Associate Director, Commercial and G&A Training

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

5d • $150,034 - $224,250 • Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director will serve as a key member of the Learning Center of Excellence within Global Quality, responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining high-impact training programs for Commercial and General & Administrative (G&A) functions. This role ensures that learning strategies align with regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and business objectives, fostering a culture of compliance, quality, and continuous improvement across global operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 8+ years of experience in learning and development, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of R&D functions and the regulatory landscape (GxP, ICH, FDA, EMA, etc.).
• Proven ability to design and deliver impactful learning programs using adult learning principles.
• Experience with learning technologies (e.g., LMS, virtual learning platforms) and data-driven training strategies.
• Proven experience designing and implementing global training programs for Commercial and G&A functions.
• Expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and digital learning technologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree in Life Sciences, Education, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for scientific learning and development.
• Agile and adaptable in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Committed to fostering innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement through learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive training strategy for Commercial and G&A teams in alignment with Global Quality standards and business priorities.
• Partner with functional leaders to identify learning needs, compliance gaps, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Design engaging, scalable, and compliant learning solutions (e.g., instructor-led, virtual, e-learning) tailored to diverse audiences.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of training content, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure all training programs meet global regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
• Monitor training effectiveness and maintain audit-ready documentation for inspections.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Commercial, HR, Legal, and IT, to drive adoption and continuous improvement of learning initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on training trends, compliance risks, and capability-building strategies.
• Define KPIs and leverage data analytics to measure training impact and drive enhancements.
• Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to evolve learning programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
• company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• student loan assistance
• a generous 401(k) match
• flexible time off
• paid holidays
• paid leave programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level