Professional Education Manager – R&I Biologics

Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, AstraZeneca has been recognized as a Greater Toronto Area Top Employer for eight straight years. We pride ourselves on crafting a collaborative culture that champions knowledge-sharing, ambitious thinking and innovation – ultimately providing employees with the opportunity to work across teams, functions and even the globe.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects. 

Our dedication to sustainability is also central to our culture and part of what makes AstraZeneca a great place to work. We know the health of people, the planet and our business are interconnected which is why we’re taking ambitious action to tackle some of the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to access to healthcare and disease prevention.

Our Position

Reporting to the Franchise Head, Biologics, the Professional Education Manager (PEM) – will be a key leader in building “best in class” educational capabilities in a fast-growing area at AstraZeneca. The R&I Business Unit is further expanding our footprint in Professional Education, with this new role focused on our Severe Asthma and Immunology portfolio.

The successful candidate for this role will be an entrepreneurial leader with a passion for customer engagement and putting patients first. You play to win but do the right thing and act with integrity, even when it is difficult. 

Your role in helping us achieve our leadership ambition will be to:

• Initiate and oversee the planning, development & implementation of innovative, strategically aligned accredited, non-accredited and/or co-developed educational initiatives with physician associations and Key External Expert (KEE) Steering Committee members.
• Work in the Severe Asthma and Lupus (SLE) therapeutic areas to build valuable learning programs aligned to our strategic direction. You partner with the relevant Medical and Marketing Managers for development and implementation.
• Diligent vendor management to ensure programs are delivered on budget and on time while being consistent with program objectives and compliance guidelines.
• Work closely with the cross-functional teams, including Medical to ensure scientific leadership in content and Sales to ensure optimal field implementation.
• Communicate and collaborate with Professional Education Managers in other Business Units to explore opportunities for synergies and seek opportunities to streamline and harmonize learning programs.
• Build high value partnerships with KEE’s, Stakeholders, and Professional Bodies with a high degree of integrity.

Qualifications:

• University degree.
• Previous experience working within specialty biologics/respirology, or immunology is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a professional education manager role is strongly preferred
• CHE training certification completed within the past year (or will be completing it within this year).
• Ability to grasp new information quickly, including new scientific data.
• Solid understanding of industry learning practices (internal and external guidelines) and understanding of how to interpret and work within IMC Framework
• Experience in implementing virtual/hybrid learning programs is an asset.
• Knowledge of accrediting bodies and options for program accreditation in Canada required.
• Strong project management skills — planning, development, implementation, and management of projects.
• Proven track record to influence with strong networking and negotiating skills and passionate about building strong team cohesion.
• Experience working with National and International level Key External Experts.
• Thorough understanding of adult learning principles.

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Are you interested in working at AZ, apply today!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

Date Posted

01-Nov-2023

Closing Date

23-Nov-2023

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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