Associate Director, Medical Training - Remote Opportunity

Company: Lundbeck A/S, H
Location: Deerfield
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Location: Deerfield, Illinois, US Date: Apr 1, 2022 Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? At Lundbeck, we are tirelessly dedicated to restoring brain health, so every person can be their best. Inspired and driven by our purpose, we are the only global biopharmaceutical company focused solely on brain diseases. We have a robust and innovative pipeline, bringing forward transformative therapies to address unmet needs in neurology and psychiatry. Join us on our journey of growth! This is a remote position Summary: The Associate Director, Medical Training is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of a standardized approach for on-boarding and functional area training for the Lundbeck Medical teams to positively impact the organization's effectiveness and performance. The Associate Director, Medical Training will work closely with key stakeholders within the North America R&D department (Medical Directors, Medical Information, Publications, Regulatory, Clinical) as well as cross-functional business partners (e.g. Sales, Sales Training, Marketing) and Alliance partner (Otsuka) to achieve training and education business objectives. The Associate Director, Medical Training coordinates and leads initiatives involving the development, implementation, and deployment of resources, education, and SOP training for the department. Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with the Sr. Director, Field Medical, as well as key stakeholders within the department to lead, develop, and implement, resources and training programs consistent with the overarching Medical Affairs strategy and product strategies
  • Works closely with Sr. Director, Field Medical and key stakeholders across the department to determine performance/skill and knowledge gaps for MSLs in order to prioritize education, upskilling training needs and implementation
  • Assists with the development of MSL field resources and training materials across the brands as needed
  • Collaborates with medical stakeholders on critical medical affairs workstreams, special projects, assignments and milestones
  • Co-leads and/or facilitates MSL and Medical Affairs stakeholder on-boarding activities including virtual classrooms, live meetings, and competency assessments/certifications
  • Serves as an extended member of specific Medical Strategy Teams (MSTs) to gain a deep understanding of gaps and unmet needs in order to implement and develop resources
  • Coordinates with Sales Training regarding Commercial-related education and training needs across the products (e.g., POAs, Sales Leadership Meetings, New Hire Sales Training Classes, etc.); responsible for vetting the needs of Commercial with the Sr. Director, Field Medical
  • Assists with the planning and coordination of all training meetings (e.g., hybrid, virtual, onsite, offsite, regional, and national)
  • Works with the Sr. Director, Field Medical to collaborate with alliance partner (Otsuka) in coordinating and implementing training needs of the field medical team
  • Attends scientific conferences on an ad hoc basis, based on the needs of the department
  • Shadows Virtual/F2F KOL meetings with MSLs (ad hoc basis) to better appreciate effectiveness of MSL tools and utility in the field and to leverage intelligence towards continuous improvement of MSL resources Required Education, Experience, and Skills:
    • Advanced scientific or medical degree (MD, Pharm.D., PhD, or NP)
    • 5+ years of pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device or healthcare experience -
    • 2+ years previous clinical training or pharmaceutical related training or teaching experience
    • Excellent at collaboration, building relationships, and teamwork across multiple departments
    • Superior oral, written, and presentation communication skills
    • Results-oriented and proactive with a proven track record of leadership
    • Ability to handle multiple competing priorities with minimal direction
    • Flexibility to adapt and meet the changing/growing needs of key stakeholders in the organization
    • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload when facing multiple tasks, deadlines, and competing demands
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
    • The Company requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof upon hire, or request a medical or religious accommodation Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
      • Experience as an MSL
      • Experience in the CNS therapeutic area
      • Experience in project management
      • Experience in executing strategies by influencing without direct authority
      • Knowledge of interactive technologies and platforms for learning/meetings (podcasts, iPad Apps, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc)
      • Knowledge of IT platforms such as Veeva, Sharepoint, etc. Travel:
        • Willingness/Ability to travel up to 30% domestically. International travel may be required. The range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Colorado and Connecticut, if selected for this role, and may vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $180,000 - $220,000 and eligibility for a 20% bonus target based on company and individual performance, and eligibility to participate in the company's long-term incentive plan. Benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, and company match 401k. Additional benefits information can be found on our site. #LI-DH1 Why Lundbeck Lundbeck is unique from other biopharmaceutical companies in that we are 70 percent owned by a research-focused foundation. We have a deep heritage of discovery and have brought breakthrough therapies to millions of people across the globe. And we're just getting started! Our success is driven by our great people and inclusive culture, which is guided by our beliefs of being Patient-Driven, Courageous, Ambitious, Passionate & Responsible. Are you ready to make an impact, one patient at a time? - Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site . Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit the U.S. career site . Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates in E-Verify . Lundbeck is a global pharmaceutical company specialized in brain diseases. For more than 70 years, we have been at the forefront of neuroscience research. We are tirelessly dedicated to restoring brain health, so every person can be their best. - Billions of people worldwide live with brain diseases - complex conditions often invisible to others that nonetheless take a tremendous toll on individuals, families and societies. -We are committed to fighting stigma and discrimination against people living with brain diseases and advocating for broader social acceptance of people with brain health conditions. Every day, we strive for improved treatment and a better life for people living with brain disease. We have approximately 5,600 employees in more than 50 countries, and our products are available in more than 100 countries. Our research programs tackle some of the most complex challenges in neuroscience, and our pipeline is focused on bringing forward transformative treatments for which there are few, if any therapeutic options. We have research facilities---in Denmark and the United States, and our production facilities are located in Denmark, France, and Italy. Lundbeck generated revenue of DKK 17.7 billion in 2020---(EUR 2.4---billion; USD 2.7---billion). - For additional information, we encourage you to visit our corporate -site---www.lundbeck.com---and connect with us on Instagram (h_lundbeck), Twitter at---@Lundbeck---and via---LinkedIn.

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