Interim Director Sales Training, Europe in Wien

Director Sales Training, Europe (1 year contract)Location: Zug, SwitzerlandSie möchten sich bewerben Vergewissern Sie sich, dass Ihr Lebenslauf auf dem neuesten Stand ist, und lesen Sie dann die folgenden Stellenbeschreibungen sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie sich bewerben.Employment Type: Full time, HybridContract: 1 year with possibility of extensionReports to: Head of Marketing, EuropeRole OverviewYour primary responsibility will be to create a holistic European Commercial training & Capability. In this role, you will be responsible for identifying leading-edge, innovative training solutions that enable customer engagement, education, and prescribing. The role will also hold comprehensive oversight of commercial training activities for Europe, establishing objective, evidence-based standards for excellence.ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Learning ArchitectureArchitect the European Capability Blueprint: Define and own the multi-year European Commercial Training & Capabilities strategy, aligning learning pathways directly with European commercial business objectives and launch rollouts.Build Core Competency Models: Establish scalable competency frameworks, onboarding tracks, and continuous learning pathways for Key Account Managers (KAMs), First-Line Managers, and field teams across European affiliates.Active Facilitation & Content Co-CreationDirectly Design & Facilitate High-Impact Training: Personally author curriculum and lead interactive, high-stakes workshops (e.G., initial sales bootcamps, advanced negotiation, value-based selling, and launch execution).Co-Travel & Field Coaching: Conduct regular joint field visits and KAM co-travel across European key markets to coach field teams directly, observe execution challenges firsthand, and refine curriculum based on real-world customer dynamics.Rapid-Response Resource Development: Hands-on creation of tactical, point-of-need ("just-in-time") toolkits, objection-handling guides, and digital micro-learning assets supporting immediate field needs.Launch Readiness & Commercial ExecutionEnable Commercial Launch Preparedness: Lead the hands-on design and execution of commercial launch readiness training for upcoming product launches across European target markets.Omnichannel & Digital Engagement Capability: Train and upskill KAMs and field leaders on hybrid customer engagement, ensuring seamless integration of digital tools, remote calls, and CRM workflow into daily account planning.Performance Analytics & Stakeholder PartneringMeasure Business Impact & ROI: Establish practical metrics and dashboarding to track training completion, field competency progression, and tangible ROI on commercial performance.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Country GMs, Sales Leaders, Marketing, Market Access, Medical Affairs, and Compliance to ensure training content is localized, compliant, and aligned with regional commercial strategies.European TrainingDirect and supervise all Sales Training activities across Europe, ensuring selection, development, and competency metrics are structured and evaluated using objective criteria.Develop specific training plans aligned with marketing and sales strategic direction, executed within budget, by deeply understanding the challenges Key Account Management (KAM) and Sales Managers face.Facilitate comprehensive training solutions, including core initial training and ongoing curriculum designed to enhance KAM competencies.Measure the effectiveness of training using quantitative analytics to enhance overall offerings and ensure clear ROI.Partner with customer-facing teams and sales leadership to optimize digital and virtual customer engagement training and pull-through.Consult with marketing and sales team members on just-in-time training approaches supporting tactical implementation.Partner effectively with Market Access, Compliance, GMs, Corporate, HR, and other stakeholders to develop and deliver essential training.Address the unique challenges of serving field-based audiences when developing comprehensive training solutions.Cross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate effectively with Brand Marketing, Creative/CRM/Digital agencies, Market Research, Analytics, IT, Sales Operations, HR and Medical/Regulatory/Legal business partners.Troubleshoot roadblocks and identify creative, compliant solutions to facilitate the forward motion of new initiatives.QualificationsBS/BA degree with 12+ years of experience including 7+ years of pharmaceutical experience with product launch experience and minimum of 5 years sales training experience. xshrkfv Fluent in English, other relevant European languages are an advantage.Demonstrable experience across a range of practical digital disciplines such as paid media, SEO, digital analytics, UX design, email marketing, etc.Significant experience working with creative and media agencies is requiredBe able to manage and work within financial and budgetary goalsAn understanding of EFPIA and local regulations for drug promotions and experience in working with legal, medical and regulatory review processesUnderstands challenges of serving field-based audiences when developing training solutions#J-18808-Ljbffr