Associate Director, In-Market Training Deployment - France
About Astellas:
At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.
Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.
Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.
Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.
Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.
We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.
Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.
The Opportunity:
As Associate Director, Therapeutic Area Product Training - France, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive training programs for Astellas staff, focusing on product and disease state knowledge.
You will play a strategic function in identifying training needs, collaborating with global and local teams, and shaping the overall training strategy in France to enhance sales results and uphold ethical and regulatory standards.
Hybrid Working:
At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.
As Associate Director, Therapeutic Area Product Training - France, you will:
- Assist with localization of global learning content, design and deliver training programs/modules on company products, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal standards.
- Develop and execute initial training courses for new Astellas Personnel Managers (APMs), fostering positive group dynamics and promoting ethical sales practices.
- Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to identify and address training needs, adapting programs based on feedback and evolving industry trends.
- Collaborate with the Regulatory Pharmacist and OPEX Director to ensure French Charter requirements are met and tracked using appropriate systems, methods and tools.
- Analyze and evaluate training effectiveness through dashboards, satisfaction questionnaires, and performance indicators, proposing modifications as necessary.
Essential Knowledge & Experience:
- Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with training functions.
- Ability to summarize complex information and produce dashboards for hierarchical superiors.
- Demonstrated learning and development leadership, management planning, organizing and execution skills.
- Ability to work well with multiple areas, including Commercial and non-Commercial.
- Strong background in development of experiential training and accelerated learning techniques.
- Fluent in English and French, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Knowledge/Experience/Qualifications:
- Previous sales experience in Oncology and/or Ophthalmology therapeutic areas.
- Strong stand-up facilitation skills with corporate employee population, managers and leaders; must be able to effectively deliver to a high-level senior audience.
- Previous scientific training responsibility.
Education/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent.
Additional information:
- This is a permanent, full-time position.
- Location: This position is based in Levallois-Perret, France.
- This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum of 2 days per week in our France office. Flexibility may be required in line with business needs. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office. Conducting live training sessions will require on-site work.
We offer:
- A challenging and diversified job in an international setting
- Opportunity and support for continuous development
- Inspiring work climate
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.