Parexel is currently seeking a Training Development Lead, Associate Director to join us in the UK, dedicated to a single sponsor.

This role will be responsible for providing strong technical expertise and training course development skills for the development and implementation of global training and educational courses in support of clinical research, medical, safety and regulatory.

This position requires extensive instructional design, development and project management skills as well as the ability to work with stakeholders to establish development plans for key training and courses. Prior experience with the design, development and implementation of quality global educational courses, advanced learning program management, and technical and communication skills are essential.

The scope of the role will cover the overall educational program and training development, ensuring development plans utilise diverse and innovative methodologies for delivery and are produced with high quality in support of Inspection Readiness.

Working as a Training Development Lead, Associate Director at Parexel FSP offers tremendous long-term job security and prospects. We undertake vital clinical studies for sponsors including the leading global biotechs and Pharma top 50. And we have an incredible pipeline of work.

Expect exciting professional challenges in inspiring studies, but with time for your outside life.

Responsibilities

• Manage courseware development including course design, publishing, testing and deployment.

• Provide technical, instructional design and operational management for programs and be accountable for meeting project commitments.

• Communicate and ensure a global understanding of training strategy and goals.

• Manage deliverables according to endorsed plans and timelines across multi-functional teams including course design, development and deployment.

• Partner with associated business line and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to proactively identify training needs and development and deployment of training programs.

• Develop processes, as needed, and monitor activities related to compliance oversight of training programs; ensure programs and projects are evaluated for effectiveness and customer satisfaction and that feedback is utilised as part of the continuous improvement process.

• Development of metrics and performance measures, reporting and analysis to meet business needs, and regulatory requirements; budget management; develop and manage budget for training projects.

• Ensure compliance with training and education regulatory requirements and consistent implementation of best practices, standards, and training globally to support inspection readiness.

• Interface with sponsor learning groups to coordinate and utilise existing educational resources, programs and infrastructure to meet requirements.

• Mentor junior colleagues and serve as a role model.

Here are a few requirements specific to this advertised role.

Education:

• BS – 7 years in pharmaceutical industry with focus on pharmacovigilance, regulatory and clinical OR MS – 5 years in pharmaceutical industry with focus on pharmacovigilance, regulatory and clinical OR Ph.D./PharmD/ MD with 3 years in pharmaceutical industry with focus on pharmacovigilance, regulatory and clinical.

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, development as well as project management expertise.

• Advanced knowledge of Clinical Research & Development, Pharmacovigilance, and/or Regulatory in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, highly complex projects concurrently.

• Prior experience in monitoring adherence to compliance-based training programs.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

• Ability to implement large-scale changes in complex, matrix organisations.

• Required Computer Experience: LMS administration and processing; proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint development and maintenance, course development products (Articulate, Storyline) and survey tools.

• Experience working globally with organisations/teams/individuals

We care about our people and your passion, as they are the key to our success, and provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long-term careers. In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop within your role and tackle further responsibilities or develop your skill set within other related departments of Parexel.

Who are Parexel

Parexel is currently seeking a Training Development Lead, Associate Director to join us in the UK, dedicated to a single sponsor.

This role will be responsible for providing strong technical expertise and training course development skills for the development and implementation of global training and educational courses in support of clinical research, medical, safety and regulatory.

This position requires extensive instructional design, development and project management skills as well as the ability to work with stakeholders to establish development plans for key training and courses. Prior experience with the design, development and implementation of quality global educational courses, advanced learning program management, and technical and communication skills are essential.

The scope of the role will cover the overall educational program and training development, ensuring development plans utilise diverse and innovative methodologies for delivery and are produced with high quality in support of Inspection Readiness.

Working as a Training Development Lead, Associate Director at Parexel FSP offers tremendous long-term job security and prospects. We undertake vital clinical studies for sponsors including the leading global biotechs and Pharma top 50. And we have an incredible pipeline of work.

Expect exciting professional challenges in inspiring studies, but with time for your outside life.

Responsibilities

• Manage courseware development including course design, publishing, testing and deployment.

• Provide technical, instructional design and operational management for programs and be accountable for meeting project commitments.

• Communicate and ensure a global understanding of training strategy and goals.

• Manage deliverables according to endorsed plans and timelines across multi-functional teams including course design, development and deployment.

• Partner with associated business line and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to proactively identify training needs and development and deployment of training programs.

• Develop processes, as needed, and monitor activities related to compliance oversight of training programs; ensure programs and projects are evaluated for effectiveness and customer satisfaction and that feedback is utilised as part of the continuous improvement process.

• Development of metrics and performance measures, reporting and analysis to meet business needs, and regulatory requirements; budget management; develop and manage budget for training projects.

• Ensure compliance with training and education regulatory requirements and consistent implementation of best practices, standards, and training globally to support inspection readiness.

• Interface with sponsor learning groups to coordinate and utilise existing educational resources, programs and infrastructure to meet requirements.

• Mentor junior colleagues and serve as a role model.

Here are a few requirements specific to this advertised role.

Education:

• BS – 7 years in pharmaceutical industry with focus on pharmacovigilance, regulatory and clinical OR MS – 5 years in pharmaceutical industry with focus on pharmacovigilance, regulatory and clinical OR Ph.D./PharmD/ MD with 3 years in pharmaceutical industry with focus on pharmacovigilance, regulatory and clinical.

Skills and experience:

• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, development as well as project management expertise.

• Advanced knowledge of Clinical Research & Development, Pharmacovigilance, and/or Regulatory in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple, highly complex projects concurrently.

• Prior experience in monitoring adherence to compliance-based training programs.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

• Ability to implement large-scale changes in complex, matrix organisations.

• Required Computer Experience: LMS administration and processing; proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint development and maintenance, course development products (Articulate, Storyline) and survey tools.

• Experience working globally with organisations/teams/individuals

We care about our people and your passion, as they are the key to our success, and provide an open and friendly work environment where we empower people and provide them with opportunities to develop their long-term careers. In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop within your role and tackle further responsibilities or develop your skill set within other related departments of Parexel.

Who are Parexel

Parexel supports clinical studies across the full range of therapeutic areas, and we have longstanding partnerships with a vast client base.

We supported the trials of most of today’s top 50 best-selling drugs, but equally we enable more niche drug developments that are critical to the well-being of many patients.

You’ll be an influential member of the wider team.

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Parexel supports clinical studies across the full range of therapeutic areas, and we have longstanding partnerships with a vast client base.

We supported the trials of most of today’s top 50 best-selling drugs, but equally we enable more niche drug developments that are critical to the well-being of many patients.

You’ll be an influential member of the wider team.

Not quite the role for you?

Join Our Talent Community and we’ll reach out with job alerts when positions that match your career interests become available. We’ll also share periodic updates about the latest company news and events.

Sign up today https://jobs.parexel.com/functional-service-provider