Senior Manager, Medical Field Training

Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Inc. is the fourth largest generic pharmaceutical company in the world, and rapidly building our brand presence. We manufacture, market and distribute pharmaceuticals to the nation’s largest wholesalers, distributors, warehousing and non-warehousing chain drugstores as well as managed care providers. Our goal is to continue to develop and market quality products that bring value to our customers and ultimately the patient. Current manufacturing capabilities allow Sun Pharma to develop products across most therapeutic categories.

At Sun Pharma we believe our people are an invaluable asset. Our culturally diverse workforce is one of our biggest strengths, along with the rich experience they bring across varied skill-sets. We are proud that our global workforce is bound by our common values:

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Medical Affairs Training is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive training programs for the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team, the Certified Nurse Educators (CNE) Team and the Professional Relations team (PRD).   This role ensures that these team members are equipped with the scientific knowledge, communication skills, and compliance understanding necessary to excel in their roles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical affairs, adult learning principles, field-based medical roles, field reimbursement, compliance and interacting with Key Opinion Leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Training Program Development: Design and deliver onboarding and continuous education programs for MSLs, CNEs and Professional Relation Directors, including therapeutic area knowledge, product training, scientific engagement, and soft skills.
• Curriculum Management: Develop and maintain training materials, e-learning modules, workshops, and assessments aligned with corporate and medical strategies.
• Field Coaching & Support: Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to MSLs through field visits, feedback sessions, and performance evaluations.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Compliance, and Commercial teams to ensure training content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with strategic goals.
• Metrics & Evaluation: Establish KPIs to measure training effectiveness and impact on MSL performance. Use data to refine and improve training programs.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all training programs adhere to regulatory guidelines, internal SOPs, and industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) in a scientific discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Medical Affairs, including field-based roles (e.g., MSL).
• Proven experience in training, coaching, and instructional design.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and instructional methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with LMS platforms and digital training tools.
• Certification in training or coaching (e.g., ATD, ICF) is a plus.
• Therapeutic area expertise relevant to the company’s portfolio.
• Strategic thinking with a passion for talent development.

The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $147,000 to $180,000. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

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