Senior Director, Development Training & Enablement (Medical & Scientific Focus)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Director, Development Training & Enablement (Medical & Scientific Focus) based in United States.

This executive-level role offers the opportunity to shape enterprise-wide learning strategies that strengthen medical and scientific capabilities across a global development organization. The position serves as a strategic partner to senior leaders, translating business priorities and evolving scientific needs into scalable training solutions. You will lead the design of impactful learning frameworks that improve role readiness, scientific excellence, and organizational performance. Working across medical, development, and cross-functional teams, you will influence capability building in a highly innovative environment. The role combines strategic vision, operational leadership, and change management expertise to drive measurable impact. This is an opportunity for an experienced training leader to help advance scientific knowledge and support meaningful outcomes for patients with rare diseases.

Accountabilities:: The Senior Director, Development Training & Enablement (Medical & Scientific Focus) will lead the development and execution of enterprise training strategies focused on medical and scientific capabilities. This role requires close collaboration with executive stakeholders, strong learning architecture expertise, and the ability to deliver scalable solutions that support organizational goals.

Develop and evolve multi-year medical and scientific training strategies aligned with business priorities, portfolio needs, and Medical Affairs objectives.

Translate organizational goals into actionable training plans, ensuring measurable outcomes and effective execution.

Provide strategic oversight of training frameworks, curricula, learning systems, and delivery approaches across development and field-facing roles.

Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to identify capability gaps and define future learning priorities.

Lead governance discussions and stakeholder forums to create alignment, transparency, and strategic direction.

Oversee the design and delivery of scientific, disease-state, and capability-based learning programs grounded in adult learning principles.

Establish and improve certification frameworks to ensure readiness across medical and scientific functions.

Evaluate training effectiveness through data analysis, performance insights, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and scale training solutions across the organization.

Drive innovation through the adoption of new learning technologies, including digital and AI-enabled approaches.

Represent training and capability development in strategic organizational initiatives and cross-functional programs.

Build strong relationships with leaders, peers, and teams while influencing decisions through collaboration and expertise.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or healthcare environments, with a strong background in enterprise learning, medical capability development, and strategic stakeholder management. The role requires scientific expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead complex initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

10+ years of experience in biotech, pharmaceutical, or related healthcare industries, including 5+ years developing and executing enterprise or global training strategies.

Advanced degree in a clinical field required (such as RN, RNP, Nurse Education, or equivalent).

Deep understanding of medical and scientific capability requirements within Medical Affairs, Field Medical, and Development organizations.

Previous experience supporting or working within Medical Affairs, field medical teams, or other externally facing scientific functions strongly preferred.

Experience with instructional design principles, training methodologies, and modern learning technologies.

Certification in instructional design, training, or change management is preferred.

Demonstrated experience creating capability models, curricula, learning pathways, and certification programs.

Strong strategic planning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities with experience managing multiple priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including senior executives.

Proven ability to influence stakeholders, build trust, and drive alignment without relying solely on formal authority.

Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to communicate vision and motivate teams.

Experience using data and performance metrics to assess training effectiveness and business impact.

Ability to operate successfully in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment with occasional domestic and international travel.

Benefits:

Competitive annual salary range of $234,100 - $289,200 USD , depending on experience, skills, location, and internal alignment.

Eligibility for annual bonus and equity incentive programs.

Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness support.

Generous vacation time and company-observed holidays.

Volunteer days to support community engagement.

Long-term incentive and employee stock purchase programs or equivalent offerings.

Fitness reimbursement and employee wellbeing benefits.

Tuition support and professional development opportunities.

Career growth opportunities through learning and development programs.

Remote work flexibility with occasional travel requirements.

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