Senior Manager R&D Learning & Development

The Senior Manager R&D Learning & Development supports the development, implementation, and ongoing management of onboarding, training strategies, systems training, and learning processes that build scientific, operational, and future-ready capabilities across the Research and Development organization and pipeline.

• Assist in the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a tiered onboarding and capability-building curriculum aligned to the evolving needs of the R&D pipeline, including discovery, early development, and late-stage programs.
• Utilize experiential learning best practices to effectively engage adult learners and ensure the successful transfer of knowledge.
• Support the management of GxP, congress, and data training with internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D subject matter experts to develop disease area, modality, platform, and pipeline-focused training, including investigational asset education and emerging science.
• Lead and support training initiatives with internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate the management and development of learning modules in partnership with external vendors.
• Oversee the development of advanced, recurrent, and future-focused training programs, including non-technical skills critical to R&D success (e.g., scientific storytelling, data interpretation, matrix leadership, and decision-making).
• Ensure all content and training are in compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to enable systems and digital capability development that support scalable, data-driven learning across the R&D organization.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Masters' degree in Life Sciences or a related field; advanced science degree strongly preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD). Targeting 7 years of progressively responsible experience in psychiatry, neurology, or rare disease preferably in a pharmaceutical or biotech environment. Psychiatry, neurology, or rare disease experience strongly desired. Must have education or training experience, including design, delivery, and evaluation of learning programs. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Key Skills:

• Knowledge of scientific, clinical and/or therapeutic area is preferred.
• Skilled and knowledgeable presenter, able to communicate complex scientific information clearly and effectively.
• Excellent oral and writing skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience working with external vendors.
• Highly detail oriented, self-disciplined, and ability to work independently with limited direction to resolve discrepancies and issues.
• Ability to take initiative and demonstrate follow through skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively in a matrix organizational structure, and with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally.

This role involves regular standing, walking, sitting, and the use of hands for handling or operating equipment. The employee may also need to reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and maintain visual, verbal, and auditory communication in a standard office environment and while working independently from remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This position requires the ability to travel independently overnight and/or work after hours as required by travel schedules or business needs.

In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for discretionary bonus and equity awards based on factors such as individual and organizational performance. Actual amounts will vary depending on experience, performance, and location.

Salary Range $139,600$174,500 USD

• Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life, disability, business travel and EAP coverage
• 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
• 15+ vacation days
• 13 -15 paid holidays, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
• 10 days of paid sick time
• Paid parental leave benefit
• Tuition assistance

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