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About The Role As a member of Takeda Oncology, as an Associate Director, your work will contribute to our bold, inspiring vision to cure cancer. Here, you'll build a career grounded in purpose and be empowered to deliver your best. As part of the U.S. Oncology Team, you will report to the Head of US OBU Strategy & Business Operations.

Responsibilities

Lead learning and development initiatives to enhance field capabilities, including core selling skills, pre-call planning, use of digital sales tools and sales force execution.

Design and execute strategic training programs for the Oncology pipeline, including Polycythemia Vera (PV) disease state education.

Provide coaching for Regional Directors, Oncology Territory Managers and others to help elevate capabilities and sales training.

Develop a training feedback loop system and performance tracking to ensure sustained learning and skill enhancement.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to elevate overall sales effectiveness and pull through One Oncology approach.

How you will contribute

Build a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization. Design and deliver training programs that enhance the skills and capabilities of our sales field teams.

Strategically develop and implement a comprehensive learning and development plan that aligns with the organization and brand goals, objectives and future business needs.

Lead the design, development, and delivery of training programs on disease state, selling skills, customer interaction, and product knowledge/treatment landscape, ensuring effective engagement, execution and evaluation throughout the learning process.

Spearhead advanced training initiatives focused on ongoing product knowledge, disease state education, and customer interaction skills. Ensure that training programs remain current, relevant, and aligned with market trends and evolving product offerings.

Elevate current Learning and Development programs by identifying gaps, providing recommendations and implementing a plan that will enhance current capabilities for the future.

Drive field performance improvement through tailored training, performance tracking, and coaching, collaborating with Sales Leadership, PVA Leadership, Marketing, I&A and S&BO to address performance gaps.

Assist with the integration and use of sales tools and systems, ensuring the sales force leverages technology to enhance productivity and customer engagement.

Oversee performance tracking and reporting, using metrics and feedback to improve training outcomes and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Measure and evaluate field development programs to understand the effectiveness and impact on learning; provide recommendations for change.

Develop and maintain relationships with external vendors and subject matter experts to leverage the latest thinking, best practices, and industry-standard benchmarks in learning and development.

Manage and track Learning and Development budget.

Partner closely with business and functional leadership and HR to develop sales teams, drive new hire training and support the business.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum BS/BA degree with MS/MBA preferred

8+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience or relevant clinical experience

3+ years in oncology/hematology

Minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical sales training experience, or experience in related fields such as marketing or sales operations

Expert in new product development, setting strategic directions and best practices

Proven track record of leading successful initiatives and teams; able to influence without authority

Strong project management and leadership skills

Ability to develop long-term training programs while executing immediate next steps

Strong analytical skills and budget management

Familiar with adult learning techniques and issues in large organizations; able to tailor strategies for diverse stakeholders

Experience with next-generation digital solutions for call planning, training, coaching and capability building

Skilled in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook

Preferred

1-3 years of clinical experience (e.g., RN, NP, PA, PharmD) is a plus

Experience with design, development and implementation of innovative training strategies

Strong time management and strategic coaching abilities

More about us Takeda is transforming patient care through novel specialty pharmaceuticals and patient support programs. We are a patient-focused company, and we foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace with a commitment to Better Health and a Brighter Future.

This position is classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.

Location Boston, MA

U.S. Base Salary Range $153,600.00 - $241,340.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered depends on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. Base salary will comply with state/local minimum wage requirements.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for incentives and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, and well-being benefits.

EEO Statement Takeda is committed to creating a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.

Locations: Boston, MA

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