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We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Director, Learning & Development – Solid Tumor Oncology, Medical Affairs located in Horsham, PA.

About Oncology

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow.

Our Oncology team is focused on the elimination of cancer by discovering new pathways and modalities to finding treatments and cures. We lead where medicine is going and need innovators with an unwavering commitment to results.

Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https: //www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

The Associate Director, Learning & Development – Solid Tumor Oncology will serve as a strategic partner to support training needs and priorities for the Medical Affairs (MA) organization in solid tumor.

This role will lead the design, development, delivery and measurement of learning experiences for in-house and field-based MA Oncology teams. Collaboration with internal partners to identify training needs and shape the clinical learning strategy, including onboarding, product and evidence launches, continuous learning initiatives, and ongoing knowledge reinforcement will be vital. This individual will also provide consultation to partners related to learning activities not sponsored by L& D.

The training developed in this role will prepare field-based Medical Science Liaisons to educate and conduct scientific exchanges with Healthcare Providers and Opinion Leaders, to support clinical research programs, and to provide internal clinical & scientific support.

This position will require subject-matter proficiency in Solid Tumor therapeutic area(s) including lung, bladder, prostate, head & neck and/or colorectal cancers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish the L& D team as a strategic partner for the MA organization by building deep collaboration with team members across MA, anticipating and proactively responding to changes in medical strategy and shifts within the larger healthcare landscape
• Support Solid Tumor Oncology MA initiatives (including but not limited to data releases, products launches, and professional development) by designing, developing and delivering instructionally-sound training programs for existing and emerging oncology products and disease states in alignment with the medical & field strategies

• Serve as a strategic lead for vendor-developed learning projects from initial scoping through completion. Initiate contracting, coordinate medical content reviews with subject matter experts, provide feedback, and ensure high quality delivery of content to learners
• Evaluate the impact of learning programs, technologies, and other modes of training on field and medical organizational initiatives. Adjust and adapt training programs accordingly.
• Serve as an internal consultant for training activities not developed by L& D (e.g., pre-launch field preparation, launch meetings, OL expert series events, etc.) by sharing best practices & offering feedback related to designing breakout sessions, live & virtual facilitation technique, increasing audience engagement, etc.

• Manage large projects and processes, consult on critical medical education strategies, and deliver targeted and differentiated training programs for medical professionals
• Identify and evaluate innovative approaches to content design, development, and delivery, including new learning technologies and novel uses of existing technologies

• Support in-house and field new hire onboarding processes/checkpoints and ensure onboarding resources are updated as needed. Collaborate with teammates, managers, and mentors to maintain clearly defined roles, responsibilities, and expectations in support of a seamless onboarding experience.

• Collaborate with cross-functional L& D partners to leverage knowledge, resources and share best practices across the Innovative Medicine portfolio

• Manage & maintain learning technologies including, but not limited to the following: SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Learning Management Systems, eLearning authoring tools, NovoEd and various meeting platforms

• Maintain an advanced knowledge of adult education practices

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in medical, clinical, adult education or instructional design field required
• Master's Degree preferred

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• A minimum of 6 years related professional experience in clinical or learning & development field (e.g., medical science liaison, medical communications, clinical research associate, clinical research, clinical practice, academic position in health science research, corporate trainer, program manager, instructional/curriculum designer).

Preferred:

• In-depth therapeutic knowledge of Solid Tumor Oncology
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or medical affairs
• Experience with adult learning principles and learning technology
• Experience with learning evaluation and impact measures

Other:

• Leading by influence, coaching, consulting, and/or change management
• Problem solving, critical thinking, and ability to simultaneously manage multiple priorities
• Growth mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• 20% Domestic travel

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us via https: //www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers or contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.