Senior Training Specialist

Job Summary

The Senior Training Specialist will support the coordination and development of on-going biopharma commercial initiatives including the oversite of field tools and processes. This position will assist with defining, developing, and delivering training curriculum and materials to support a variety of learning formats including e-Learning, distance learning, and in-person instruction. This position will be responsible for assessing, tracking, and communicating with key stakeholders to help develop/design the execution of effective learning programs to ensure knowledge transfer skills building.
This is a hybrid position, and the selected candidate will be required to work onsite in the Lake Zurich, Illinois office 3 days a week.
Salary Range: $85,000 – $100,000 per year
Position is eligible to participate in a bonus plan with a target of 6% of the base salary. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our benefits and programs are comprehensive and thoughtfully crafted to ensure our colleagues live healthy lives and have support when it matters most.

Responsibilities

• Works with the Learning Management System (LMS) administration team to add, modify, and review courses and curricula for all Biopharma team members.
• Conducts learning needs assessments and identifies performance needs/gaps.
• Partners with the Commercial leadership team on the development of training programs and plans.
• Implements training for various curricula in the classroom, team meetings or virtually.
• Adjust and develop training curriculum content and modules to effectively engage learners on all levels and across commercial functions.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders and SME to define desired performance outcomes; provide feedback and coaching on challenges related to learning programs and processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of instructional design by creating content for training initiatives and knowledge checks.
• Learns and implements new systems or cutting-edge training methods to effectively facilitate training sessions.
• Evaluates effectiveness of curricula, meets regularly with management teams to review, and advise.
• Manage department communications for new hire onboarding classes including meeting set up, announcements, and SharePoint oversite for Training and Development.
• Triage LMS issues and partner with IT to provide resolution to customers and members of the Training Department.
• Supports Fleet administration in collaboration with Fresenius Kabi Fleet team, ensures Biopharma Fleet compliance.
• Support commercial operations and analytics on ad hoc projects as needed.

Requirements

• College degree with minimum 5+ years of Quality, Project, or Training experience in the pharmaceutical or related industry required.
• Demonstrated ability to train, provide feedback and re-train employees. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Must be able to design, develop, implement, and lead dynamic presentations that are directed and focused on the departments educational, cultural, and business needs. 
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects. 
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Superior computer expertise, specifically in Microsoft office Suite (High competency level in PowerPoint) and database management.
• Ability to travel to regional and national meetings.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and wellness program.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.