Job Description
NATURE & SCOPE
The intercontinental Learning Partner is the key driver of Intercontinental learning strategy, in alignment with the brands strategy; together with stakeholders and in conjunction with the Intercontinental Overall Learning Strategy. In addition to this, in collaboration with stakeholders and Global market Access Learning team, works with the IC learning Leads to define and develop the IC Learning.
Amongst the key stakeholders, the IC East and West Learning Leads you will work in close collaboration with commercial, medical and market access functions.
The Intercontinental Learning Partner will act as a designer and orchestrator of translating learning needs into learning plans, secure to pull SME where appropriate and coordinate learning agendas across different units/functions and stakeholders.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Planning, developing and executing commercial launch plans during a busy launch period in Intercontinental markets.
• Pulling through launch plans and working with markets on post launch milestones, analysis and continued static and diagnostic learning interventions.
• Proactively gathering insights into the stakeholder needs and helping them to identify how and whether learning and development can best support these needs
• Updating stakeholders on the latest relevant learning and development solutions available from the Global and European teams as well as external partners, and possibilities to customize for Intercontinental and area use
• Works with the global Learning team in developing specific projects by contributing with therapeutic and expertise knowledge towards:
o The (learning) needs assessments conducted
o The design and development of the learning projects, as they bring them to pilot phase
• Work closely with key stakeholders across patient Impact, patients evidence and Assets teams to partner whilst using your own knowledge and act as SMEs in the learning experience.
• Coordinates the smooth implementation of the learning experiences – input on planning, briefing or train-the-trainer of potential facilitator team, troubleshooting, issue management
• Together with the Learning team, work on iterations of learning experience according to insights gathered; Innovate and explore digital opportunity to further develop Learning Solutions; leverages learning platforms and tools for maximum learning experience
Requirements
Experience
* Ideally Master ’s degree, PhD or M.D. preferred
* 3-5 years’ experience in a pharma business in different ecosystems
* Experience developing and executing commercial learning launch plans – end to end
* Experience of working in International Markets is hugely beneficial. Being able to navigate the cultural differences and operating practices in the West verses the East.
* String understanding cross functional working and building out plans to support, provide foresight and future proof our business.
* Extensive knowledge of the relevant therapeutic areas, scientific and economic value of the assets, diseases
* Knowledge of educational design, theoretical frameworks for learning planning and adult learning principles
* Awareness of robust learning needs assessment and learning outcomes evaluation practices
* Strong facilitation skills
* Ability to synthesize and apply specialized knowledge of available medical and access resources
* Special attention to:
* Thorough understanding of the regulatory and compliance guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
* Exceptional project management skills/organizational skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively manage mixed resources and multiple projects of various diverse scopes
* Comfortable working in an agile and patient value driven environment
* Strong working knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), SharePoint, and relevant software solution
* Self-motivated, proactive problem solver; excellent analytical problem solving and interpersonal skills
* Project Management certification is preferred but not mandatory
COMPETENCIES
From noise to signal
Anticipates opportunities, challenges the status quo and creates new value for the business and customers
Understands the impact of own actions on other areas of the business; Looks for synergies inside and outside the organization to create value for patients.
Helpfulness and generosity
Develops trustful relationships with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate business achievements; Encourages and leverages diversity to improve outcomes.
Enables and empowers multiple teams and functions to deliver results
From task to value
Takes initiatives and works towards delivering results; Challenges self and others on value creation;
Takes courageous decisions and balanced risks to create value for patients
Agility and resilience
Seeks new opportunities to create value for patients Supports the implementation and acceptance of change across the organization; Challenges the alignment of actions/initiatives against clients strategies, values and sense of purpose.
Requirements
Experience Ideally Master ’s degree, PhD or M.D. preferred 3-5 years’ experience in a pharma business in different ecosystems Experience developing and executing commercial learning launch plans – end to end Experience of working in International Markets is hugely beneficial. Being able to navigate the cultural differences and operating practices in the West verses the East. String understanding cross functional working and building out plans to support, provide foresight and future proof our business. Extensive knowledge of the relevant therapeutic areas, scientific and economic value of the assets, diseases Knowledge of educational design, theoretical frameworks for learning planning and adult learning principles Awareness of robust learning needs assessment and learning outcomes evaluation practices Strong facilitation skills Ability to synthesize and apply specialized knowledge of available medical and access resources Special attention to: Thorough understanding of the regulatory and compliance guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry Exceptional project management skills/organizational skills, including demonstrated ability to effectively manage mixed resources and multiple projects of various diverse scopes Comfortable working in an agile and patient value driven environment Strong working knowledge of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), SharePoint, and relevant software solution Self-motivated, proactive problem solver; excellent analytical problem solving and interpersonal skills Project Management certification is preferred but not mandatory COMPETENCIES From noise to signal Anticipates opportunities, challenges the status quo and creates new value for the business and customers Understands the impact of own actions on other areas of the business; Looks for synergies inside and outside the organization to create value for patients. Helpfulness and generosity Develops trustful relationships with internal and external stakeholders to accelerate business achievements; Encourages and leverages diversity to improve outcomes. Enables and empowers multiple teams and functions to deliver results From task to value Takes initiatives and works towards delivering results; Challenges self and others on value creation; Takes courageous decisions and balanced risks to create value for patients Agility and resilience Seeks new opportunities to create value for patients Supports the implementation and acceptance of change across the organization; Challenges the alignment of actions/initiatives against clients strategies, values and sense of purpose.