Director, Product – Disease Training

Novartis

Director, Product & Disease Training at Novartis, responsible for training strategies in Oncology and SMA. Collaborating across functions and leading trainers to align education with marketing strategy.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $185,500 - $344,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for leading the training assessment, strategy, budget and execution for the Oncology and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Product
Ensure cross-functional input is integrated by collaborating with key stakeholders
Lead a team of Product Trainers and collaborate with other training functions
Responsible for full alignment with Oncology and SMA marketing positioning, strategic imperatives and brand plans
Ensure insights are captured from all Customer facing teams and infused into training curriculum
Develop training business plans for various therapeutic areas
Collaborate with training functions and key stakeholders including external vendors
Conduct on-going needs analysis and leverage results to inform/adjust training strategy
Ensure all materials are approved and compliant consistent with Novartis policies
Develop on-going training and maintain ownership of KPI tracking/reporting progress

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree, Advanced degree preferred
5-10 years of pharmaceutical experience preferred; not required
5 years Sales training experience required
At least 2 years leading, coaching and developing direct reports
2-years sales experience
Recent experience in AI empowered instructional design
Brand strategy, tactics understanding combined with strong clinical & therapeutic knowledge
Strong overall sales acumen and business experience
Excellent problem solving, communication, listening, and facilitation skills
Demonstrated ability to synthesize information to develop recommendations
Ability to lead teams, proven leadership, management skills and executive presence
Team player capable of working in large cross functional teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, life, and disability benefits
401(k) with company contribution and match
Generous time off package including vacation, personal days, holidays and other leaves
Performance-based cash incentive
Eligibility for annual equity awards

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Hard Skills & Tools

Sales trainingAI empowered instructional designKPI trackingNeeds analysisTraining curriculum developmentBudget managementBrand strategyClinical knowledgeTherapeutic knowledgeBusiness planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipCoachingCommunicationProblem solvingListeningFacilitationTeam collaborationSynthesis of informationExecutive presenceTeam player

Certifications

Bachelor’s DegreeAdvanced degree