred.

• Familiarity with instructional design principles, communication strategies, training delivery methods, and the integration of new learning technologies including AI or digitally enabled learning approaches.

• Proven experience in designing and developing training solutions such as capability models, curricula, learning pathways, and certification programs.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills suitable for diverse audiences.

• Ability to engage in multiple departmental or interdepartmental strategic initiatives with minimal supervision.

• Capability to build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain positive relationships with senior management, colleagues, and direct reports.

• Ability to mobilize cross-functional stakeholders and facilitate decision-making without relying solely on formal authority.

• Strong leadership attributes, vision, and dedication.

• Willingness to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and deadline-oriented environment.

• Proficiency in using data and performance insights to assess impact.

• Skills in strategic planning, problem-solving, analytical thinking, and managing multiple enterprise priorities and projects.

• Ability to advocate for efficiency and simplicity in processes and develop fit-for-purpose training solutions.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous vacation time along with public holidays recognized by the company.

• Volunteer days available.

• Long-term incentives and Employee stock purchase plans or similar offerings.

• Employee wellbeing benefits.

• Fitness reimbursement program.

• Tuition sponsorship opportunities.

• Professional development plans tailored for growth.

• Annual bonus and equity incentives.