Sr. Manager, Sales Training

Shanghai - China

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Position Objective

Lead the design and execution of enterprise marketing capability strategies through a Center of Excellence (CoE) covering multiple Business Units partnering closely with Global L&D to ensure consistency quality and impact. Simultaneously serve as L&DBP for the Oncology BU enabling field performance through targeted capabilities coaching systems and closed-loop learning measurement. Elevate commercial and marketing excellence drive brand strategy realization and strengthen cross-BU ways of working aligned with enterprise leadership frameworks and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing Capability CoE (Cross-BU)

Strategy and Governance: Establish and lead the Marketing Capability CoE defining vision operating model governance and quality standards for learning design and delivery across BUs.
Global Alignment: Partner with Global L&D to localize and scale global frameworks tools and curricula; ensure consistency of marketing capabilities (e.g. brand planning insights segmentation omnichannel launch excellence performance analytics).
Annual Plans and Roadmaps: Develop cross-BU annual learning plans aligned with enterprise priorities and brand strategies; coordinate with BU leaders to sequence interventions and allocate resources.
Program Design and Delivery: Create targeted programs for core marketing skills (L3Next). Blend modalities (workshops cohort learning coaching self-paced modules etc.).
Measurement and Continuous Improvement: Define success metrics dashboards and learning analytics; link behavioral application to business outcomes; iterate programs based on data and stakeholder feedback.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong partnerships with Global L&D BU Leaders Brand Marketing Strategy Planning & Transformation Office (SPOT) etc.; conduct regular feedback cycles; facilitate CoE communities of practice.

Oncology BU L&DBP

Business Partnering: Act as the L&D Business Partner for Oncology; translate BU strategy and regional performance gaps into capability plans and coaching interventions ensuring the learning plans and activities aligned with BUs priorities.
Field Capability Building: Design and implement programs for field excellence.
Coaching Systems: Strengthen field coaching models manager capability and observation standards; implement closed-loop mechanisms connecting coaching insights to performance metrics.
Brand Strategy Execution: Support Oncology brand objectives through targeted enablement (launch readiness message pull-through omnichannel execution discipline).
Regional Enablement and Adoption: Tailor content and facilitation for regional contexts; ensure adoption through manager enablement reinforcement tools and follow-up clinics.
Performance Evaluation: Run periodic capability diagnostics; link learning KPIs to sales performance and customer impact.

Compliance and Quality

Ensure all training adheres to regulatory medical and legal/compliance requirements; maintain auditable training records and evidence of completion and effectiveness.
Champion compliant behaviors and change management practices within the team and with stakeholders.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in business HR or related field; Masters preferred.
Experience:
- 5 years in Learning & Development or commercial/marketing capability roles within healthcare/pharma; oncology experience strongly preferred.
- 34 years in Central Marketing roles senior product manager and above.
- Proven experience collaborating with global centers of excellence and localizing capability frameworks.
Skills:
- Strategic thinking and business acumen; ability to translate strategy into executable capability plans.
- Result-oriented with execution excellence; strong program management and facilitation skills.
- Stakeholder management and cross-BU collaboration; ability to influence senior leaders and drive adoption.
- Compliance and change management mindset.
- Data-driven decision making and learning analytics; experience with measurement models and dashboards.
- Innovation and continuous improvement; skilled in blended learning design digital learning and cohort-based approaches.
- Proficiency in English.

Required Skills:

Customized Training Data Analysis Marketing Strategies Professional Development Sales Training Strategic Thinking Training Delivery Training Documents Training Evaluations Training Needs Assessment Training Porgrams

Preferred Skills:

Communication

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Job Posting End Date:

05/31/2026

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Job DescriptionPosition ObjectiveLead the design and execution of enterprise marketing capability strategies through a Center of Excellence (CoE) covering multiple Business Units partnering closely with Global L&D to ensure consistency quality and impact. Simultaneously serve as L&DBP for the Oncolo...