Senior Manager, Field Training & Development

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Companies (U.S.)
Columbus, OH

Job Description:

  • The Senior Manager of Field Training and Development, collaborates and communicates closely with the Team Leader in the Field Training and Development Department to develop and drive the achievement of department objectives and responsibilities.

  • Leads in coordinating closely with peers to ensure that learning needs are identified, training programs are developed, and actively implements learning experiences that strengthen the capabilities of customer-facing field personnel to drive business growth.

  • Works cross-functionally with Brand teams, Field Leadership, Medical, and other internal key stakeholders along with external vendors to ensure Field Training and Development programs/deliverables are in alignment with brand/company strategies to support the achievement of commercial business objectives.

Key Functions:

  • Collaborates and communicates with peers in Field Training and Development Department to achieve department objectives with a high degree of emotional intelligence

  • Works cross-functionally with key internal stakeholders to accurately assess needs and develop targeted training programs that support achievement of the commercial business objectives

  • Guides and actively designs, develops, and implements Field Personnel training programs in a variety of formats

  • Supports peer Training Managers in assessing the effectiveness of training and creation of follow-up programs for continuation and learning transfer for the continuous development of Field Personnel

  • Supported by Team Leader makes recommendations on vendor training resources, evaluating resources, and recommendations of outside vendor training resources/programs as necessary.

  • Works with co-promotion partner(s) and Training Managers to develop mutually beneficial training programs

  • Skilled in aligning, adapting, and managing conflict to build consensus around a common vision while persuasively influencing others to achieve desired outcomes

  • Able to effectively lead, manage-up, and navigate in a fast-paced, complex, matrixed business environment

Required Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree

  • Minimum of 5 years of pharmaceutical sales experience

Preferred Experience

  • Two years of training and/or people leadership/management experience

  • Experience utilizing adult learning concepts, state-of-the-art training techniques, and proven management principles

  • Knowledge of Learning Management Systems, e-Learning applications, and internet-based support tools

  • Demonstrated project management skills

  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical, medical, and managed care environments

  • Must be able to act independently and handle multiple priorities and assignments simultaneously

  • Demonstrates self-motivation and the ability to independently initiate and deliver on projects

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, presentation, and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

  • Training Manager Competencies Required at a (Demonstrating/Mastery) level:

  • Strategic Partnership

  • Project Management

  • Instructional Design

  • Facilitation

  • Coaching

  • Travel requirements:

  • 35%

Competencies

Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.

Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.

Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.

Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others' perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.

Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Minimum $150,034.00 - Maximum $224,250.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate's job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Application Deadline : This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

Company benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

Come discover more about Otsuka and our benefit offerings; .

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request ([email protected]) .

Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams

At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf.

Please understand, Otsuka will never ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and/or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment.

Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters.

To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website .

Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at: 800-363-5670. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at: , or your local authorities.

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs/resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Posted 2026-03-21

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