Field Training Manager

Company Information

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating, and one day curing, life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, we are developing advanced cell therapies across a diverse array of technology platforms, including autologous and allogenic chimeric antigen receptor T-cell and natural killer (NK) cell-based immunotherapy. 

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Janssen, one of the pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, to jointly develop and commercialize ciltacabtagene autolecuel (cilta-cel) in 2017. Our strategic partnership is designed to combine the strengths and expertise of both companies to advance the promise of an immunotherapy in the treatment of multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking an Field Training Manager as part of the Commercial team based Remote. 

Role Overview

The Commercial Field Training Manager position will assist in the development and implementation of new hires and ongoing training requirements for Legend Biotech Commercial Field Teams. The FTM will also be involved in the planning and execution of trainings at regional & national meetings. This position will have a significant focus on coaching and observing Commercial Field Teams via field rides.

Key Responsibilities  

• Conduct regular field rides with commercial field representatives to ensure appropriate and effective execution of sales initiatives
  
• Assist head of training in ongoing development of disease state, product, competitive market training, development of sales skills and timeline planning to ensure maximum effectiveness of sales force
  
• Assist head of training with facilitating training programs: new hire, regional, national trainings and ongoing professional development programs
  
• Collecting, organizing and analyze feedback following national training workshops
  
• Collaborate with district trainers to assess training requirements
  
• Partner with Regional Sales Management team to assess training gaps within regions and create quarterly needs assessment for future training development needs
  
• Facilitates ongoing distance learning programs to increase field competencies while minimizing time spent away from the customers
  
• Maintain a high level of business intelligence, including new training methods, and best practice sharing among Commercial Teams
  
• Documentation and reporting of attendance of Commercial team training sessions
  
• Comply with all laws, regulations and policies that govern Legend Biotech employees
  
• 70% Travel required

• Bachelor's degree required
  
• 5 + years of Biotech or Pharmaceutical sales experience with demonstrated success
  
• 3 + years of Hematology Sales experience
  
• 3 + years of Cellular Therapy experience
• 1 + year of training experience in coaching and training field based representative preferred
  
• MBA, RN credentials preferred
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills required
  
• Strong organization skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize travel requirements

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Legend Biotech is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is Legend’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legend Biotech maintains a drug-free workplace.