Manager

Company: Magnolia Innovation
Location: Hoboken
Posted on: May 7, 2022

Job Description:

We are looking for an exceptional Manager-level candidate with a background in adult learning and healthcare to manage training projects as part of a premiere healthcare research and commercialization consultancy.

This is a great opportunity to lead an existing team focused on adult education and training of Pharma reps and sales leadership on the business of healthcare, clinical/product training, and selling skills-based training. The number of training projects we do (and their revenue) is rapidly growing, and the existing team already includes junior trainers/content developers, researchers, salespeople, and graphic designers, as well as others in our sister agencies such as MDs, AR and interactive learning developers, and so on.

As a Manager at Magnolia, you will have the unique opportunity to shape how our clients view their businesses and the direction they take. In addition, through our strong mentorship culture, you will grow and develop your consulting skills.

Project assignments will vary depending on project volume and skill set match, and we have numerous ongoing projects outside of training as well, in our other core areas of Market Research, Strategy, and Analytics. As a result, we also seek candidates who are naturally curious, strategically insightful, and are passionate about answering complex business questions, and although it's not a requirement, experience in Market Research and Consulting would be a plus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Design, manage, and implement Training projects
As time allows, design, manage, and implement Market Research and Strategic Consulting projects
Depending on incoming level and management experience, oversee a small team of Associates & Senior Associates, working closely with internal resources, partner agencies, and external vendors
Lead the team in translating key business needs into a viable training plan
Develop training tools and execute all aspects of training, spanning self-directed online modules, seminars, role playing exercises and other experiential learning formats
Prepare for and lead internal and client-facing work sessions and brainstorming sessions, including project kickoffs, stakeholder interviews, status/check-in meetings, and debrief sessions
Conduct research from secondary and primary sources (e.g. KOL interviews), write training materials, organize live training events,
Design, build, and deliver error-free final training products in PowerPoint presentations and other formats as needed
Participate in business development activities, such as capabilities presentations and initial client meetings to define projects and scope out projects. Note that there is no lead generation or sales minimum at the Manager level.
Develop best practices for visual and verbal communication of training insights to clients
Support building and maintaining relationships with clients as a day-to-day project manager and strategic thought partner

Desired Skills and Experience
Undergraduate and/or graduate degree in relevant field
5+ years experience with adult learning and curriculum development in a Healthcare field
Knowledge of "the business of" healthcare, such as market access and payers, the roles of key Healthcare stakeholders, the journey of a script, and so on are strongly preferred
Experience in oncology strongly preferred
The ideal candidate would have field force / sales training experience, as well as knowledge of Pharma field sales force structure / management, incentives, and launch meetings
Knowledge of Veeva, Articulate, and other common systems for housing and delivering training modules
Excellent qualitative and/or quantitative analytical skills
Superior written and oral communication skills, with a focus on visualization of complex information and communication of insights and strategy to executive-level audiences
High computer literacy, sense of informational communication and aesthetics in PowerPoint, and strong attention to detail must be demonstrated prior to hire. Samples requested.
Proven self-starter, and ability to work both independently and in teams
Interested in a small-team environment, and dedicated to making a direct impact on a growing business
A sociable and confident nature
Passion and creativity are a must

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