AstraZeneca

Training Manager, Hematology Learning & Capability Development

AstraZeneca$150K — $226K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent required.
  • 3+ years of a blend of Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or oncology sales or sales leadership experience.
  • Healthcare consulting, project management or needs analysis at a business unit level.
  • Minimum of at least 3 accumulated years of training or training related experience.
  • Knowledge of instructional systems design and/or adult learning methodology.
  • AI certifications or high confidence using AI productivity tools.

Responsibilities

  • Anticipate curriculum development opportunities based on market trends.
  • Support peers in continuous development of Clinical Acumen using therapeutic knowledge.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders at various organizational levels.
  • Collaborate to streamline practices and share best practices.
  • Lead without authority to influence decisions and strategies.
  • Design, execute, and analyze learning evaluations to identify needs.
  • Develop and update learning assets using validated instructional design methods.

Benefits

  • qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
  • paid vacation and holidays
  • paid leaves
  • health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Full Job Description
What you'll do
The Training Manager for the Hematology Franchise in Oncology will align, design and deliver learning and development experiences that enable US Commercial field personnel to drive effective engagement with customers. The 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 skills 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.

Responsibilities of the role will include:

  • Anticipating curriculum development opportunities based on market trends and aligned customer needs - proactive in recommending learning pathways and methods


  • Using their solid knowledge of the therapeutic area, proactively supports peers in continuous development of their Clinical Acumen.


  • 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. Exceptional facilitation skills in both virtual and live environments


  • Proactively finds ways to bring members across OL&CD together to find ways to streamline and best practice sharing to elevate practices and thinking


  • Leading without authority; collaborating with key stakeholders and being a leading contributor to shaping and influencing decisions and strategy


  • Designing, executing and analyzing learning evaluations and extracting from results meaningful insights to identify additional learning needs of the salesforce and to shape future learning


  • Developing and updating learning assets and supporting materials using solid validated instructional design methods and techniques


  • Taking calculated risks to promote innovation in Learning and Capability Development


  • Seeks out collaborative opportunities to promote a culture of curiosity and ongoing learning


  • Consistently applying agile, continuous development processes against all solutions and programs


  • Utilizing AI instructional systems design and productivity skills in daily work.


Essential for the role

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent required


  • 3+ years of a blend of Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or oncology sales or sales leadership experience


  • Healthcare consulting, project management or needs analysis at a business unit level


  • Minimum of at least 3 accumulated years of training or training related experience (eg. Rotational Training Manager, Regional Training Specialist, Foundations Trainer, Training Program Manager)


  • Ability to effectively communicate and lead in a cross-functional environment, providing direction and guidance to team members with varied and complementary responsibilities


  • Knowledge of instructional systems design and/or adult learning methodology


  • AI certifications or high confidence using ChatGTP, Copilot, NotebookLM or other agentic AI learning and productivity tools.


Desirable for the role

  • 3+ years of experience with subject matter knowledge and/or application within Oncology


  • Ability to translate brand/marketing strategy into effective training plans


  • Thorough understanding of market dynamic within the oncology space


  • Advanced degree in a related field or equivalent


Location Description

This position can be worked remotely, with approximately 40% travel for Gaithersburg HQ new hire training sessions, national sales meetings and regional training events. Field observation days with sales colleagues are a requirement for this role.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 150,771.20 - 226,156.80 USD Annual . Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a

qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

So, what's next!

  • Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it's yours.


Date Posted
23-Jun-2026

Closing Date
06-Jul-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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