Associate Director, Scientific Training Lead, Global Medical Affairs Oncology

Role Summary

Associate Director, Scientific Training Lead, Global Medical Affairs Oncology. Based in Boston, MA, reporting to the Head of Medical Excellence & Scientific Training. Responsible for identifying learning needs, developing and executing strategic training plans, and measuring training success to enhance GMAO scientific knowledge of Takeda Oncology products, disease states, and competitor data.

• Identify learning needs, develop and execute strategic, tailored training plans and packages, and measure training success for Medical Affairs Scientific Training within GMAO, including ongoing needs assessments, updating training programs, and establishing reinforcement training to enhance GMAO scientific knowledge of Takeda Oncology products, disease states, and competitor data
• Collaborate with regions and countries to understand training needs and deliver programs that meet them
• Oversee vendors to support training initiatives
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and consultant to regions and countries within GMA
• Liaise with GMAO team and key cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., Global Outcomes Research) to support operations of the GMAO Medical Capabilities department

• Perform baseline and ongoing assessments to identify training needs and develop tailored training packages and plans
• Lead development and updating of high-quality medical affairs education and training plans/materials to drive understanding and communication fluency about Takeda Oncology products, disease states, and competitor data
• Develop and execute GMAO onboarding training programs for Disease and Product data; train and certify regional teams as scientific experts
• Collaborate to implement training systems/platforms to facilitate training; deliver innovative training using modules, e-learning, webinars, live meetings, workshops, and posters
• Collaborate with Oncology Business Unit regions to build tools and systems that enable improved GMAO/regional interactions and deeper learning
• Identify and engage internal or external speakers for topic-specific expertise
• Become a subject-matter expert on Takeda Oncology products and provide scientific expertise to regions/countries
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, policies, and procedures

• Doctoral degree (PhD, Pharm
  
  D) in a scientific discipline with at least 5 years of healthcare or related experience, including 3+ years in medical affairs and/or training
• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline with at least 8 years of healthcare or related experience, including 6+ years in medical affairs and/or training
• Experience with oncology
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Vendor management experience
• Strong communication, prioritizing, problem-solving, planning, and organizational skills
• Experience with training

• Experience in Medical Affairs or Clinical Development, and in adult education
• Curriculum development experience, educational outcome assessment, and application of adult learning principles
• Pharma/biomedical writing and communications experience, including group facilitation and presentations to diverse audiences
• Experience with learning management systems
• Broad product/disease area knowledge
• Experience using influence and negotiation to secure positive outcomes

• Ability to travel up to 25% per year, including international travel