Senior Manager, Global Learning Solutions

Zurich, Switzerland

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Senior Manager, Global Learning Solutions

Apply NowJob ID R0026081Date posted 01/28/2021Location Zurich, Switzerland

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Job Description

As a key strategic member of the Global Learning Strategy & Operations team (part of the GMA Medical Excellence & Scientific Training function) leads the translation of scientific content and learning objectives into state-of-the-art training solutions leveraging current training modalities, solutions, and platforms:

• Translates medical excellence and scientific training strategic imperatives into robust solutions (hands-on, interactive, exploratory, activities-based, learner-driven, creative, state-of-the-art, visionary, robust, flexible) for the delivery of high impact training deliverables across TAs

• Combines scientific and creative elements of the training design process to drive the conceptual development of new training tools and materials


• Involved in initial scoping discussions w/ training/medical excellence leads and external business partners and evaluate suitability of vendor and project proposals


• Assesses scope of new training projects to ensure appropriate matching of project to the right external business partner/agency


• Closely partners w/ global medical excellence/scientific training leads and external business partners (i.e. training agencies/vendors) to ensure consistency in quality of internal training deliverables for all Takeda (medical, other business operations functions) staff


• Serves as the advisory point of contact for global, regional, and BU related training initiatives to vet and support with state-of-the-art development and design of new training tools


• Profiles target audience to appropriately assign training deliverables including assessing training format and modality (e.g. F2F, e-learning, WebEx, etc.)

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensures best-in-class standards for learning and development across TAs


• Translates medical learning and development strategic imperatives into creative training solutions


• Collaborates closely w/ global training leads and regional training community to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment of training delivery across Takeda


• Ensures ROI by carefully matching and advising training leads with the most suitable external business partner


• Drives evolution of Takeda Medical Campus (TMC) colleges to match learning and development goals to the most effective optimal delivery of training solutions

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Education

• Doctoral or Master’s degree in science or health related field

Experience

• Experience leading the development process of training activities based on learning/training objectives leveraging different training formats and modalities (F2F, virtual)


• Working knowledge and understanding of available technology solutions and platforms incl. learning gamification for the delivery of state-of-the-art training activities


• In-depth understanding of different learning styles and learning agility


• Experience defining learning/training objectives


• Ability to deconstruct complex scientific information and translate it into digestible pieces


• Applied knowledge of performance measurement (e.g. knowledge assessments, metrics, dashboards)


• Knowledge of training agency structures and processes


• Basic understanding of biopharmaceutical industry structures and processes including knowledge of regulatory and compliance guidelines governing medical affairs


• Proven ability to communicate clearly and present key information objectively and collaborate/partner effectively with cross-functional management within matrix organization

Knowledge and Skills

• Project leadership and management skills are required added to the ability


• Proven ability to delegate in matrix environment, predict issues, anticipate risks and solve problems


• Ability to drive project plans to successful conclusion


• Strong communications skills – written and verbal


• Strong organizational skills


• Ability to work independently, or with a diverse group of individuals across various functional areas and organizations plus a history of driving decision-making within a cross-functional and cross-cultural, global team structure


• Issue identification and escalation


• Management of multiple tasks of varied complexity simultaneously


• Presentation skills – create and deliver presentations with appropriate messaging and focused recommendations


• Negotiation skills


• Proficient use of SharePoint and web conferencing tools


• Microsoft Project Professional, Excel, PowerPoint & Word


• Fluent in English

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job ID R0026081

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Senior Manager, Global Learning Solutions

Apply NowJob ID R0026081Date posted 01/28/2021Location Zurich, Switzerland

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that I agree with Takeda’s Privacy Notice, Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Job Description

As a key strategic member of the Global Learning Strategy & Operations team (part of the GMA Medical Excellence & Scientific Training function) leads the translation of scientific content and learning objectives into state-of-the-art training solutions leveraging current training modalities, solutions, and platforms:

• Translates medical excellence and scientific training strategic imperatives into robust solutions (hands-on, interactive, exploratory, activities-based, learner-driven, creative, state-of-the-art, visionary, robust, flexible) for the delivery of high impact training deliverables across TAs

• Combines scientific and creative elements of the training design process to drive the conceptual development of new training tools and materials


• Involved in initial scoping discussions w/ training/medical excellence leads and external business partners and evaluate suitability of vendor and project proposals


• Assesses scope of new training projects to ensure appropriate matching of project to the right external business partner/agency


• Closely partners w/ global medical excellence/scientific training leads and external business partners (i.e. training agencies/vendors) to ensure consistency in quality of internal training deliverables for all Takeda (medical, other business operations functions) staff


• Serves as the advisory point of contact for global, regional, and BU related training initiatives to vet and support with state-of-the-art development and design of new training tools


• Profiles target audience to appropriately assign training deliverables including assessing training format and modality (e.g. F2F, e-learning, WebEx, etc.)

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensures best-in-class standards for learning and development across TAs


• Translates medical learning and development strategic imperatives into creative training solutions


• Collaborates closely w/ global training leads and regional training community to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment of training delivery across Takeda


• Ensures ROI by carefully matching and advising training leads with the most suitable external business partner


• Drives evolution of Takeda Medical Campus (TMC) colleges to match learning and development goals to the most effective optimal delivery of training solutions

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Education

• Doctoral or Master’s degree in science or health related field

Experience

• Experience leading the development process of training activities based on learning/training objectives leveraging different training formats and modalities (F2F, virtual)


• Working knowledge and understanding of available technology solutions and platforms incl. learning gamification for the delivery of state-of-the-art training activities


• In-depth understanding of different learning styles and learning agility


• Experience defining learning/training objectives


• Ability to deconstruct complex scientific information and translate it into digestible pieces


• Applied knowledge of performance measurement (e.g. knowledge assessments, metrics, dashboards)


• Knowledge of training agency structures and processes


• Basic understanding of biopharmaceutical industry structures and processes including knowledge of regulatory and compliance guidelines governing medical affairs


• Proven ability to communicate clearly and present key information objectively and collaborate/partner effectively with cross-functional management within matrix organization

Knowledge and Skills

• Project leadership and management skills are required added to the ability


• Proven ability to delegate in matrix environment, predict issues, anticipate risks and solve problems


• Ability to drive project plans to successful conclusion


• Strong communications skills – written and verbal


• Strong organizational skills


• Ability to work independently, or with a diverse group of individuals across various functional areas and organizations plus a history of driving decision-making within a cross-functional and cross-cultural, global team structure


• Issue identification and escalation


• Management of multiple tasks of varied complexity simultaneously


• Presentation skills – create and deliver presentations with appropriate messaging and focused recommendations


• Negotiation skills


• Proficient use of SharePoint and web conferencing tools


• Microsoft Project Professional, Excel, PowerPoint & Word


• Fluent in English

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job ID R0026081

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