Training Manager

SUMMARY:
Leading pharmaceutical company requires an experienced Training Manager from the medical or pharmaceutical industry.  This position is based in Sandton, Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Matric/ Grade 12
A bachelor’s Degree in the Life Sciences or similar
Minimum of 3 years’ training experience in the pharmaceutical / medical industry
Facilitator and/or Assessor Certification
Certificate in Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practitioner (ODETDP) is advantageous
Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) is advantageous

OBJECTIVE OF ROLE
Develops, facilitates, and administers training programs for employees while assessing training and development needs for individuals and groups to develop their skills and knowledge.
Training may take place on a face-to-face basis or on a virtual platform.
The Training Manager is responsible for the training on all therapeutic areas listed under “Experience Requirements” below, for all functions and territories and is expected to learn new skills according to business needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop, compile and implement quality training materials and sessions, in line with CHIETA accreditation requirements and aligned to the business’s needs.
Collaborate cross-functionally and conduct business reviews with all stakeholders to gather important insights, identify gaps in capabilities, learning concerns, new educational needs and develop appropriate action plans to address the requirements and reach the desired competency levels.
Compile a portfolio of evidence (POE) for each Learner and evaluate the quality and accuracy of the POEs to ensure compliance.
Compile and disseminate monthly reports and trackers, sharing assessment, training compliance, and competency updates to Line Managers and Key Stakeholder.
Coordinate with digital stakeholders when creating and delivering digital initiatives, that can be integrated into the Learning Management System (LMS), for a seamless and blended learning experience.
Build and maintain credible and meaningful relationships within the organization and externally.
Work in-field with Sales Representatives to evaluate, coach and provide feedback and continuous learning.
Support the business with new product launches (NPLs) by facilitating the necessary knowledge transfer to the relevant teams, in collaboration with brand managers and regulatory.
Manage and oversee accredited internship programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED
Contribute to the business achieving their sales versus target goal, through quality training interventions and initiatives.
Manage the training department budget to ensure value add and return on investment
Ensure compliance with Regulatory requirements and the standards of the Marketing Code Authority.
Maintain accurate training records and review training materials as required.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 3 years’ training experience in the pharmaceutical / medical industry
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the training, learning and development field
Disease Knowledge in the following therapeutic areas is an advantage : Cardiovascular, Hospital- Anesthesiology (an advantage), Vaccines, HIV, Immunology, Microbiology (Ant-infectives) and Pain
Experience in training soft skills (Customer Service, Selling, EQ, Time Management etc), is advantageous
Comprehensive knowledge of different learning methodologies is essential

SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
Effective planning, organizing and coordinating.
Ability to think creatively and out of the box and to effective problem solving
Solid business acumen and understanding of the industry
Must be independent, results driven, and self-directed
Able to skillfully analyze data
Ability to work under pressure, plan, set priorities and manage one’s time productively
Flexibility and agility – allowing one to adapt to change in an ever-evolving environment

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
The applicant must be proficient in the various applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) within the Microsoft Office bundle.

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