SR AD, Commercial Training and Development

Boehringer Ingelheim • Johns Creek, GA

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About The Position

The Senior Associate Director (SR AD), Commercial Training & Development translates sales and marketing strategies into learning experiences that improve the knowledge, skills, and capabilities of Boehringer Ingelheim’s Animal Health sales force across all species. The role advises species-specific leadership teams and oversees the strategy, design, development, execution, and evaluation of training initiatives for customer-facing teams.

The SR AD mentors team members, fosters innovation and accountability, and leads enterprise-level training programs aligned with business goals and field force performance. The position designs learner-centric training across digital, instructor-led, and blended formats, uses agile methodologies and emerging technologies, and evaluates outcomes and feedback to improve training strategies and the learner experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive experience in training, development, or commercial roles within the animal health or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Ability to apply relevant principles, concepts, practices, and standards, including knowledge and use of Animal Health or Pharma data and working knowledge of industry practices.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and ability to work with other disciplines.
• Ability to train user groups and key stakeholders.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate with colleagues across several functional areas.
• Ability to work independently with accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to achieve results in a highly matrixed organization.
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and interact effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders across sales and marketing to align objectives and provide consistent training direction.
• Demonstrated success managing several large-scale projects and/or programs.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25%, including overnight travel.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical, if required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a sales manager and/or sales trainer is highly preferred.
• Ten or more years of progressive experience in training, development, or commercial roles within the animal health or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate business objectives into actionable learning strategies and prioritize initiatives based on impact and feasibility.
• Build consensus across cross-functional teams and communicate with senior leadership to secure alignment and buy-in.
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, and guide teams through change.
• Optimize team resources and forecast capacity to support timely, effective training delivery.
• Design and deliver modern, learner-centric training in digital, instructor-led, and blended formats.
• Use agile methodologies and emerging technologies to improve learner engagement and retention.
• Evaluate learning outcomes and incorporate feedback and trends into future training strategies.
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of innovation and accountability.
• Lead enterprise-level training programs aligned with business goals and improved field force performance.
• Manage large-scale projects and programs, budgets, and resources.
• Travel approximately 25%, including overnight travel.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefit programs.
• Support for a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior