Manager, Field Learning and Development MedQuad-Vax

Job title:Manager, Field Learning a Development MedQuad-Vax

Location: Bridgewater, NJ or Cambridge, MA (Hybrid role)

Travel: Approximately 25-30% travel for offsite meetings and/or trainings.

About the job

We are an innovative global healthcare company, committed to transforming the lives of people with immune challenges, rare diseases and blood disorders, cancers, and neurological disorders. From R&D to sales, our talented teams work together, revolutionizing treatment, continually improving products, understanding unmet needs, and connecting communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.​

Main responsibilities:

The Manager, Field Learning and Development serves as the training subject matter expert for MedQuad/Vax. This role will collaborate with key matrix partners to develop comprehensive learning solutions fostering a learning environment focusing on adult learning principles and ensuring ongoing development and retention in support of brand objectives and strategies. The Manager may serve as lead in conducting training classes and workshop for Initial Sales Training, sales meetings, and ad hoc training needs throughout the year. They will support in evaluating, selecting, and managing vendors and/or projects enhancing disease state and/or product knowledge. The Manager of Field Learning & Development reports to the Director of Field Learning & Development Vaccines.

• Partners with cross-functional departments (sales, marketing, medical) when onboarding new-hires to effectively facilitate process for new field sales representatives to completing training requirements for certification. Partners with management to ensure programs/materials are relevant and have business focus.

• Point person for Go-To-Market Capabilities relating to Commercial Training

• Partner with internal customers to develop and maintain product & brand related sales training tools, workshops, and classroom presentations to ensure they are current and meet the needs of all stakeholders.

• Constantly assess the effectiveness of the training programs and product learning modules.  Proactively upgrades learning material to meet evolving training needs of the sales force.

• Develop continuous learning tools, e-learning, Advanced Training and Experiential training as well as assessment programs to support all sales training programs and that are aligned to a brand and business needs.

• Ensure training projects and materials are evaluated against and meet good training and adult learning principles and ensure all projects and materials have been through the correct regulatory review process before being delivered to field sales forces.

• Support matrix partners by developing training tools, workshops, presentations and brand content for all Brand outreach initiatives and for all Product Launch, Sales, and POA Meetings.

• Partner with Operations Excellence team, Incentive Compensation team, Marketing, Field Leadership, Omnichannel Engagement and Leadership Development teams to design Training and Development plans to achieve BU goals.

• Partner with Marketing and Sales leadership teams to measure and monitor the impact of training on the business and make recommendations for improvement.

• Development of Scopes of Work (SOW) for new and existing projects with outside vendors and manage the projects from inception to completion.

About You

• 3-5+ years in Commercial Operations environment, especially in supporting field force learning and development. 

• Bachelor’s Degree required

• Relevant pharmaceutical/biotech/vaccine industry experience

• Experience in Learning and Development and Adult Education Methods preferred

• Proven communication skills with a well-developed ability to efficiently and productively communicate both verbally and in writing.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Applications for use in Training Development, Facilitation, and Effectiveness Reviews including but not limited to TEAMs and PowerPoint

• Training / Workshop facilitation skills and background

• Demonstrated excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities

• Outstanding organizational skills, time management and dealing with conflicting priorities

• Experienced in leading by influence and driving in matrix project teams and organizational set-ups. 

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.​​

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.​​

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.​​

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.​

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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