Learning & Development Specialist - Sales

Primary Talent Partners

Lawrence Township, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$81–$91 Per Hour
SKILLS
Adult Learning, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Budget Management, Business Analysis, Business Plan, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Device Drivers, Disease, Establish Priorities, Exceeded Sales Goal, Leadership, Legal, Market Analysis, Marketing, Matrix Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multiple Sclerosis, Multitasking, Performance Analysis, Pharmaceutical Sales, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product/Service Launch, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Training, Standards Development, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Training Program, Training Program Evaluation, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Vendor/Supplier Management, Willing to Travel, eLearning
LOCATION
Lawrence Township, NJ
POSTED
Today
Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for a Hybrid Learning & Development Specialist - Sales to join our pharmaceutical client in Lawrence Township, NJ. This is a 6-month contract to start with the potential for extensions. 

Pay:$81.00 - $91.00/hr; W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm | 50% onsite

Description:
The US Commercialization Learning team is currently seeking a talented training professional who possesses the skills needed to ensure both the immediate and long-term success of our training organization. The selected candidate will be accountable for product and disease training for the US Business Unit, with primary responsibility for the MS Multiple Sclerosis field teams. These activities include the design, development and execution of training assets for new hire training, brand updates, selling skills, new product launches, competitive product launches, POA meetings and Field Readiness Meetings.


This Learning Lead position is a headquarters-based position and reports to the Director, US Commercialization Learning. In this role, the Learning Lead will work collaboratively across a fast-paced and complex matrix organization, which includes the Commercialization Teams, the US Field Enablement Team, WW Centre of Excellence, and Enterprise Learning Services. Specifically, the Learning Lead will work in close partnership with colleagues from several functions (e.g. Sales, Marketing, Sales Operations, Medical, Legal, Compliance, etc.) to strategically address business needs and ensure that we deliver on our objective of demonstrating value to both customers and patients.

In addition to the above-mentioned initiatives the role will be responsible for evaluating ongoing Commercialization Learning needs and recommend appropriate strategies, tactics and budget planning process for assigned products.

Primary responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with training colleagues, Sales, Operations, Marketing leadership, and preceptors consistently implementing results-focused, performance-based, standardized training and development processes.
  • Strategic planning and development of a comprehensive sales training curriculum for use during training classes, POAs and other national/regional/district meetings.
  • Coordination and alignment across the matrix and cross-functional team to ensure all training materials meet the goals and objectives of both Sales and Marketing.
  • Ensure training resources (e.g. materials, workshops, infographics/job aids, etc.) meet all regulatory, legal and compliance requirements for assigned individual projects and initiatives.
  • Deployment and delivery of a curriculum inclusive of key competencies - Selling Skills, Scientific Agility (clinical disease state knowledge, competitor and market landscapes), and Business Analytics.
  • Work with and/or manage external vendors and internal personnel to ensure the successful design and execution of assigned training programs and projects.
  • Assess and analyze the effectiveness of assigned training programs and initiatives utilizing Kirkpatrick Model
  • Leverage the internal Learning Experience Platform (LXP) to design, develop, and deliver engaging adult learning experiences across eLearning, live, and virtual training modalities
  • Engage the WW Centre of Excellence to share/leverage assets


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Master's or Doctorate degree preferred
Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 4-5 years of Pharmaceutical Sales Representative experience required
  • Demonstrated curriculum design and understanding of adult learning principles including previous experience leading workshops
  • Effective communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
  • Proven performance with a track record of meeting or exceeding goals
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement key learning objectives, strategies, and tactics
  • Problem solving and solutions-oriented team player
  • Strong business analytics to understand and analyze business and market drivers, develop, execute and adjust business plans
  • Experience operating within a highly complex cross-matrix environment; ability to connect and collaborate with key matrix team members including Marketing, Sales Operations, Commercial Sales, Medical, Legal, Regulatory, & Compliance
  • Impact driven with high learning agility and keen ability to prioritize
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Power Point, Excel, Word and AI applications (ChatGPT/MS Co-Pilot)
  • Ability to travel for multiple meeting engagements (e.g. Managers Meetings, National Plan of Action Meetings, various Training Initiatives, etc.)

Must Have List:
  • Minimum of 4-5 years of Pharmaceutical Sales Representative experience required
  • Demonstrated curriculum design and understanding of adult learning principles including previous experience leading workshops
  • Effective communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects
  • Problem solving and solutions-oriented team player
  • Focus on MS (Multiple Sclerosis)

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com


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