At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options.

Neurocrine Biosciences is a neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs, but few options. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, endocrine and psychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, Parkinson's disease, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids*, as well as clinical programs in multiple therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders, because you deserve brave science. *in collaboration with AbbVie

About the Role:

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• Leads the Sales Training Manager Team to be successful in their individual roles and their collective and collaborative teamwork, including coaching their performance and their professional growth and development
• Selects, leads, develops, mentors and evaluates staff to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the function
• Contributes to and drives the implementation of the Sales Training strategy
• Oversees and executes the design, development and implementation of learning initiatives that support the Sales and Marketing organization, including disease state, product, selling resources, and messaging
• Drives a high-impact sales training culture & curriculum through the assessment and development of sales capabilities for all sales teams and then tailored, as needed, for individual sales teams
• Ensures all training content complies with NBI Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, and Medical requirements and reflects the highest standards of adult learning principles, conduct and compliance for the pharmaceutical industry
• Oversees all training programs involving new hire training, recurrent training, and collaborates with the Field Development team on advanced training
• Works closely and collaboratively with cross-functional leadership in the development and execution of brand initiatives along with all training programs to support the product, disease state, therapeutic area, and sales target type
• Continuously explores alternative methods of delivering training and new approaches, practices and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of training (including distance-learning, e-learning, learning portals)
• Manages and monitors detailed meetings and training budgets, control documents, vendors, learning management system curriculum, and financial data reports and analysis
• Performs other duties as assigned

• BS/BA degree and 10+ years of experience in sales training and development or similar relevant experience OR

• Master's degree and 8+ years years of years in sales training and development or similar relevant experience

• Previous managerial / functional management experience also required

• Progressive pharmaceutical, medical device, biotech or healthcare sales, sales training, and marketing knowledge

• Advanced sales training and development knowledge, including building & executing a training curriculum from program concept development through rollout to sales organization

• Strong experience and capabilities for developing & executing a successful Product Launch Training Program and annual Plan of Action (POA) Cycle Training Programs

• Excellent knowledge and demonstrated implementation of adult learning concepts and methodologies

• Hiring, developing and leading a high performing team

• Strong knowledge of best practices and challenges of a high impact training and a high performing field sales organization

• Strong, demonstrated self and people leadership capabilities and skills, including coaching and developing individuals and teams

• Applies in-depth skills and knowledge of own function as well as business / commercial / scientific expertise to understand and solve critical issues successfully and innovatively

• Evaluates key business / scientific challenges and completes complex, ambiguous initiatives having cross-functional impact

• Excellent trust, relationship building skills and emotional intelligence

• Ability to think through and implement creative, innovative training solutions with adult learning principles and multi-modal delivery approaches

• Ability to effectively manage and execute priorities across the organization and adjust as needed, delegate appropriately, and diplomatically resolve conflicts that may arise

• Highly motivated, passionate self-starter, analytical, detail-oriented and operationally-focused

• Strong interpersonal communication skills, proven excellent written and verbal/nonverbal communication skills, as well as presentation and facilitation, and influencing skills

• Exceptional collaboration and influencing skills, including ability to take an independent stance when interfacing with cross functional stakeholders and ability to lead without authority (laterally and up)

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.

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