Associate Director, Commercial Training Lead (Bilingual German/English

Develop and execute a comprehensive international commercial training strategy in partnership with the Director, Commercial Training Head. Ensure consistent product, process, and compliance training across all international markets. Collaborate with Marketing to align training needs with brand launches & strategy rollouts. Design engaging, innovative training content in collaboration with Medical and Marketing teams. Manage external vendors to ensure timely, high-quality training delivery. Integrate sales operations insights into regional commercial and medical strategies. Lead feedback forums to drive continuous improvement and field engagement. Ensure all training programs meet internal standards and compliance requirements. Co-create a long-term training roadmap with key stakeholders across functions. Support training budget planning and resource allocation with Business Operations. Provide strategic input on content development to enhance learning impact. Champion digital learning innovation to support ongoing development and scalability. Fluent in English and German (written and spoken); French or Spanish is a plus. Proven experience as a Key Account Manager in the pharmaceutical industry. Strong foundation in adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies. Demonstrated expertise in performance and in-field coaching. Bachelor's degree or equivalent; strong academic and scientific background preferred. Experience designing and delivering training programs, including digital content. Skilled in managing vendors and leading Initial Training Programmes (ITP's). Minimum 5 years of commercial experience in the pharmaceutical sector. Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills. Proven ability to collaborate with senior leadership to drive commercial success. Deep understanding of therapeutic areas and a passion for learning and development. Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); digital content and SEO knowledge is a bonus.