Senior Scientist, Medical Affairs COE

Job title: Senior Scientist, Medical Affairs COE

Location

Plainsboro, New Jersey

Category: Medical Affairs

Salary

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Country: United States

Employment: Contract

Worksite: On-Site

Job Description

Target Pay Rate: 90-100/hr salary will be commensurate with experience

The Senior Manager, Medical Affairs Training & Development, will support and lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of assigned Medical Affairs training programs, including onboarding, continuing education, capability development, and launch readiness for field-based and office-based colleagues. Working within the strategic direction established by GMA Training leadership, this individual will translate scientific priorities and learning needs into practical, engaging training solutions. The role requires an experienced, hands-on training professional who can quickly establish credibility with stakeholders, independently manage complex workstreams, and deliver high-quality work with limited day-to-day direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned training programs from needs assessment and planning through content development, delivery, and evaluation, aligned with Medical Affairs priorities and established training strategy.
• Develop and deliver onboarding experiences that build scientific knowledge, role clarity, and readiness for new Global Medical Affairs and Field Medical Affairs colleagues.
• Partner with Training colleagues, Medical Affairs Strategy, field leadership, and subject matter experts to identify learning needs and recommend appropriate training approaches.
• Translate complex disease-state, treatment landscape, and clinical data content into clear, accurate, and engaging learning materials, in collaboration with scientific experts.
• Manage assigned launch readiness and continuing education initiatives, adapting plans as scientific information and business needs evolve.
• Facilitate training sessions, incorporating adult learning principles and opportunities for practical application.
• Manage project timelines, stakeholder input, and vendor deliverables for assigned programs; anticipate risks and recommend solutions to maintain quality and timely execution.
• Coordinate appropriate scientific and compliance review of training materials in accordance with internal standards and processes.
• Evaluate training effectiveness using learner feedback and relevant measures; recommend and implement improvements.
• Maintain clear project documentation and communicate progress, risks, and decisions requiring leadership input.
• Improve training processes and resources, and incorporate relevant learning platforms and tools to strengthen delivery and application.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a scientific discipline required; advanced degree such as MD, PharmD, or PhD preferred.

• 5+ years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience, including demonstrated experience developing and delivering Medical Affairs or scientific training programs.

• Proven ability to independently manage complex training initiatives from planning through implementation and evaluation.

• Strong understanding of Medical Affairs roles, scientific exchange, and the learning needs of field-based and office-based teams.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex scientific information and translate it into clear, audience-appropriate learning experiences.

• Experience applying adult learning principles and facilitating engaging live and virtual training.

• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to establish credibility, influence without direct authority, and reconcile input from multiple partners.

• Sound judgment and a proactive approach to identifying gaps, resolving problems, and escalating issues appropriately.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work with limited day-to-day direction.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to scientific accuracy and detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, and familiarity with learning management systems and virtual training platforms.

• Preferred Experience

• Oncology or hematology experience

• Launch experience

• Medical Affairs launch readiness training

• Collaboration across global and regional Medical Affairs teams

• Management of external training vendors or content development partners

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