| The Manager, Sales Training and Development, Digital Medicine is responsible for ongoing training
programs to enhance the Account Managers' ability to successfully perform their jobs. Assists in the
development and delivery of training programs including concept design, materials development and
implementation. Continually assesses the training and developmental needs of the Account Managers' to
ensure and maintain the high quality of the sales force. Evaluates the effectiveness of the training
programs. Works with and serves as a resource to Marketing, Medical and Sales Management to ensure
consistency of training programs to product strategy.
This position will primarily partner with the Digital Medicine team.
Assists with other brands and special projects as needed.
- Assumes role of primary trainer for Digital Medicine sales team including delivering current and future
product training for supported brands, and all other topics covered in Basic and Advanced Training
curriculum for the Digital Medicine sales team.
- Trains Account Managers in product knowledge, marketplace competition, effective communication, basic to advanced selling and negotiation skills, business acumen, computer operations, administrative
procedures, general medical terminology, managed care, and disease management.
- Assists in the design, development, and implementation of training programs in a wide variety of formats
including written and other media-based training.
- Conducts Basic Training programs and National/POA meeting training sessions.
- Creates follow-up programs for continuation of Account Manager development.
- Works closely with Marketing and Field Leadership to plan for and develop programs that support the
brand strategy.
- Evaluates and recommends outside vendor training resources and programs.
- Continually assesses the training and developmental needs of Account Managers through various
methods including regularly scheduled field visits.
- Assists with developing and implementing strategic training plans for new product launches.
- Attends various sales, management and training programs for continued personal and professional
growth.
- Evaluates trainee performance and keeps Field Management informed of progress.
- Facilitates and evaluates role-plays in various selling situations. Required:
- BS/BA Degree
- 5+ years pharmaceutical sales experience or teaching/training experience
- Ability to develop and facilitate training classes/workshops
- High Comfort level and/or experience with technology and innovation
- Excellent communication/presentation skills (both oral and written)
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (e.g. Power Point, Word, Excel)
- Excellent planning and organization skills
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical, medical, technology and managed care environments Preferred:
- Master's/MBA
- 2+ years Digital Medicine or CNS sales experience
- Field Trainer, District Manager or other training experience
Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status, or any protected
status.
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