Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) · 2 days ago
Associate Director, Commercial and G&A Training (Princeton, Hybrid)
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$147K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expOtsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.) is seeking an Associate Director for their Learning Center of Excellence. This role is responsible for designing and implementing training programs for Commercial and G&A functions, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives while fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive training strategy for Commercial and G&A teams in alignment with Global Quality standards and business priorities
Partner with functional leaders to identify learning needs, compliance gaps, and performance improvement opportunities
Design engaging, scalable, and compliant learning solutions (e.g., instructor-led, virtual, e-learning) tailored to diverse audiences
Oversee the creation and maintenance of training content, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and adherence to regulatory guidelines
Ensure all training programs meet global regulatory requirements and internal quality standards
Monitor training effectiveness and maintain audit-ready documentation for inspections
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Commercial, HR, Legal, and IT, to drive adoption and continuous improvement of learning initiatives
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on training trends, compliance risks, and capability-building strategies
Define KPIs and leverage data analytics to measure training impact and drive enhancements
Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to evolve learning programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
8+ years of experience in learning and development, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry
Strong understanding of R&D functions and the regulatory landscape (GxP, ICH, FDA, EMA, etc.)
Proven ability to design and deliver impactful learning programs using adult learning principles
Experience with learning technologies (e.g., LMS, virtual learning platforms) and data-driven training strategies
Proven experience designing and implementing global training programs for Commercial and G&A functions
Expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and digital learning technologies
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills
Preferred
Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Education, Organizational Development, or related field
Strategic thinker with a passion for scientific learning and development
Agile and adaptable in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Strong project management and organizational skills
Committed to fostering innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement through learning
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
Company provided basic life
Accidental death & dismemberment
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Student loan assistance
A generous 401(k) match
Flexible time off
Paid holidays
Paid leave programs
Other company provided benefits
Company
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)
There are two Otsuka pharmaceutical industry companies in the U.S.: Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tarek Rabah
President & CEO
Reza Moghadam
Co-founder and lead for PsychU (www.PsychU.org)
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