Our client is a publicly traded, commercial-stage global biotechnology company focused on developing antibody-based medicines across oncology and other serious diseases. As their pipeline and Medical Affairs organization continue to expand across solid tumor and hematology, they are investing in best-in-class training capabilities for their field Health Evidence and Outcomes Research team.

The Role

If you know what separates good field training from training that actually changes how a team communicates value, this role puts you in charge of building it.

The Associate Director, Field HEOR Training will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously enhancing the training curricula that support a field-based team of Health Evidence and Outcomes Research liaisons and their Medical Affairs partners. This organization serves as the company's field-based Medical Affairs function, engaging payer organizations and providing scientific exchange on clinical, economic, and real-world evidence in accordance with FDAMA 114 and the 21st Century Cures Act.

This role requires a strong background in oncology, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), real-world evidence (RWE), and Medical Affairs training. The successful candidate will create scientifically rigorous, compliant training programs that enable field HEOR liaisons to effectively communicate evidence-based value messages to healthcare stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Training Leadership

• Lead field HEOR-specific scientific, functional, and competency-based training programs.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive onboarding programs, including 90-day learning plans.
• Create congress training strategies for major oncology and payer meetings.
• Support continuing education across oncology disease state training, HEOR fundamentals, payer landscape education, and scientific certification programs.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive field HEOR competency framework.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with HEOR, Real-World Evidence, Field Medical Affairs, and Medical Affairs Strategy teams to keep training content current.
• Collaborate with Medical Information and Medical Communications teams on scientific materials training.
• Coordinate with US Market Access and Medical Training teams on role-specific learning initiatives.
• Align with Commercial Training teams on launch readiness and market-shaping activities.

Program Development & Execution

• Develop and maintain curricula, competency maps, and training documentation.
• Manage annual functional training plans and launch readiness initiatives.• Lead internal training before and after major congresses.
• Provide training on new scientific data, clinical developments, HEOR evidence, and competitive intelligence.
• Manage external vendors and training partners.

Compliance & Operational Excellence

• Partner with Compliance to develop training related to evidence dissemination, payer engagement, and HEOR communications.
• Review training materials and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Manage training budgets, contracts, and invoices.

Assessment & Performance Metrics

• Define and monitor training effectiveness KPIs.
• Measure learning outcomes and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Continuously improve programs based on feedback, performance data, and evolving industry expectations.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred (PharmD, PhD, MD, MPH, or MS in HEOR, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related discipline).

Experience

• 8+ years of pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in one or more of the following: Medical Training, HEOR, Market Access, Field Medical Affairs, or Medical Excellence
• Minimum 2 years of oncology experience required.
• Experience supporting solid tumor and/or hematology products.
• Prior experience as a Field HEOR Liaison, Value Liaison, or supporting field HEOR teams preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of oncology, HEOR, real-world evidence, market access, and payer engagement.
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex clinical and economic data.
• Demonstrated success building and delivering professional training programs.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders without direct authority.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and learning management systems (LMS).

Travel

• Ability to travel approximately 20% to 30% for congresses, internal meetings, and training programs.

Compensation: $200,000 – $225,000 base salary

• This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, along with a comprehensive benefits package.
• The salary offered will be commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant factors.

About the Search:

This search is being managed by Summit Strategic Search on behalf of our client. This is a full-time, permanent position where the successful candidate will be hired directly by the end client.

Equal Opportunity Commitment: Summit Strategic Search and our client are equal opportunity partners. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Accommodations & Support: We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process. If you require assistance, please contact us at [email protected]. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and provide all contractors with dedicated reporting channels to ensure a safe, professional work environment.

Selection & Onboarding: As this is a direct-hire role within a regulated industry, the end client's standard hiring protocols apply. This includes, but is not limited to, a comprehensive background check and drug screening prior to the start of employment. All hiring decisions are made solely by the end-client.