Associate Director, Commercial Learning & Development

Job Description

Job Description

Who we are…

Nuvation Bio is a biopharmaceutical company tackling some of the greatest unmet needs in oncology by developing differentiated and novel therapeutic candidates. Our vision is to significantly change the practice of oncology by developing medicines that provide truly meaningful improvements in quality of life and survival for people with cancer.

What you’ll be doing

Nuvation Bio is looking for an experienced, motivated, and driven Associate Director of Commercial Learning and Development. Components of the role include new hire training, advanced and recurrent training, as well as additional field and in-office development initiatives for emerging leaders. This integral role within the Sales Team will participate in the design, development, and implementation of a wide range of training objectives and sales force effectiveness initiatives with an emphasis on developing and enhancing customer-engagement and communication skills to drive the uptake of Nuvation’s approved products. This role will collaborate cross-functionally and engage external business partners to establish learning and development processes (learning tools and resources / programs / technology / metrics) and include comprehensive and continual assessment of stakeholders needs to ensure alignment towards the achievement strategic and operational goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will have previous demonstrated experience as a successful pharmaceutical sales professional, strong leadership, and exceptional communication skills, knowledge of adult learning practices, and competency in all aspects of sales excellence and the application of selling skills in a complex environment. This role reports to the Senior Director of Commercial Learning and Development.

You will be responsible for…

• Collaborate effectively with Sales Leadership, Marketing, Area Field Trainers, Market Access and Patient Services, Medical, Legal, Regulatory, and other strategic partners to ensure training content accurately reflects product knowledge, market trends, compliance protocols, and customer needs.
• Contribute to successful product launches by assisting Sr. Director L&D in conducting needs analyses, developing strategic plans for launch training, and developing training materials in partnership with vendor partners, as needed.
• Oversee the build and execution of the Field Area Sales Team initiatives.
• Facilitate exceptional training sessions that capitalize on adult learning principles.
• Partner with Sr Director in developing & applying analytics to assess the efficacy of training programs.
• Regularly present leadership with comprehensive reports detailing training outcomes and insights for improvements.
• Manage vendors to ensure work product is aligned to the statement of work and delivered on time and on budget.
• Ensure work is compliant with Nuvation Bio legal, compliance and regulatory guidelines.
• Facilitate agenda and content development for training activities at National Sales Meetings, Launch Meetings for new products, and Area / Regional meetings. Oversee execution of these plans at respective meetings.

What Knowledge & Experience you'll bring to us...

Behavioral skills to be successful...

What we have for you!

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location among other factors. Our full-time regular positions also include an annual performance-based bonus and long-term incentive units (equity) provided as part of our compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.

Disclaimer

Nuvation Bio, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and / or local law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Note to all external Recruiters & Staffing Agencies

All of our open positions are managed by our Talent Acquisition department. Any resumes submitted through the website or directly by recruiters or staffing agencies in advance of an executed agreement with Nuvation Bio, Inc., will be considered unsolicited and the company will not be responsible for any related fees. Resumes sent directly to employees or hiring managers will also not be accepted as referrals.