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Job Title: Associate Director Field Learning & Development, Transplant
Location: Morristown, NJ
About the Job
The Associate Director, Field Learning & Development will report to the Director, Field Learning & Development, General Medicines & Specialty Care and will serve as an integral member of the GTMC organization. This individual will function as the training subject matter expert for Transplant with primary responsibility for Rezurock and Thymoglobulin. This role will be responsible for development of all training materials pre-launch, development of training plans for commercial team and all post launch training and sustainment of new hire training program. Trainer, FL&D will design and execute training that will prepare field teams with disease state and product knowledge, business acumen and field readiness allowing them to execute deliverables.
Associate Director will collaborate with key stakeholders to develop comprehensive, adult learning-centered solutions that support disease state training, product training, selling skills, brand objectives, and marketing strategies for the Transplant portfolio. The Associate Director, FL&D will serve as lead or co-lead for training classes and workshops across new hire training, sales meetings, POA meetings, and ad hoc training needs throughout the year.
A key priority for this role is supporting and elevating the current new hire training program for Rezurock and Thymoglobulin—both virtual and live components. The Associate Director will drive in-house development of training workshops and materials, leveraging Sanofi HUB partners, in-house L&D creative designers, and personal skills and expertise. When internal resources cannot meet timelines or content requirements, this individual will evaluate, select, and manage external vendors to enhance disease state and/or product knowledge. Ultimately, this individual ensures our training programs empower the sales force to be their best selves in the field.
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities
- Strategize with cross-functional departments (sales, marketing, medical) when onboarding new hires to effectively facilitate the process for new field sales representatives to complete training requirements for certification; partner with management to ensure programs and materials are relevant and business-focused.
- Partner with key stakeholders and internal customers to develop and maintain product and brand-related sales training tools, workshops, and classroom presentations, ensuring they are current and meet the needs of all sales, marketing and operations partners.
- Continuously assess the effectiveness of training programs and product learning modules.
- Proactively upgrade learning materials to meet the evolving training needs of the sales force.
- Develop continuous learning tools, e-learning modules, advanced training, experiential training, and assessment programs to support sales training programs and business needs.
- Ensure all training projects and materials are evaluated against and meet good training and adult learning principles, and that all projects and materials have completed the correct regulatory review process prior to delivery to field sales forces.
- Support sales and marketing stakeholders by developing training tools, workshops, presentations, and content for new indications, product launches, sales meetings, and POA meetings.
- Partner with Marketing and Sales leadership teams to measure and monitor the impact of training on the business and make data-informed recommendations for improvement.
- Develop Scopes of Work (SOW) for new and existing projects with Sanofi HUB, L&D partners, or outside vendors; manage projects from inception to completion.
- Lead the Certified Field Training Program / Field Marketing Trainer Program as an extension of Sales Training and as a developmental opportunity for field representatives.
- Develop and facilitate all new hire sales and product training, as well as ongoing sales training, skill-building sessions, and any additional training needed to address gaps identified by field sales leaders.
- Travel as required for live training events, POA meetings, field rides, FL&D meetings, and national/regional sales meetings.
About You
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; life sciences or adult learning preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in field sales or in training/learning & development, or in the pharmaceutical industry in a high-affinity role (e.g., sales, training, marketing, or medical).
- Ability to travel approximately 20% nationally (POAs, national/regional meetings, live trainings).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience facilitating training sessions and meetings, both virtually and in person.
- Experience training a commercial pharmaceutical field sales force.
- Knowledge of selling skills and the sales model, with the ability to develop expertise across disease states and products.
- Experience in project management, vendor management, and T&E budget management.
- Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS), e-learning tools, and virtual platforms (Zoom, Teams, Webex).
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly PowerPoint.
- Ability to adapt to emerging AI and digital tools.
Soft Skills
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including large-group facilitation.
- Executive presence, with the ability to partner with and influence senior marketing and sales leaders.
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration in a highly matrixed environment.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight timelines.
- Growth mindset and agility to adapt to new ways of working.
- Ability to develop product and disease state expertise (transplant space).
Why Choose Us
- Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
- Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
- Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
- Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
- Make your work count by supporting a company that brings life-changing treatments to millions — and is committed to doing right by patients, communities, and the planet.
- Support teams across science, medicine, and operations by building better systems, shaping bold strategies, and enabling innovation at speed.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Understand AC21 portability before you change jobs
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Green Card Associate Director of Development: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category typically applies to Associate Director of Development roles?
Most Associate Director of Development positions qualify under EB-2, which covers roles requiring an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in the field. If the position requires only a bachelor's degree with at least two years of experience, EB-3 applies instead. Your employer's immigration attorney confirms the category when filing the PERM labor certification with DOL.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary work authorization, typically in two or three-year increments, while green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence. The green card process requires PERM labor certification from DOL, a recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers were available, and then an I-140 petition filed with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits create priority-date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries such as India and China.
How long does the PERM labor certification process take for development roles?
PERM processing times at DOL vary and are not guaranteed, but the recruitment phase alone typically spans several months before the employer can submit the application. DOL may issue an audit request, which extends the timeline further. USCIS then separately adjudicates the I-140 petition after PERM certification is granted, adding additional time before a priority date becomes actionable.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Associate Director of Development positions?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing history for advancement and development roles, so you can focus your search on organizations that have already navigated the PERM process. This matters because green card sponsorship requires significant employer investment, and many organizations are willing only if they have prior experience with employment-based sponsorship.
Can I keep my priority date if I change employers after PERM is filed?
Your priority date is established when USCIS receives and approves your I-140 petition. If you move to a new employer after that approval, the new employer can request that USCIS recognize the original priority date when filing a new I-140. Separately, if your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or similar occupation, AC21 portability lets you change employers without losing your place in the adjustment-of-status queue.