Senior Manager, International Learning, Oncology

AbbVie•Mettawa, IL

22h

About The Position

The Senior Manager International Learning is a strategic partner and value-adding International Learning Subject Matter Expert who supports hematology oncology (CLL and/or AML). Serves as an expert in therapeutic knowledge, curriculum development, performance excellence, capability building and change management to develop high impact, integrated learning strategies, tactics and plans which enable AbbVie to be ahead of the curve. As a key business partner for the assigned brand team(s), the individual will incorporate the International Integrated Brand Plan within Integrated International Learning Plans utilizing foundational standards while injecting innovative and forward-thinking learning expertise that will support execution excellence upon implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree, MBA or related advanced degree is preferred
Experience designing curriculums and creating training materials that demonstrates strong knowledge of curriculum design and content development
Strong communication and master facilitation skills including the ability to deliver learning programs to multi-cultural audiences
Networking with external key stakeholders, industry forums and learning specialists to inform a compelling and differentiated learning and capability strategy
Strategic thinking & tactical business planning skills to diagnose needs, develop project plans and create learning content aligned to needs
Seeking 7-10 years of combined learning, sales and marketing experience or related cross functional expertise
Developing the right learning curriculum aligned to business partners needs leveraging AI and technology solutions
Designing Integrated Learning Plans aligned with Integrated brand plans
Strong collaboration or experience within Areas and Affiliate/Top 12 countries
Demonstrated ability to develop strong partnerships with cross functional colleagues at varying levels including Product Managers, Marketing Managers, Associate Directors, and Directors
Proven ability to integrate business trends, brand strategies, and marketplace drivers into plans that drive competitive advantages for the organization
Demonstrated success working in a highly matrix environment
Consistently demonstrates the AbbVie leadership behaviors; Possess knowledge of the AbbVie business, our organization, our brands, our therapeutic areas, products, pipeline, and competition
Demonstrated knowledge of the Integrated Brand Plan framework with the flexibility to coach International Brand Teams when needed (or demonstrate high level of aptitude to learn AbbVie’s strategic planning framework and coach to the framework).
Appropriately integrate key elements into an Integrated International Learning Plan
Possess business knowledge of the bio-pharma sector including knowledge of the external environment, relevant stakeholders, and our customers
Open-minded and curious, combined with a highly innovative and creative approach, always and looking for opportunities to improve, and embed this behavior in the organization
Expertise in strategic thinking and planning, aligning learning strategies and priorities based on critical business needs and strategies to add the most value
Expertise in project management to support multiple priorities and integrate multi-functional elements into one learning plan connecting dependencies, without gaps or missing timelines
Possess knowledge of leading-edge learning theories, practices, benchmarks, systems, AI and learning technologies, and digital learning
Demonstrate effective, articulate communication skills (verbal and written), active listening, effective probing, and facilitation skills
Simplify, clarify and focus, bringing best practices in learning, acting with agility and being open to adjust and adapt, building a sustainable learning culture with learning agility
Be a change agent who empowers others through advice and expertise in learning and behavioral change, including instructional design
Manage learning programs and interventions from vision and strategy to implementation, delivery, and facilitation; leveraging staff where required, and employing innovative approaches
Be confident in coaching and comfortable giving and receiving feedback
Apply a performance consulting approach through the effective application of the six elements of Performance Essentials
Ensure optimal use of resources, measuring outcomes and analyzing available data sources

Nice To Haves

MBA or related advanced degree

Responsibilities

Subject matter expert to an assigned brand team(s), acts as a strategic partner either supporting a International Brand Team OR as a member of the International Brand Team.
Assess and understand cross-functional learning needs to develop and deliver effective integrated learning plans aligned with brand strategy and tactical plans to support execution excellence.
Effectively propose/manage brand budget aligned to the lifecycle of the brand and learning needs for the brand.
Building relationships and partnering with key stakeholders at International, Areas and Top 12 Affiliates to gain agreement and co-create Oncology Learning Materials to support execution of the International learning plans.
Leads monthly International Learning sessions for area/affiliate alignment and co-creation.
Manage key contacts for area/affiliates.
Maintaining a high level of Continuing Professional Development in Learning & Development, keeping up to date on industry trends and best practices including appropriate use of AI and technology solutions
Conducting vendor evaluations in partnership with purchasing to ensure the right vendor is selected for optimal project development
Selecting vendors and maintaining strong partnership with vendors to develop content aligned with brand strategic and tactical plans within budget
Acting as medical/regulatory lead to gain appropriate approvals for end user use
Planning, developing and executing material roll out through internal communication plans and train the trainer programs to support execution excellence of learning content
Ensuring learning content is accessible to end users via Academy in addition to Veeva.
Manage all curriculum content to ensure it is all up-to-date and relevant within all platforms and all stakeholders understand where to find the brand aligned learning materials
Ensuring content development is aligned to International learning “standards” for consistency across therapeutic areas maintaining a “standard core curriculum” while also customizing to business needs leveraging AI and technology solutions
Measuring impact of International learning tactics to ensure value is delivered to the brand and to cross functional partners in addition to supporting execution excellence within Area and Affiliates