Senior Manager, Commercial Training - Schizophrenia Portfolio

Role Summary

The Senior Manager Commercial Training will be responsible for overseeing the operational function of Teva’s schizophrenia training for sales employees and will contribute to a key launch for Teva.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate launch readiness activities by leading or supporting initiatives such as POA meetings, workshops, and certification programs to ensure field force preparedness for launching medication.
• Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of programs that enhance psychiatry knowledge across sales teams.
• Partner with sales and marketing leadership to identify needs and development opportunities and address them with learning solutions that enhance the sales force and sales management.
• Plan with sales and marketing leadership to launch solutions at optimal times and oversee strategic communications to maximize uptake of programs.
• Programs may include new hire training, existing sales force training, POAs, and mass model activities to ensure consistency.
• Execute blended training programs at new hire training, national meetings, regional meetings, and other events.
• Coach, teach and train sales associates during training events; provide feedback to field managers for ongoing development.
• Evaluate classroom curriculum and keep training current and relevant for the field.
• Stay current with training trends by attending professional meetings and trainer development events.
• Suggest solutions aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities.
• Understand the regulatory environment for each branded solution and follow proper approval processes.
• Demonstrate vendor management skills for optimal and on-time solutions.
• Leverage emerging training innovations to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7+ years of pharmaceutical experience in sales, marketing, sales leadership, or training/development
• 4+ years home office therapeutic training experience (field experience strongly preferred)
• Experience in Psychiatry and/or Neurology preferred

Skills

• Knowledge of the relationship between sales, sales leadership, marketing, and training
• Ability to collaborate with multiple key stakeholders
• Ability to move quickly in a dynamic environment
• Ability to develop and execute strategic training and development plans
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Group facilitation and classroom presentation skills
• Ability to perform in high pressure and fast-paced environments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7+ years of pharmaceutical experience in one or more of the following areas: sales, marketing, sales leadership or training/development
• 4+ years home office therapeutic training experience; field experience strongly preferred
• Experience in Psychiatry and/or Neurology preferred

Additional Requirements

• Travel: Approximately 20% domestic travel throughout the US
• Physical requirements: Sitting for extended periods; visual acuity for computer work, data preparation, and reading
• Working environment: May require PPE on site visits as needed