Global Training Manager
Job Location:
Alameda, CA - USA
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Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify forfree medical coverage in ourHealth Investment Plan (HIP) PPOmedical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position is an onsite opportunity in the Abbott Diabetes Care Division. We are helping people with Diabetes lead healthier happier lives. As a global leader in diabetes care Abbott is constantly working to deliver the highest quality products and unwavering support to our customers. Consistent and accurate glucose monitoring is the foundation of any diabetes management plan so were committed to continuous improvement in the way patients and professionals measure track and analyze glucose levels.
As a Global Training Manager you will be responsible for developing and implementing training programs that enhance the skills performance and productivity of our employees worldwide. You will work closely with department leaders to identify training needs and create curriculum that aligns with our companys strategic goals.
- Deliver strategic and tactical activities in partnership with Training Managers Affiliate commercial teams and Sales Directors as well as relevant stakeholder teams.
- Develop and implement training programs across the globe supporting all roles and teams within the commercial function in line with business strategies curricula and company goals.
- Support the development and execution of a training strategy according to company guidelines through the implementation of a global training road map.
This is an onsite opportunity in Alameda CA
What Youll Do
Global Learning Strategy & Governance
- Lead the design development and continuous evolution of global commercial training programs aligned with ADCs strategic goals.
- Establish and maintain global training standards competency frameworks learning maps and governance models to ensure consistency and scalability across regions.
- Own the global trainthetrainer strategy including methodology certification KPIs and quality standards.
Program & Content Development
- Oversee the creation curation and optimization of training content tools and curricula in collaboration with global and regional stakeholders.
- Develop innovative learning solutions to support product launches product portfolio education competitive readiness and ongoing skills development.
- Build learning journeys within Allego and other platforms ensuring a blended learning approach (e-learning virtual in-person microlearning on-the-job experiences).
Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration
- Partner with Global Strategic Marketing Regional Commercial leaders Medical Compliance and Training Managers to assess needs identify gaps and develop aligned training solutions.
- Influence stakeholders across geographies and functions to drive adoption of global training programs and standards.
- Serve as a global subject matter expert on ADC products markets customer needs and emerging trends.
Insights Innovation & Best Practices
- Monitor industry trends competitive landscapes adult learning research and commercial capability innovations to inform continuous improvement.
- Identify share and scale best practices across regions to strengthen global commercial excellence.
Measurement Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Define and track training effectiveness KPIs adoption metrics and business impact.
- Use learner analytics and feedback to optimize content and programs over time.
- Recommend and evaluate external vendors tools and technologies (final approvals remain with the hiring manager).
Operational Excellence
- Ensure timely execution of global training initiatives within defined budgets timelines and quality standards.
- Facilitate training sessions workshops and global certification events as needed (virtual and in-person).
- Maintain and continuously update training materials to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Travel: 30% including international.
Experience Youll Bring
Required
- Bachelors degree
- 7 years of relevant experience in commercial training or learning and development roles preferably within health sciences diagnostics medical devices or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering global commercial training programs at scale.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles instructional design methodologies and modern learning technologies.
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across countries cultures and functions without direct authority.
- Strong analytical strategic thinking and project management skills.
- Excellent communication facilitation and presentation skills.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and training development technologies/platforms.
Preferred
- Experience in sales or sales management roles within healthcare or diagnostics industries.
- Experience coaching or developing others in both virtual and in-person environments.
- Familiarity with Allego LMS/LXP platforms and digital learning tools.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning principles
- Additional language skills an asset.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.
Connect with us at on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.
Divisional Information
Medical Devices
General Medical Devices:
Our medical devices help more than 10000 people have healthier hearts improve quality of life for thousands of people living with chronic pain and movement disorders and liberate more than 500000 people with diabetes from routine fingersticks.
CRM
As a global leader in Cardiac Rhythm Technologies we focus on innovative technologies that can improve the way doctors treat people with heart arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats.
Diabetes
Were focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. Were revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.
Vascular
Abbott Vascular provides innovative minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease.
Neuromodulation
Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.
Structural Heart
Structural Heart Business Mission: why we exist
Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life through the design and provision of device and management solutions for the treatment of structural heart disease.
EP
In Abbotts Electrophysiology (EP) business were advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
HF
In Abbotts Heart Failure (HF) business were developing solutions to diagnose monitor and manage heart failure allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
Diagnostics
Were empowering smarter medical and economic decision making to help transform the way people manage their health at all stages of life. Every day more than 10 million tests are run on Abbotts diagnostics instruments providing lab results for millions of people.
Abbott Molecular is a leader in molecular diagnostics and the analysis of DNA RNA and proteins at the molecular level.
Our Point of Care diagnostic portfolio spans key heath and therapeutic areas including infections disease cardiometabolic informatics and toxicology.
Our diagnostic solutions are used in hospitals laboratories and clinics around the globe. The crucial information derived from our tests instruments and informatics systems are often the first step in patient care decision making for hundreds of health conditions from heart attacks to blood disorders to infectious diseases and cancers.
Our rapid diagnostics solutions are helping address some of the worlds greatest healthcare challenges.
Nutrition
Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands including Similac PediaSure Pedialyte Ensure and Glucerna to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.
The base pay for this position is
$130700.00 $261300.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Sales Support & Administration
DIVISION:
ADC Diabetes Care
LOCATION:
United States > Alameda : Plaza 6 Building
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 25 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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About Company
WHO WE ARE CREATING LIFE-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY From removing the regular pain of fingersticks as people manage their diabetes to connecting patients to doctors with real-time information monitoring their hearts, from easing chronic pain and movement disorders to testing half the world’s ... View more
