Job Description
The Global Scientific Training Quality and Execution (Q&E) Director, Oncology is a key member of the Global Scientific Training Oncology Team. S/he is accountable for ensuring the highest levels of scientific quality and excellence in execution of scientific training/associated curricula for all Medical Affairs personnel globally
The Global Scientific Training Q&E Director, Oncology is accountable for
Ensuring the highest levels of scientific quality and excellence in execution of the GST Oncology trainingTechnical and quality review of all curricula and materials including collaboration with appropriate stakeholders and Global Scientific Training Oncology team membersManagement and oversight of the delivery of Global Scientific Training to Medical Affairs through collaboration with external alliance partners across the Oncology GST teamMeasurement and quality evaluation of scientific training.All four core activities have a global scope and impact.A high degree of collaboration is required with the Field Medical Center of Excellence Skills and Capabilities Director, the Global Medical Affairs Strategy teams, the Field Medical Center of Excellence Core Skills & Capabilities Training, the Global Scientific Content Teams, and Regional Field Medical Leadership.The Global Scientific Training Q&E Director must possess subject matter expertise, project and vendor management proficiency, strong communication and collaboration skills, persuasive skills, and the ability to lead without direct authority over a continuum of stakeholders.Knowledge of our Company's systems (e.g.; Veeva Vault, Share Point) is required to manage training materials, approval processes, and training material life cycles.
Education Minimum Requirement:
PharmD / PhD / MD and a minimum of 5 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical practice or learning and development experience ORMS Degree in Life Sciences and a minimum of 10 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical practice or learning and development experience ORBS Degree in Life Sciences and a minimum of 15 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical practice or learning and development experience
Required Experience and Skills:
Relevant working experience in Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical industryTherapeutic competency in OncologyMust be able to work in a complex organization environment and have ability to effectively operate in a team-oriented global structureMust have excellent interpersonal and communication (written as well as oral) skillsProven ability to lead in a matrix environment, with good networking and cross-functional management skillsExperience in creating and implementing training programsUnderstanding of adult learning principlesDemonstrated leadership in a team-based environmentDemonstrated project management experience
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Experience managing projects globallyVendor management experienceField based medical experienceKnowledge of the publications process, scientific platform development understanding, experience in implementing of global medical communications processes, demonstrated ability to lead and implement transformation initiatives of large scalePrior experience working within multiple regional regulations and compliance requirementsScientific writing/verbal communicationsStrong analytical skills and ability to translate strategy into action plan
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$193,440.00 - $304,500.00
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Remote Work
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Requisition ID:R264942