Associate Director, Commercial and G&A Training

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Princeton, NJ

15d • $146,955 - $219,650

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; advanced degree in Life Sciences, Education, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
• 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

• 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

• Learning Strategy & Design 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.
• Program Development & Delivery 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.
• Governance & Compliance Ensure all training programs meet global regulatory requirements and internal quality standards. Monitor training effectiveness and maintain audit-ready documentation for inspections.
• Stakeholder Engagement 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.
• Metrics & Continuous Improvement 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, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees