Senior Training Manager – Pharmaceutical Sales Training

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

📋 Description

• Develop, implement, and oversee training requirements for pharmaceutical clients.

• Clearly convey disease states, market environments, and product-specific information to learners.

• Assist in the assessment, creation, and execution of training initiatives throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Design and produce training content and materials.

• Facilitate interactive live and virtual training sessions that cover product knowledge, disease states, and selling techniques.

• Aid in the development of training and home study resources for both initial and follow-up training sessions.

• Manage materials through legal, regulatory, and medical assessments.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create engaging learning materials, including slide presentations, workshops, reference guides, job aids, and modules.

• Assist Directors of Training and Project Managers by applying thorough project management practices and standards.

• Collaborate on agenda management, Portal/Platform LMS configuration, and production services.

• Acquire knowledge of disease states, branded, and unbranded materials, and implement training in a timely manner.

• Provide train-the-trainer sessions, new hire training, and sustainment curriculum training.

• Support sales management teams with training resources, workshops, and facilitation during National, Sales, and POA meetings.

• Oversee the Training Project Plan, which includes task management, issue escalation, risk identification, and interdependencies.

• Onboard, develop, and mentor field-based trainers and emerging sales representative leaders through both virtual and in-person field rides.

⛳️ Requirements

• Prior experience in a pharmaceutical training environment is essential.

• Experience in pharmaceutical sales with exposure to training is preferred.

• Proven ability to support all facets of a comprehensive, multi-component program from inception to completion in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• Product launch experience or significant new indication launch experience is preferred.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.

• Proven success in developing and executing effective training programs.

• Highly proficient in MS Office and other business and communication tools.

• Familiar with both traditional and contemporary training methodologies and adult learning principles.

• Working knowledge of effective instructional design.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Possess a strategic and creative mindset.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Expertise in training and facilitation.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% based on clients' training requirements.

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts or Science.

• Minimum of 3 years of successful sales experience selling pharmaceuticals or medical equipment.

• At least 5 years of experience in a national sales training department, including curriculum development and delivery.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Knowledge of Adobe Suite.

• Preferred: 5+ years of progressively responsible experience and advancement in sales training within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry.

• Preferred: Experience with Veeva or similar software and Learning Management Systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits.

• Remote work flexibility.

• Reasonable accommodations provided during the hiring process.

• An inclusive and diverse workplace culture.