Associate Director, In-Market Training Deployment - France

Description du poste et des missions

Associate Director, In-Market Training Deployment - France

About Astellas:

At Astellas we are a progressive health partner, delivering value and outcomes where needed. 

We pursue innovative science, focussing initially on the areas of greatest potential and then developing solutions where patient need is high, often in rare or under-served disease areas and in life-threatening or life-limiting diseases and conditions. 

We work directly with patients, doctors and health care professionals on the front line to ensure patient and clinical needs are guiding our development activities at every stage. 

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn't a buzzword - it's a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

We work closely with regulatory authorities and payers to find new ways to ensure access to new therapies. We deliver the latest insights and real-world evidence to inform the best decisions for patients and their care-givers, to ensure the medicines we develop continue to provide meaningful outcomes. 

Beyond medicines, we support our stakeholder communities to drive initiatives that improve awareness, education, access and ultimately standards of care. 

The Opportunity:

As Associate Director, In-Market Training Deployment - France, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive training programs for Astellas staff, focusing on product and disease state knowledge.

You will play a strategic function in identifying training needs, collaborating with global and local teams, and shaping the overall training strategy in France to enhance sales results and uphold ethical and regulatory standards.

Hybrid Working:

At Astellas we recognise the importance of balancing your work and home life, so we offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues in person at the office alongside the flexibility to work from home; optimising the most productive work environment for you to succeed and deliver.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with localization of global learning content, design and deliver training programs/modules on company products, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal standards.


• Develop and execute initial training courses for new Astellas Personnel Managers (APMs), fostering positive group dynamics and promoting ethical sales practices.


• Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to identify and address training needs, adapting programs based on feedback and evolving industry trends.


• Collaborate with the Regulatory Pharmacist and OPEX Director to ensure French Charter requirements are met and tracked using appropriate systems, methods and tools.


• Analyze and evaluate training effectiveness through dashboards, satisfaction questionnaires, and performance indicators, proposing modifications as necessary.

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Extensive experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with training functions.


• Ability to summarize complex information and produce dashboards for hierarchical superiors.


• Demonstrated learning and development leadership, management planning, organizing and execution skills.


• Ability to work well with multiple areas, including Commercial and non-Commercial.


• Strong background in development of experiential training and accelerated learning techniques.


• Fluent in English and French, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Knowledge & Experience:

• Previous sales experience in Oncology and/or Ophthalmology therapeutic areas.


• Strong stand-up facilitation skills with corporate employee population, managers and leaders; must be able to effectively deliver to a high-level senior audience.


• Previous scientific training responsibility.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Additional Information:

• This is a permanent, full-time position.


• This position is based in Levallois-Perret, France.


• This position follows our hybrid working model. Role requires a blend of home and a minimum 2 days per week in our France office. Flexibility may be required in line with business need. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office. Conducting live training sessions will require on-site work.

What We Offer:

• A challenging and diversified job in an international setting


• Opportunity and support to continuous development


• Inspiring work climate

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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