Director, Medical Field Training

Taiho Oncology, Inc.

Director, Medical Field Training at Taiho Oncology accountable for training programs development. Collaborating with teams to align training needs with Medical Affairs strategy.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $230,350 - $271,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing training programs for Medical Field Teams, with a strong focus on oncology and hematology. Possesses exceptional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful educational initiatives.

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Pharmaceutical/Biotech Medical Affairs ExperienceOncology/Hematology ExpertiseScientific Training & DevelopmentHealth Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)Public Scientific Presentations

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentTraining Program ImplementationScientific Literature EvaluationMedical Information CommunicationTechnology Utilization in Training

Soft Skills

Leadership AbilityOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationSelf-MotivationAssertiveness

Tools & Technologies

WebExVirtual Learning PlatformsInteractive WorkshopsPodcasting Tools

Industry Keywords

Medical AffairsManaged CarePhRMA GuidelinesOIG GuidelinesReal World Evidence (RWE)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

accountable for facilitating, planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs specific to the Taiho Oncology Medical Field Team for both solid and liquid tumors.
collaboration with the Field Medical Team (FMT) Lead, Medical Information, Scientific Communications, and Real World Evidence (RWE) teams to identify and prioritize training needs for the FMT that align with the MA strategy for each product/therapeutic area.
develops annual training plan and curriculum for the Medical Field Team to support technology utilization, product lifecycle management and disease states of interest to Taiho Oncology.
creates the content for and/or adapts materials and tools that support the Medical Field Team in the effective delivery of Taiho Oncology product information, scientific data, managed care, and payor presentations, and real-world evidence to healthcare professionals.
curriculum development should include innovative and blended approaches utilizing such resources as: live training, WebEx, interactive workshops, podcast, virtual learning, expert led workshops, peer to peer interactions, etc.
manages MA vendor agency in the development of materials for MFT in collaboration with Scientific Communications and Medical Information personnel.
drives the development and implementation of educational initiatives in a manner consistent with best practices, applicable law, regulations, and relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral degree in scientific and/or medical discipline
8-plus years pharmaceutical/biotech Medial Affairs experience with a record of success.
3-plus years of experience as an MSL/ similar field based position.
Experience in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), managed care, or other related experience with a record of success.
3-plus years of scientific training & development experience, with MFT training experience preferred.
3-plus years of oncology/hematology strongly preferred.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Experience in public scientific presentations.
Self-motivated, assertive, and self-confident with the ability to act with urgency and passion.
Broad knowledge of oncology disease states.
Highly competent in understanding and teaching clinical and technical, scientific knowledge; record of effective oral presentations.
Exceptional organizational and planning skills.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build and maintain internal and external partnerships.
Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) demonstrating professional presence.
Significant experience working with cross-functional groups made up of two or more of the following: Medical Affairs sub-departments, information technology, managed care, marketing, sales, market research, and/or finance.
Ability to combine big-picture, long-term orientation with understanding of details and sense of urgency to deliver quality results.
Expertise in critically evaluating scientific literature.
Knowledge of PhRMA, OIG, and other guidelines relating to compliant medical and field-based communications.
Demonstrated expertise to synthesize and communicate medical information clearly.
Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Comp & perks

annual bonus/incentive comp plans
potential long term incentive plan
discretionary awards
full range of medical benefits
financial benefits
paid time off benefits including vacation, sick time, and parental leave