Associate Director, Medical Training

Intellia Therapeutics, Inc.•Cambridge, MA

10d•$190,248 - $232,526•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Director of Medical Training is a key strategic partner responsible for building and delivering impactful training programs that elevate the capabilities of the broader Medical Affairs organization. This role ensures that all Medical Affairs associates are equipped with the scientific knowledge, compliance understanding, and professional skills needed to excel in a fast-paced biotech environment.

Requirements

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Critical thinking with an innovative mindset required
Tight-knit collaboration and stakeholder management
Project management and vendor management skills
Self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and the desire to work on a cross functional team
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Understanding of pharmaceutical clinical development and product life-cycle management
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and technologically savvy
Willingness to travel (role anticipated to have about ~15-20% travel component)
Bachelor’s degree required
3-5 years of experience in Medical Affairs, Scientific Communications, Medical Training, or a related role.
Experience designing and facilitating training programs for diverse audiences
Ability to sit or stand for multiple hours at a computer
Manual dexterity for keyboarding; may include repetitive movements

Nice To Haves

advanced scientific or doctoral degree in a scientific discipline strongly preferred (MS, PhD, PharmD)

Responsibilities

Research, design and develop scientifically accurate, engaging, and interactive training materials (e.g., presentations, eLearning modules, job aids etc.).
Partner with Medical, Regulatory, Legal, and Compliance teams to develop and maintain scientifically accurate, compliant training content.
Partner with Field Medical to ensure alignment on disease-state and clinical competency expectations.
Conduct quarterly reviews and updates of training curricula to maintain relevance and compliance with regulatory standards.
Lead live and virtual training sessions for global Medical Affairs teams, ensuring high levels of engagement and knowledge retention.
Utilize adult learning principles and innovative instructional design techniques to enhance learning experiences.
Develop and execute onboarding programs for new Medical Affairs team members in collaboration with the Field Medical leadership team, including Field Medical and headquarters Medical teams, ensuring a smooth transition and foundational understanding of scientific and operational competencies.
Conduct ongoing training needs assessments and gap analyses across Medical Affairs functions.
Monitor progress and provide feedback to ensure successful integration and performance.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators to measure training effectiveness, capability development, and impact on organizational performance and launch readiness.
Manage and update content within the LMS, ensuring accurate tracking of training completion and compliance.
Collaborate with IT and instructional design teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize user experience.
Support the planning, design, development, and implementation of training solutions and learning technologies to support training needs.
Partner with cross-functional teams including Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial to align training initiatives with strategic objectives.
As needed, support global training rollouts and localization efforts.
Develop an annual training plan and budget in alignment with Medical Program Leads and Field Medical leadership to support new-hire onboarding, ongoing development, regional and national meetings, vendor engagement, and professional development initiatives across all functions.