Global Scientific Training Director – R&I

: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home) The  Global Scientific Training Director   –   R&I   will   report into the Global Medical Capabilities lead on the Global Medical Excellence & Ethics team and   own   the launch readiness   learning   strategy for   G lobal   M edical and   F ield   M edical   teams   in   BioPharmaceuticals   Medical . Partnering across   the TA   and markets, th is   role   will convert   medical strategy and launch plans into role - based curricula   and   scenario - based practice to build   knowledge and   capability   in the pre- launch   space .   The Director will   be aligned to lead training across several brands , liaise with subject matter experts, and collaborate with Global and Local   Medical Affairs Leaders   and Scientific Communications colleagues   to produce engaging   and impactful   learning   experiences   supporting the overall medical strategy and vision. The Director will also collaborate with   MSL Excellence & Performance,   local Medical Excellence   as well as   Global   Medical Capabilities   partners   to   identify   and develop skill s   training to enhance   customer   engagement   and   drive performance . The   Director   will   utilize   AI-enabled tools   to deliver   individualized   learning to ensure learning   application   and   behaviour   change , and   measure the impact of these   experiences .   C ore   A ccountabilities   •

: Define the global learning strategy   for   launch   brands , assess training needs   based on available data and insights ,   and recommend the right training solutions to drive performance , cause   change   and   achieve   pre-launch   outcomes.   •

: Build   a holistic learning experience   spanning disease state, patient journey, therapeutic landscape, and evidence (pre-clinical, clinical, real-world), plus capabilities /skills   training to communicate   and apply the   science effectively   and drive brand and field strategy   and execution .   Use AI tools for asset creation as well as skills development.    •

: Direct   internal/ external   suppliers   to produce innovative, interactive, and blended learning content , while creating supplemental content in-house   utilizing   AI-enabled tools.   • Learning   e xperience   i nnovation:   Leverage adult learning principles   and   AI-enabled   technology   to deliver effective and meaningful learning experiences, alongside the design of novel training solutions to bolster learner engagement,   learning transfer and behavior change .       • Communication   e xcellence   and change management :   Communicate   with   g lobal and   l ocal collaborators and learners to ensure awareness   and adoption .   Collaborate   across Medical Excellence,   BioPharmaceuticals   Medical, Business Units, and functions such as Commercial and Market Access teams to   identify   and   benefit   from   synergies   across   the   organization.   •

:   Maintain   a content management   strategy   so training assets   remain   current   and globally   accessible .   •

:   Establish   metrics   and feedback loops to   determine   business impact   and drive continuous improvement.   •

: Manage   TA training   budgets .   •

: Travel as needed (e.g., pre-congress training   and key live   training   events).   Required education, experience & skills   •

: Advanced scientific   degree   (MD, PhD, PharmD,   or   Master’s in   H ealth   S ciences ) or   Bachelor’s   with substantial clinical/scientific experience.   •

:   Learning and Development experience with p roven ability to design and deliver Medical/Scientific training grounded in adult learning principles   for effective   on the job application .     •

: Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate medical   strategy   into training deliverables; competence in prioritization   and project management.   •

: Exceptional interpersonal skills, relationship-building, cross-functional collaboration,   influencing without authority,   and clear, audience-centered communication   and storytelling .   Ability to be a key strategic partner to the TA/Disease Area/Brand.    Desired education, experience & skills   •

: Experience spanning clinical development, global launch readiness, and field medical.   •

: Advanced digital literacy;   proficiency   with   AI-enabled   tools.   •

: Experience in change management   in a complex environment.

31-jul-2026

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