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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.
GD-SA
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All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
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.
GD-SA
LI-SA
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
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Align your degree to L&D specialty
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to the role. A degree in instructional design, organizational development, or human resources strengthens specialty occupation claims far more than a general business degree paired with experience alone.
Target enterprises with dedicated L&D functions
Companies with standalone Learning and Development departments, not just HR generalists handling training, are far more likely to file H-1B petitions for this title. Fortune 500 firms, healthcare systems, and large tech employers are your strongest targets.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Training and Development Managers in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet at least Level I, and the LCA your employer files certifies that wage publicly.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Search Migrate Mate's job board to identify employers with verified LCA filing history for L&D and training management roles. This shows you which companies have already sponsored this title, so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with the process.
Prepare for PERM documentation if green card is the goal
EB-2 PERM for Director-level L&D roles requires your employer to run a full recruitment audit proving no qualified U.S. workers were available. Document your unique qualifications, especially any advanced degree or specialized curriculum design expertise, before this process begins.
Negotiate H-1B transfer terms before accepting an offer
If you're already in H-1B status, you can start with a new employer once the new petition is filed. Confirm your employer will file promptly after your start date and ask whether they cover premium processing, which speeds USCIS adjudication significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Learning and Development role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as instructional design, organizational development, education, or human resources. USCIS looks at whether the degree requirement is specific to the job, not just preferred. If your employer describes the role as requiring any bachelor's degree, that weakens the specialty occupation argument.
Which visa types are realistic for a Director of Learning and Development applying from outside the U.S.?
H-1B is the most common path, subject to the annual cap and selection process. Australian citizens can pursue the E-3 visa, which requires an LCA but has no lottery. Chilean and Singaporean nationals may qualify for the H-1B1 visa. All three require the role to meet specialty occupation standards. TN visa does not cover this role under the USMCA profession list.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor visas for L&D director roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for training and development management positions, searchable by location and role. This saves you from applying to companies with no history of sponsoring this title, which is a common and costly time sink for senior L&D candidates.
Does having a master's degree in a related field improve my sponsorship chances?
Yes, in two ways. It strengthens your specialty occupation claim with USCIS and makes you eligible for the H-1B advanced degree exemption, which provides an additional 20,000 cap-exempt slots. For green card purposes, an advanced degree also opens the EB-2 category, which can move faster than EB-3 depending on your country of birth.
What happens to my H-1B status if the company restructures or eliminates the L&D function?
Your H-1B status is tied to that employer and that specific role. If the position is eliminated, you enter a grace period of up to 60 days to find a new sponsoring employer and have a new H-1B petition filed on your behalf. Acting quickly matters since your status lapses if no new petition is filed before the grace period ends.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Director of Learning and Development jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.