• The Associate Director, Learning & Development – Solid Tumor Oncology will serve as a strategic partner to support training needs and priorities for the Medical Affairs (MA) organization in solid tumor
• This role will lead the design, development, delivery and measurement of learning experiences for in-house and field-based MA Oncology teams
• Collaboration with internal partners to identify training needs and shape the clinical learning strategy, including onboarding, product and evidence launches, continuous learning initiatives, and ongoing knowledge reinforcement will be vital
• This individual will also provide consultation to partners related to learning activities not sponsored by L&D

The training developed in this role will prepare field-based Medical Science Liaisons to educate and conduct scientific exchanges with Healthcare Providers and Opinion Leaders, to support clinical research programs, and to provide internal clinical & scientific support

• This position will require subject-matter proficiency in Solid Tumor therapeutic area(s) including lung, bladder, prostate, head & neck and/or colorectal cancers

Establish the L&D team as a strategic partner for the MA organization by building deep collaboration with team members across MA, anticipating and proactively responding to changes in medical strategy and shifts within the larger healthcare landscape Support Solid Tumor Oncology MA initiatives (including but not limited to data releases, products launches, and professional development) by designing, developing and delivering instructionally-sound training programs for existing and emerging oncology products and disease states in alignment with the medical & field strategies

• Serve as a strategic lead for vendor-developed learning projects from initial scoping through completion
• Initiate contracting, coordinate medical content reviews with subject matter experts, provide feedback, and ensure high quality delivery of content to learners
• Evaluate the impact of learning programs, technologies, and other modes of training on field and medical organizational initiatives
• Adjust and adapt training programs accordingly

Serve as an internal consultant for training activities not developed by L&D (e.g., pre-launch field preparation, launch meetings, OL expert series events, etc.) by sharing best practices & offering feedback related to designing breakout sessions, live & virtual facilitation technique, increasing audience engagement, etc

• Manage large projects and processes, consult on critical medical education strategies, and deliver targeted and differentiated training programs for medical professionals
• Identify and evaluate innovative approaches to content design, development, and delivery, including new learning technologies and novel uses of existing technologies
• Support in-house and field new hire onboarding processes/checkpoints and ensure onboarding resources are updated as needed
• Collaborate with teammates, managers, and mentors to maintain clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and expectations in support of a seamless onboarding experience
• Collaborate with cross-functional L&D partners to leverage knowledge, resources and share best practices
• Manage & maintain learning technologies including, but not limited to the following: SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Learning Management Systems, eLearning authoring tools, NovoEd and various meeting platforms

Maintain an advanced knowledge of adult education practices

• Bachelor’s degree in medical, clinical, adult education or instructional design field required
• Desire to drive impact in healthcare via learning and development
• Leading by influence, coaching, consulting, and/or change management
• Problem solving and critical thinking
• Growth mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication

20% Domestic travel

A minimum of 6 years related professional experience in clinical or learning & development field (e.g., medical science liaison, medical communications, clinical research associate, clinical research, clinical practice, academic position in health science research, corporate trainer, program manager, instructional/curriculum designer) Coaching, Cultural Competence, Facilitation, HR Strategic Management, Instructional Design, Instructional Development, Learning and Development (L&D), Learning and Development Operations, Learning Culture, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Organizing, Quality Assurance (QA), Reporting and Analysis, Talent Management, Technical Credibility, Training Delivery Methods, Training Needs Analysis (TNA)