Director, Medical Learning and Capabilities

Servier Laboratories • Boston, MA

75d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Medical Learning and Capabilities is responsible for developing and implementing the Medical Affairs training strategy, including onboarding, therapeutic area knowledge, compliance, quality, and operational topics. This role involves creating a scientific training curriculum, developing educational materials, and conducting training sessions. The Director collaborates with Medical Operations, Medical Directors, Field Medical leads, Scientific Communications, and R&D to meet the evolving training needs. Additionally, the Director provides regular training on new evidence from clinical trials and scientific literature and coordinates with Commercial training to ensure consistent and compliant messaging. Effective matrix and direct report management are essential in this role.

Requirements

• An advanced degree such as an MD, PharmD, Ph.D. in life sciences, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience in Medical, Clinical Development, or other relevant areas, including scientific knowledge in Oncology and Oncology therapeutic products.
• Formal training as an educator and experience as an MSL and Medical trainer required.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to work autonomously and effectively in a fast-paced, complex, matrix environment.
• Excellent communication skills, including a proven ability to analyze and present scientific information with confidence and clarity.
• Strong meeting facilitation skills that maximize in-person and virtual instruction and learning opportunities.
• Experience implementing adult learning principles to effectively educate adults with different backgrounds and learning styles.
• Understanding of, and experience with, the legal, regulatory, and compliance framework applicable to interactions with HCPs, payers, patient advocacy, and other business partners.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project).

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic and proactive training plan for the Medical Affairs department and field medical team, including an onboarding plan and continued education.
• Strategically plan, develop, and conduct training for new Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) in each therapeutic area, with an initial focus on AML, ALL, cholangiocarcinoma, and glioma.
• Play an active role in the development of the vision, strategic and tactical plans, and resource allocation for the Medical Affairs organization.
• Leverage global training resources to enhance the training programs and ensure consistency with Global Medical Patient Affairs (GMPA).
• Collaborate closely with field medical leads to provide direction and feedback to new MSLs regarding their preparation to engage healthcare professionals (HCPs).
• Maintain accurate and updated trainings by incorporating new trial data and updated information on disease states, testing, and therapeutic options.
• Provide regular trainings to the entire Medical Affairs organization on new developments related to Servier's pipeline.
• Ensure adequate and compliant training on medical content across the organization.
• Maintain the Medical Affairs SharePoint training site, including a digital learning platform and the training resources libraries.
• Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in relevant therapeutic and disease state areas.
• Apply objective and subjective KPIs to measure progress towards strategic goals and adjust strategies as needed.
• Regularly evaluate the success of the training program with medical leadership and adapt the curriculum and delivery methods to maximize team learning.
• Lead training sessions related to key congresses on data releases and booth content.
• Lead coordination of quarterly Medical Affairs meetings and organize training curriculum.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees