Associate Director, Commercial L&D
Job Description
Description
About Pacira
Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for health care practitioners and their patients. Our in-depth knowledge of non-opioid pain management, coupled with our passion for advancing patient care, drives our commitment to providing solutions that address unmet medical needs and improve clinical results.
Why work with us?
Rarely do you have an opportunity to do work that really matters. What drives us is our mission. What makes us successful are our people. At Pacira, you are part of an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovative thinking - a place where you can make an impact and help change the standard of care in non-opioid pain management. Be part of our movement, let's pursue excellence together.
Summary:
The position reports to the Associate Director, Commercial Learning & Development and works closely with the Marketing, Sales, Medical, Payer, Regulatory, and Compliance teams to implement sales and medical training programs. The position also works closely with product management to ensure that all marketing materials and programs are translated into training modules and are effectively communicated to the field sales and medical health science teams.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.
- Responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of Learning & Development initiatives and training programs for the Commercial and Medical teams. The Associate Director of Commercial Learning & Development will interface with appropriate home office and field personnel to ensure initiatives/programs are aligned with functional and organizational goals
- Develop training programs and learning/development assets that support marketing strategies and identified needs of the Commercial and Medical Field teams, US, and Ex-US
- Organize and coordinate Core New Hire Training and Advanced Training for Commercial and Medical Field personnel, including on-boarding and virtual sessions, in partnership with marketing, clinical, and medical personnel (where applicable)
- Update materials as appropriate to be consistent with current Commercial and Medical strategies
- Work with Quality to monitor Compliance Wire assignments for New Hires and existing field personnel
- Serve as point for CMLD at PCRC (Medical/Legal review process) for all appropriate submissions
- Evaluate effectiveness of CMLD offerings
- Works in conjunction with sales leadership, marketing, and other stakeholders to assist with design, development, and facilitation of workshops for National and POA meetings
- Support Train the Trainer sessions
- Respond to business needs to develop ad hoc training
- Assist with the build out of continuous learning platform to offer flexible just in time learning that caters to individual development needs and minimizes time out of the field
- Liaise and mentor Field Sales Trainer team, as applicable, to gain field perspective to build appropriate training venues and content
- Attends regional and national conferences, as needed
- Assist with the Field Trainer Summit to build skill and competency for the position
- Other projects as assigned
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (advanced degree preferred).
- 5+ years pharmaceutical/biotech field sales experience preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in training including field training preferred
- Successful track record in field-based position
- Instructional Design experience preferred
- E-learning authoring, LMS, CRM experience preferred
- Certified Learning Professional (CLP) a plus
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
- Excellent ability to deliver presentations to diverse groups of all sizes.
- Proven ability to design and deliver sales training programs that promote unwavering adherence to regulatory and compliance rules.
- Demonstrated ability to design and deliver highly technical, medical product/medical technique education.
- Proven ability to train trainers and successfully manage field training programs and teams.
- Demonstrated ability to be a team player, working across department and divisions in collaborative environment. Ability to work well independently.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, to set priorities and to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated customer engagement selling skills
- Ability to travel swiftly and frequently (50-60% travel) with overnight stays, occasionally including weekend work throughout the year. Proximity to airport - preferred under one hour or 50 miles.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, move between spaces, reach with hands and arms and stoop. Public speaking is an integral part of this position. The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time (up to several hours straight). The employee is regularly required to travel by automobile as well as by airplane and other forms of public transportation.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work setting is a remote office environment. This position requires considerable on-site presence at a typical pharmaceutical corporate environment with offices and cubicles, as well as at meetings and conferences.
Benefits:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Disability Coverage
- Life insurance
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Fertility and Maternity Assistance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
EEO Statement: Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.
Agency Disclaimer: Pacira Biosciences, Inc. (Hereafter, Pacira) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Pacira Careers page or a Pacira social media post. Pacira will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited resumes. Pacira explicitly reserves the right to hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Pacira.
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