Associate Director, Professional Education

Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

3d•$141,000 - $194,000

About The Position

At Pacira, innovation meets purpose. Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a pioneer in non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions. Today, we’re building on that legacy with next-generation innovations for chronic, postsurgical, and musculoskeletal pain. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to helping patients recover faster. We are redefining what’s possible in pain management—and we can’t do it without talented people like you. Why Join Us? At Pacira, every career is more than a job. Our mission drives us, and every day, we challenge ourselves to achieve the extraordinary. Integrity is at the core of who we are. We value diverse perspectives and the collective strength of a unified team. Join the team in making better possible for patients everywhere. Summary: The position reports to the Director, Professional Education (Internal) and works closely with the Marketing, Sales, Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, and Compliance teams to implement sales and medical training programs. The position also works closely with product management and market access to ensure that all materials and programs are translated into training modules and are effectively communicated to the field sales and medical teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (advanced degree preferred).
5+ years pharmaceutical/biotech field sales experience preferred.
2+ years of experience in training including field training preferred
1+ year of Market Access education/training experience preferred
Successful track record in field-based position
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
Excellent ability to deliver presentations to diverse groups of all sizes.
Proven ability to design and deliver sales training programs that promote unwavering adherence to regulatory and compliance rules.
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver highly technical, medical product/medical technique education.
Proven ability to train trainers and successfully manage field training programs and teams.
Demonstrated ability to be a team player, working across department and divisions in collaborative environment. Ability to work well independently.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, to set priorities and to meet deadlines.
Demonstrated customer engagement selling skills
Ability to travel swiftly and frequently (50-60% travel) with overnight stays, occasionally including weekend work throughout the year. Proximity to airport – preferred under one hour or 50 miles.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, move between spaces, reach with hands and arms and stoop. Public speaking is an integral part of this position. The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time (up to several hours straight). The employee is regularly required to travel by automobile as well as by airplane and other forms of public transportation.

Nice To Haves

Instructional Design experience preferred
E-learning authoring, LMS, CRM experience preferred
Certified Learning Professional (CLP) preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of Professional Education initiatives and training programs for the Commercial and Medical teams. The Associate Director of Professional Education will interface with appropriate home office and field personnel to ensure initiatives/programs are aligned with functional and organizational goals.
Develop training programs and learning/development assets that support marketing strategies and identified needs of the Commercial teams, Market Access teams ,and Medical Field teams, US, and Ex-US
Organize and coordinate New Hire Training and Advanced Training for Commercial and Medical Field personnel, including on-boarding and virtual sessions, in partnership with marketing, clinical, and medical personnel (where applicable)
Update materials as appropriate to be consistent with current Commercial and Medical strategies
Work with Training Team (SCC-based) to monitor Compliance Wire assignments for New Hires and existing field personnel
Develop and serve as point for Professional Education at PCRC (Medical/Legal review process) for all appropriate submissions
Evaluate effectiveness of Professional Education offerings
Works in conjunction with sales leadership, marketing, and other stakeholders to assist with design, development, and facilitation of workshops for National and POA meetings
Support Train the Trainer sessions
Responds to business needs to develop ad hoc training
Assist with the build out of continuous learning platform to offer flexible just-in-time learning that caters to individual development needs and minimizes time out of the field
Liaise and mentor Field Sales Trainer team, as applicable, to gain field perspective to build appropriate training venues and content
Attends regional and national conferences, as needed
Assist with the Field Trainer Summit to build skill and competence for the position
Other projects assigned