Takeda · 1 day ago
Learning & Development Lead, Polycythemia Vera (PV), US Oncology
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$154K/yr - $241K/yr
8+ years expTakeda is a patient-focused company transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals. The Learning & Development Lead will lead initiatives to enhance field capabilities and design strategic training programs for the Oncology pipeline, focusing on disease state education and sales effectiveness.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
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 program 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
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 program remain current, relevant, and aligned with market trends and evolving product offerings
Elevate current Learning and Development programs by identifying gaps, provide recommendations and implement 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, impact on the learning and 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 continue to develop sales teams, drive new hire training and support the business
Qualification
Required
Minimum BS/BA degree with MS/MBA preferred
8+ years of pharmaceutical sales experience or relevant clinical experience
Specific expertise with 3+ years in oncology/hematology
Minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical sales training experience, alternatively, experience in other relevant areas such as marketing, sales operations, or related fields
Expert in new product development, setting strategic directions and best practices
Proven track record of leading successful initiatives and teams as well as influencing without authority
Project management is a plus
Demonstrated effective leadership and people management skills
Proven ability to hold others accountable to deadlines and responsibilities
Exceptional planning and organizational skills
Creative problem-solving skills
Collaborative work style, capable of working effectively in a team environment across departments and organizations levels
Ability to develop long-term training programs while remaining focused and deeply involved in executing the immediate next steps to get there
Exceptional problem-solving and leadership skills; master at presenting at all levels of the organization
Ability to set priorities, deliver on deadlines and develop workflow processes and tasks in an evolving, dynamic marketplace. Strong analytical skills and budget management
Understands and connects the latest adult learning techniques and issues in large organizations to deliver tailored strategies and frameworks to a diverse set of stakeholders
Familiar with next generation digital solutions for call planning, training, coaching and capability building
Skilled in Microsoft suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook)
Preferred
1-3 years of clinical experience (i.e. Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistance, Pharm. D.) is a plus
Experience with design, development and implementation of innovation and training strategies to deliver results
Strong time management skills, providing strategic coaching and supervision
Benefits
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives.
U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others.
U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
Company
Takeda
Takeda is a biopharmaceutical company that researches and develops pharmaceutical drugs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.46B2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.4B
2016-09-01Grant· $19.8M
2016-05-08Grant· $38M
Leadership Team
Christophe Weber
President and CEO
Schuyler Fairfield
Senior Vice President, Global Head of Supply Chain
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