Senior Training Manager, Lung Franchise Learning & Capability Development

AstraZeneca

13d • $150,771 - $226,157 • Remote

About The Position

This role is for a Senior Training Manager within the Lung Franchise of Oncology Learning & Capability Development at AstraZeneca. The position focuses on designing and delivering learning and development experiences for US Commercial field personnel to enhance customer engagement. The manager will act as a subject matter expert, aligning training solutions with clinical and capability needs, including new-hire training, ongoing skills development, and product launch training. Success requires understanding sales force needs, brand/tumor strategy, agency management, and strong communication skills for stakeholder alignment in a matrixed environment. Adaptability, effective stakeholder management, and agile working methods are key.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent required
• 7+ years of a blend of Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Oncology sales or sales leadership experience
• Healthcare consulting, project management or needs analysis at a business unit level
• Minimum of at least 3 accumulated years of training or training related experience (eg. Rotational Training Manager, Regional Training Specialist, Foundations Trainer)
• Ability to effectively communicate and lead in a cross-functional environment, providing direction and guidance to team members with varied and complementary responsibilities
• Knowledge of instructional systems design and/or adult learning methodology
• Understanding the place of AI in field enablement applications and use of AI assisted design tools (Synthesia, Copilot, Notebook LM, etc).

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience with subject matter knowledge and/or application within Oncology
• Ability to translate brand/marketing strategy into effective training plans
• Thorough understanding of market dynamic within the oncology space
• Advanced degree in a related field or equivalent
• Previous work pulling through agentic AI workstreams to enhance sales capabilities

Responsibilities

• Leading product and indication launch learning plan development in the dynamic and growing Lung franchise
• Anticipating curriculum development opportunities based on market trends and aligned customer needs – proactive in recommending learning pathways
• Being regarded as therapeutic expert, proactively supporting peers in continuous development of their Clinical Acumen.
• Flexing exceptional communication skills to multiple levels of stakeholders in a variety of situations: home office and field leadership, cross-functional peers, large and small group facilitation.
• Leading without authority; collaborating with key stakeholders and being a leading contributor to shaping and influencing decisions and strategy
• Taking calculated risks to promote innovation in Learning and Capability Development
• Seeks out collaborative opportunities, above and beyond role, to promote a culture of curiosity and ongoing learning.
• Consistently applying agile, continuous development processes against all solutions and programs
• Leading AI initiatives and new technology launches that enhance field colleague skillsets

Benefits

• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

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