Field Medical Onboarding & Capability Development, US FME

Accountabilities: Lead onboarding strategy: Partner with therapeutic-area Knowledge & Learning teams, Field Directors, and leadership to define onboarding objectives, learning pathways, and developmental milestones that prepare new colleagues for effective external scientific engagement. Develop continuous learning programs: Build an integrated learning and development strategy connecting initial onboarding with continuing education, professional skills development, and long-term capability growth. Establish learning standards: Collaborate with therapeutic-area leaders and subject matter experts to identify common organizational learning priorities while adapting programs to specific roles, experience levels, and therapeutic needs. Design engaging learning experiences: Apply adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and performance-support practices to develop scalable and practical learning solutions. Create learning resources: Develop and continuously improve onboarding journeys, workshops, simulations, practical exercises, field-based learning opportunities, self-directed resources, and performance-support materials. Strengthen professional capabilities: Advance essential MSL competencies, including communication, strategic thinking, business acumen, emotional intelligence, self-leadership, and AI fluency and judgment. Support leadership development: Enhance coaching resources and tools that help Field Directors and other people leaders strengthen onboarding, field coaching, and ongoing employee development. Connect learning with career progression: Align onboarding and continuing education initiatives with broader professional development and career capability frameworks. Leverage emerging technologies: Explore and integrate AI-enabled learning and performance-support solutions to improve personalization, accessibility, efficiency, and learning outcomes. Measure and optimize effectiveness: Establish feedback mechanisms, identify emerging capability gaps, gather stakeholder insights, and continuously improve learning strategies and development programs. Requirements Education and experience: Candidates should meet one of the following preferred qualification pathways: Doctorate degree with at least 2 years of experience in Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Medical Affairs, learning and development, or another relevant field. Master's degree with at least 4 years of experience in Medical Affairs, learning and development, instructional design, organizational development, or a related discipline. Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of relevant professional experience in Medical Affairs, learning and development, instructional design, organizational development, or a related area. Medical affairs expertise: Understanding of field medical operations, scientific engagement expectations, and the professional development needs of MSLs and field leadership teams. Learning and development skills: Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, curriculum development, and performance-support methodologies. Strategic thinking: Ability to translate organizational priorities, scientific developments, and evolving business needs into effective learning strategies. Program development: Experience designing structured onboarding programs, continuing education initiatives, workshops, simulations, and professional development frameworks. Technology awareness: Interest in emerging learning technologies, digital learning platforms, and AI-enabled solutions, with the ability to assess their practical applications. Communication and collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple functions and therapeutic areas. Leadership and coaching: Ability to support leadership development, strengthen coaching practices, and encourage continuous learning across diverse teams. Analytical mindset: Strong ability to collect and interpret feedback, identify development gaps, evaluate learning effectiveness, and recommend improvements. Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic healthcare and scientific environment while balancing enterprise-wide consistency with specialized learning requirements. Benefits Competitive annual salary: $154,358.30–$208,837.70, depending on qualifications, experience, and relevant skills. Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and dependents. Retirement benefits: Retirement and savings plans with generous employer contributions. Financial protection: Life and disability insurance, along with flexible spending accounts. Performance incentives: Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus program. Long-term rewards: Stock-based long-term incentive opportunities. Work-life balance: Award-winning paid time-off programs. Flexible working arrangements: Remote work and flexible work models where applicable. Professional development: Opportunities to expand expertise, advance career goals, and contribute to innovative learning initiatives. Inclusive workplace: A collaborative, science-driven environment that values professional growth, diversity, and employee well-being.