Associate Director, Scientific Training, Global Medical Affairs Oncology

Takeda•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for the identification of learning needs, development and execution of strategic, tailored training plans and packages, and measurement of training success for Medical Affairs Scientific Training plans within GMAO. This includes ongoing needs assessments, developing and updating training programs, and establishing reinforcement training, including booster and focal training, to drive continual enhancement of GMAO scientific knowledge of Takeda Oncology marketed and pipeline products, relevant disease states, and competitor data. Ensure strategic collaboration with regions and countries to better understand training needs and deliver programs that meet these needs. Work with and oversee vendors to help support training initiatives. Serve as a subject-matter expert and consultant to the regions and countries within GMA. Liaise with members of the GMAO team and key cross-functional stakeholders, and be a key contributor to the successful operations of the GMAO Medical Capabilities department.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD) in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 5 years of healthcare or related experience, inclusive of 3+ years of experience in medical affairs and/or training.
Master’s degree in a scientific discipline with a minimum of 8 years of healthcare or related experience, inclusive of 6+ years of experience in medical affairs and/or training.
Experience with oncology.
Experience working with cross-function teams.
Vendor management experience.
Strong communication, prioritizing, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills.
Experience with training.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development, and in adult education, is strongly preferred.
Prior curriculum development, and experience with educational outcome assessment, and application of adult learning principles.
Significant experience in pharmaceutical or biomedical writing and communications, including group facilitation and presentation to diverse audiences.
Experience with learning management systems.
Broad product/disease area knowledge.
Experience using influence and negotiation to secure positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

Perform baseline and ongoing assessments to identify training needs, and to develop tailored training packages and plans to address those needs.
Lead development and updating of high-quality medical affairs education and training plans and materials to drive a consistent and deep understanding of, scientific knowledge on, and communication fluency with, Takeda Oncology products, respective disease states, and competitor data aligned with product scientific platforms.
Develop and execute GMAO on-boarding training programs for Disease and Product data, and ensure GMAO teams across regions and countries are trained and certified as scientific experts on Takeda Oncology products.
Collaborate with the Head of Scientific Training to implement training systems/platforms, as appropriate, to facilitate ease of training; deliver innovative training that maximizes multiple learning approaches including, but not limited to, modules/slides, e-learning, webinars, live meetings, workshops, and posters.
Collaborate with the Oncology Business Unit (OBU) regions and countries to build, customize, and use, tools and systems that enable improved GMAO and regional interactions, which will foster a cohesive culture and allow for deeper learning.
Identify and engage internal or external speakers, as appropriate, to deliver topic‑specific expertise.
Become a subject matter expert on Takeda Oncology products and act as a resource for countries and regions to provide scientific expertise.
Ensure compliance with all relevant SOPs, policies, and procedures.