Senior Director, Commercial Learning & Development

Senior Director, Commercial Learning & Development (CL&D)

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner.

The Senior Director, Commercial Learning & Development (CL&D) reports to the Executive Director of CL&D and is accountable for leading SMPA sales training. Senior Director CL&D responsibilities include leading a team of Director, Associate Director and Sr Manager level learning professionals in the design, development, and delivery of curriculum for new hire training, brand updates, selling skills, new product launches, POA and National Sales Meetings. The Sr. Director, CL&D works closely with senior brand leaders to ensure alignment with brand strategy and brand messaging. The Sr. Director, CL&D also works with VPs of Sales to ensure alignment and effectiveness of training programs that support national, area and regional training needs. Additional responsibilities for the Sr. Director, CL&D are to lead team to continuously evaluate CL&D Learning curriculums across brands to ensure effectiveness; lead team to tactical and budget planning process for all brands; lead the onboarding and training for new CL&D personnel, serving as coach and mentor to ensure their success. The Sr. Director, CL&D provides oversight to SMPA Field Trainer (FT) program and leads CL&D team to ensure FT effectiveness in new hire training responsibilities. Additionally, the Sr. Director, CL&D may lead special projects including development and implementation of selling model, competency model and new hire curriculum.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead CL&D new hire and ongoing training for all brands
• Lead team on new hire brand training curriculum design, build, implementation.
• Partner with senior brand leaders to ensure curriculum alignment
• Partner with senior sales leaders to ensure training effectiveness
• Lead onboarding and training of new CL&D team members
• Lead assigned team members in their professional development

Key Core Competencies

Education and Experience

The base salary range for this role is $220,320 to $275,400. Base salary is part of our total rewards package which also includes the opportunity for merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, eligibility for our 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances and leaves provided in line with your work state. Our robust time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off for a shut-down period during the last week of December, 80 hours of paid sick time upon hire and each year thereafter. Total compensation, including base salary to be offered, will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including candidate experience, skills, education and other factors permitted by law.

Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Confidential Data : All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.

Compliance : Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures, by ensuring that all plans and activities for and on behalf of Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) and affiliates are carried out with the "best" industry practices and the highest ethical standards. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Mental / Physical Requirements : Fast paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time.

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At Sumitomo Pharma America, our work is guided by the Sumitomo Pharma mission, vision and values, which tie closely to our company's cultural pillars.

Our Mission : To broadly contribute to society through value creation based on innovative research and development activities for the betterment of healthcare and fuller lives of people worldwide.

Our Vision : For Longer and Healthier Lives, we unlock the future with cutting edge technology and ideas.