Director of Medical Affairs Training & Development

CareDx, Inc. • Full-time • Remote (United States) • $160k - $200k / year • 8h ago

About the job

CareDx, Inc. is a leading precision medicine solutions company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value healthcare solutions for transplant patients and caregivers. CareDx offers products, testing services, and digital healthcare solutions along the pre- and post-transplant patient journey, and is the leading provider of genomics-based information for transplant patients.

CareDx is seeking a motivated and experienced Director of Medical Affairs Training and Development to support the growing needs of the Field Medical Affairs team. This role will report to the Head of Training & Development and collaborate closely with the VP, Field Medical Affairs to design, implement, and evaluate training programs that enhance the capabilities of our Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). This includes identifying evaluating launch readiness activities and developing the strategic training plan. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background, proven experience in training development and facilitation, and a passion for operational excellence in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

New Hire Training

Partner with Medical Affairs Leadership on planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the 12 week onboarding program for new MSLs and other Medical Affairs team members
Co-facilitator for onboarding modules, scientific content, systems training, field coaching, and certification
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., legal, compliance, commercial, clinical) to integrate relevant content into onboarding

Ongoing and Advanced Training

Design, develop and deliver Medical Affairs training plan, in collaboration with key stakeholders (e.g. Medical Directors, Medical Information & Content Development, MSL leadership) for each product and therapeutic area
Develop ongoing education initiatives (scientific updates, product refreshers, soft skills, systems/tools)
Curate and maintain scientific content to ensure alignment with current literature, product data, and therapeutic landscape
Maintain scientific communication/publication plan
In collaboration with the Directors, MSLs, monitor MSL performance trends to identify learning needs and tailor training accordingly

Meeting Planning & Facilitation

Contribute to the execution of team meetings (regional, national, NFM, etc.)
Collaborate on meeting agendas, speaker coordination, training workshops, and post-meeting assessments
Facilitate interactive live and virtual training sessions during regional, national, NFM meetings

Curriculum Development & Evaluation

Collaborate with LMS Admin team member to house and maintain curricula in CareDx University learning management system (ClearCo/Brainier platform)
Conducts fluency assessments with MSLs and create feedback loops to evaluate training effectiveness and ensure knowledge retention
Leverage insights from the field, compliance metrics, and leadership feedback to inform content updates
Develop and monitor metrics and KPIs to assess effectiveness of educational activities.

Collaboration & Project Management

Work cross-functionally with Medical Directors, MSL Directors, Compliance, Commercial Training, and external vendors to ensure consistency and quality of training materials
Manage logistics and timelines for training initiatives; oversee vendor deliverables and contracts as needed
Implements and monitors use of the learning management system (LMS) by Medical Affairs team members to optimize training content, cadence, and quality

Preferred Skills, Qualifications And Technical Proficiencies

Strong knowledge of the diagnostics industry and medical affairs field dynamics
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal communication, facilitation, coaching and leadership skills
High attention to detail and a proactive, team-oriented mindset
Proficient in Microsoft Office, LMS tools, and virtual collaboration platforms (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams), experience with LMS preferred (ClearCo/Brainier Platform)
Ability to travel up to 30% for team meetings, onboarding, and field support

Preferred Education And Experience

Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA, or relevant scientific degree) preferred
Experience in solid organ transplantation or immunology, preferred
8+ years related or clinical experience with minimum 5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs, MSL, or medical training roles
Prior training and development experience required/highly preferred
Experience in managing high-performing teams
Strong business acumen, vision, and perspective

Additional Details Every individual at CareDx has a direct impact on our collective mission to improve the lives of organ transplant patients worldwide. We believe in taking great care of our people, so they take even greater care of our patients.

Our Competitive Total Rewards Package For US Employees Includes

Competitive base salary and incentive compensation
Health and welfare benefits, including a gym reimbursement program
401(k) savings plan match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Pre-tax commuter benefits
And more!
Please refer to our page to view detailed benefits at https://caredx.com/company/careers

In addition, we have a Living Donor Employee Recovery Policy that allows up to 30 days of paid leave annually to a full-time employee who makes the selfless act of donating an organ or bone marrow.

With products that are making a difference in the lives of transplant patients today and a promising pipeline for the future, it’s an exciting time to be part of the CareDx team. Join us in partnering with transplant patients to transform our future together.

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Remote: US only roles

$160,000—$200,000 USD

Benefits found in job post

Commuter benefits, 401(k)

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