Would you like to apply your expertise to make an impact in a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the one for you!

At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries and find answers to challenge. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and teaming up to make impossible a reality.

Welcome to Basiglio (Milan), one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca. The site provides a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves, which is at the core of AstraZeneca’s priorities.

As a global science-led biopharmaceutical company, everything we do comes back to improving the health of our patients worldwide. We seek out new opportunities to do dynamic and significant work, and we encourage our people to continually foster new insights to find different ways of building ground-breaking medicines. This is why, today, we have an unparalleled product portfolio in Oncology, Respiratory and Cardio-Renal Metabolic diseases.

As Scientific and Commercial Training Manager Oncology you will be responsible for contributing to business objectives achievement by supporting training  and development for employees, with a focus on field-based roles.

If you’re inspired by the possibilities of science to make a difference and ready to discover what you can do – join us.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Training Coordinator you will have responsibility for developing and administering training programs for employees, assessing training and development needs for organisations, helping individuals and groups develop skills and knowledge, presenting training sessions and monitoring training for effectiveness for the assigned therapeutic areas.

The role broadly includes the following key components:

• Determine training needs and requirements for an organisation or group by meeting with internal stakeholders and aligning with business goals and needs
• Work with managers to address learning issues, instruction problems, or new educational needs regarding specific employees or departments
• Create and deliver training programmes and methods to meet specific training needs
• Schedule training sessions, organize information technology and other equipment, manage course enrolment and present in-person and online training sessions if required
• Evaluate organizational performance to ensure business needs are met and performance improved
• Manage budget/costs for all programmes in order to report to organisation executives regarding a return on investment
• Maintain understanding of new educational and training techniques and methods
• Drive brand values through all training and development activities
• Effectively collaborate with colleagues at Global level as well as local level (especially field force colleagues)
• Select and manage resources, including working with both internal employees and training vendors to develop and deliver training
• Manage all activities and Account relationship according with Company Values, Code of Conduct, Guidelines/Internal procedures and Italian legislation

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Scientific Degree
• At least 3 years' experience in the Pharmaceutical field (i.s ad Sales Rep); previous training experience is preferred
• Oncology TA experience/scientific knowledge
• Digital mindset and approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent planning and time management competencies
• Strong collaboration, cross-functional and teamworking skills
• Excellent skills of inclusiveness and support in the creation of new teams
• IT and digital skills at proficient level
• Proactivity and enthusiasm
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and Italian
• Knowledge of traditional and modern training methods would be a plus

Next Steps – Apply today!

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Line Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity.  If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

The CVs will be preliminarily analysed according to the requested requirements in order to consider the progression in the recruitment process.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.