Associate Director of Training- Patient Support Services

Job title: R2873848 Associate Director of Training- Patient Support Services Location: Cambridge, MA About Job Our Patient Support Services Training Team: The US Patient Support Services (PSS) Training Team exists to provide comprehensive ongoing learning experiences and development to our key stakeholders, many of which are customer facing and both office and field-based personnel in the areas of case management, branded and unbranded patient education, co-pay assistance, field reimbursement and advocacy chapter event management. The PSS training team applies their learning expertise and business knowledge to develop and deploy a learning strategy which drives performance and business outcomes of the PSS team. The team builds and sustains relationships with key stakeholders including the PSS leadership team, marketing, legal/compliance, commercial and operations teams serving as a true partner to the business; conducts needs analysis, communicates insights and develops appropriate learning solutions to achieve performance goals and to continuously develop a service excellence organization. The Sanofi Associate Director of Training-Patient Support Services (PSS), reports to the Director, Patient Support Services Training, and is based in Cambridge, MA. The Associate Director of Training-Patient Support Services, has responsibility for supporting Patient Support Services training needs. This person will have responsibility for strategic planning and implementation of best-in-class product launch, new hire and ongoing skill-based training experiences via eLearning, live meetings, virtual training and on demand training courses. This person will partner with cross functional colleagues including the Patient Support Services Training Team, Therapeutic Area Patient Support Services leadership team, Market Access/Commercial/Brand and Patient Support Services Marketing and Operations teams to reinforce competencies and enhance capabilities required to meet business goals and customer needs. A proactive and anticipatory approach is necessary to build and refine learning and training activities and resources. About Sanofi We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people's lives. Main Responsibilities Consult, assess, plan, design and execute new hire onboarding and ongoing learning programs/offerings to advance Patient Support Services functional knowledge, role capabilities and competencies including disease, product, and reimbursement education, healthcare trends knowledge, in addition to customer interaction capabilities, and Patient Program required training. The Associate Director of Training will have responsibility for on-the-ground execution and deployment of training experiences. Implementation of best-in-class training and skill-based training via eLearning, live trainings, classroom, virtual training and on demand training courses including knowledge and skills assessments. Coordination and direct responsibility in the development and implementation of training strategies, tactical plans, training content & curriculum in collaboration with PSS stakeholders, subject matter experts, marketing and others to support the short- and long-term objectives and continuous improvement initiatives of the Patient Support Services team. Responsible for the deployment of Certified Trainer network. Responsible for the development of Patient Support Services field-based training programs, coaching and field assessment. Provide train the train experiences where applicable. Manage survey training feedback, attendance and metrics for all department-wide trainings and onboarding experiences to track and communicate level of value and impact of Patient Support Services training to stakeholders. Work closely with Brand Marketing, Patient Marketing and Patient Support Services Operations teams to ensure appropriate integration of resources and materials into all new hire and ongoing learning training programs. Utilize and maintain a shared training team resource site. Manage the Review Committee process for all Patient Support Services training materials to incorporate all appropriate regulatory and legal compliance programs into the appropriate training program. Manage, design and deliver Patient Support Services training materials for National Meetings, Regional Meetings in close coordination with all stakeholders. Ensures budget and schedules meet corporate requirements. Select, develop, and manage relationships with key agency partners. Provide a high level of strategic analysis and planning with the ability to work with and manage demands and expectations from multiple internal customers. Design and attend certification training for relevant training programs. 15% field-based travel required. About You Basic Qualifications: BA/BS Degree required, preferably in life science field. 5+ plus years of relevant Patient Support Services pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience including leading training efforts with a background in product launches, specialty pharmacy, healthcare industry or customer engagement (it may include Case Management, Field Reimbursement, Patient Education roles). Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design and demonstrated experience in their use when developing training plans. Experience leading design and delivery of national home-office and/or field-based training including experience with distance learning and Learning Management Systems. Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills. Ability to influence, collaborate and interact effectively with leadership team and multiple key stakeholders across PSS, marketing and operations in order to align on objectives and provide consistent training direction. Proven communication skills with a well-developed ability to efficiently and productively communicate both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities including budgeting and actual spend against budget Experience working with learning support technology such as e-learning and virtual classroom technology. Ensure that all training programs are consistent with, and supporting of, company legal, regulatory and compliance guidelines. Experience in building learning journeys for PSS professionals in Patient Education, Case Management, Field Reimbursement and Community Relations and Education Manager roles strongly preferred. Training experience in healthcare industry in areas of Rare Diseases, Rare Blood Disorders, Neurology, Rheumatology, Immunology, Diabetes and Oncology product launches, healthcare industry, reimbursement or customer engagement strongly preferred. Why Choose Us? Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether its through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and well being benefits including high quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks gender-neutral parental leave Sanofi US Services and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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