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<div><div><div>Why AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity, no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognizing their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organization to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey. </div><div>We turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life. North American Commercial is the ‘face’ of AstraZeneca to our many healthcare clients. They represent many of the most well recognized and respected products in the industry and build strong relationships with healthcare professionals. </div><div>Our vision in Oncology is to help patients by redefining the cancer-treatment paradigm, with the aim of bringing new cancer medicines to patients. A broad pipeline of next-generation medicines is focused principally on five disease areas - breast, genitourinary/gynecologic, gastrointestinal, lung and hematological cancers. </div><div>What you’ll do The Sr. Training Manager for the Breast Franchise in Oncology aligns, designs and delivers learning and development experiences that enable US Commercial field personnel to drive effective engagement with customers. The Sr. Training Manager will be utilized as the subject matter expert in aligning and developing training solutions matched to the clinical and capability needs of the team. Areas of focus include new-hire training, ongoing capability development aligned to brand/tumor strategy, and product or indication launch training.  Successful development of these solutions will require an understanding of the various needs of the Sales Force and Brand and Tumor Strategy, as well as strong agency management skills.  Strong communication skills are required to gain stakeholder alignment to recommended learning plans. Success factors for this role include cultural and operational adaptability, effective stakeholder management, communication and execution in a highly matrixed environment, and the ability to leverage agile ways of working. <div><div>Responsibilities of the role will include: </div><div><ul><li>Anticipating curriculum development opportunities based on market trends and aligned customer needs – proactive in recommending learning pathways</li><li>Being regarded as therapeutic expert, proactively supporting peers in continuous development of their Clinical Acumen. </li><li>Flexing exceptional communication skills to multiple levels of stakeholders in a variety of situations: home office and field leadership, cross-functional peers, large and small group facilitation, external agency management. </li><li>Leading without authority; collaborating with key stakeholders and being a leading contributor to shaping and influencing decisions and strategy</li><li>Taking calculated risks to promote innovation in Learning and Capability Development </li><li>Seeks out collaborative opportunities, above and beyond role, to promote a culture of curiosity and ongoing learning. </li><li>Guide and mentor Training Managers, Rotational Trainers, and Plan 100 Participants, if requested by Director </li><li>Consistently applying agile, continuous development processes against all solutions and programs </li></ul></div><div> Essential for the role </div><div> </div><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent required </li><li>3+ years of experience with subject matter knowledge and/or application within Oncology, preference for Breast experience </li><li>Healthcare consulting, project management or needs analysis at a business unit level</li><li>Minimum of at least 3 accumulated years of training or training related experience (eg. Rotational Training Manager, Regional Training Specialist, Foundations Trainer) </li><li>Ability to effectively communicate and lead in a cross-functional environment, providing direction and guidance to team members with varied and complementary responsibilities </li><li>Strong knowledge of instructional systems design and/or adult learning methodolgy </li></ul></div></div><div><div> Desirable for the role </div><div><ul><li>7+ years of a blend of Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Oncology sales or sales leadership experience </li><li>Ability to translate brand/marketing strategy into effective training plans </li><li>Thorough understanding of market dynamic within the oncology space</li><li>Advanced degree in a related field or equivalent</li></ul></div></div>Join us today</div></div></div>Date Posted18-Mar-2026Closing Date01-Apr-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

Senior Training Manager - Breast Franchise

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