MSD Associate Director Pipeline & Innovation Center 

United States, California, Santa Cruz 

540098472

Job Description

The Associate Director, Pipeline and Innovation, serves as a pivotal member of the Center for Scientific Exchange Excellence (CSEE), reporting directly to the Learning Architect Director. This role is essential for improving the skills of Field Medical (FM) team members with pipeline responsibilities, focusing on identifying training needs and developing tailored learning solutions for product approvals and scientific exchange.

In this position, the Associate Director will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering contextualized scientific training programs that foster the necessary knowledge and skills for high-quality scientific engagements. Utilizing a variety of instructional methodologies, the Associate Director will support FM team members with pipeline responsibilities in their quest to improve their proficiency in scientific engagement.

Responsibilities and Primary Activities

• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments through surveys and team interviews to identify skill and knowledge gaps pertinent to FM team members with pipeline responsibilities and their specific therapeutic areas.

• Collaborate with FM team members with pipeline responsibilities to develop customized training programs and educational resources that address identified needs, including approval readiness and scientific engagement.

• Facilitate workshops and training sessions, both in-person and virtual, to deliver effective learning experiences for FM team members with pipeline responsibilities.

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Global Scientific Training and regional stakeholders, to effectively embed skills and scenario training within various training initiatives.

• Facilitate the early adoption of new and innovative learning experiences to enhance just-in-time training and support asynchronous training that occurs in the flow of work.

• Manage relationships with vendors and external partners to develop and deliver cutting-edge training solutions.

• Maintain awareness of industry trends and advancements in training methodologies to continually enhance learning experiences and resources.

• Conduct training needs assessments and post-program evaluations to assess effectiveness and impact, and provide recommendations for enhancing our offerings based on the findings.

• Engage with key stakeholders to understand their training needs and create a continuous feedback loop that ensures stakeholder input is effectively incorporated into training initiatives.

• Serve as a subject matter expert on the role of the FM Professional and the skills needed for scientific exchange excellence, acting as a consultant to CSEE team members and vendors as they design and develop their learning experiences.

Minimum

• Credentialed (i.e., PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD, or equivalent degree)

• ≥2 years Field Medical experience

• Medical Affairs experience/knowledge

• Thorough understanding of Field Medical roles and responsibilities

• Experience and success in cross-functional teamwork

• Strong communication and persuasive/influencing skills

• Ability to lead without direct authority over a continuum of stakeholders

Preferred

• ≥5 years in the pharmaceutical industry

• Experience in a training related function (e.g., creating training curricula and content)

• Proficiency with project/vendor management

• Experience working on global

Current Contingent Workers apply

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only:

if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$164,800.00 - $259,400.00

San Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only:We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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