Associate Director, Commercial and G&A Training; Princeton, Hybrid

The Associate Director will serve as a key member of the Learning Center of Excellence within Global Quality, responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining high-impact training programs for Commercial and General & Administrative (G&A) functions. This role ensures that learning strategies align with regulatory requirements, corporate standards, and business objectives, fostering a culture of compliance, quality, and continuous improvement across global operations.

• Learning Strategy & Design
• Develop and execute a comprehensive training strategy for Commercial and G&A teams in alignment with Global Quality standards and business priorities.
• Partner with functional leaders to identify learning needs, compliance gaps, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Program Development & Delivery
• Design engaging, scalable, and compliant learning solutions (e.g., instructor-led, virtual, e-learning) tailored to diverse audiences.
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of training content, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
• Governance & Compliance
• Ensure all training programs meet global regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
• Monitor training effectiveness and maintain audit-ready documentation for inspections.
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Commercial, HR, Legal, and IT, to drive adoption and continuous improvement of learning initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on training trends, compliance risks, and capability-building strategies.
• Metrics & Continuous Improvement
• Define KPIs and leverage data analytics to measure training impact and drive enhancements.
• Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to evolve learning programs.

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Life Sciences, Education, Organizational Development, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in learning and development, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry.
• Strong understanding of R&D functions and the regulatory landscape (GxP, ICH, FDA, EMA, etc.).
• Proven ability to design and deliver impactful learning programs using adult learning principles.
• Experience with learning technologies (e.g., LMS, virtual learning platforms) and data-driven training strategies.
• Proven experience designing and implementing global training programs for Commercial and G&A functions.
• Expertise in instructional design, adult learning principles, and digital learning technologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project leadership skills.

• Strategic thinker with a passion for scientific learning and development.
• Agile and adaptable in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Committed to fostering innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement through learning.

Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.

Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.

Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.

Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.

Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

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