Manager, Learning & Development - Clinical R&D

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Job description

Eikon Therapeutics is a new biopharmaceutical company employing revolutionary technology at the intersection of chemistry, engineering, computation, and biology to discover novel treatments for life-threatening diseases. Eikon's discovery platform is built on groundbreaking innovations from its founders (Nobel Prize, 2014), culminating in the creation of microscopes which enable real time, molecular-resolution measurements of protein movement in living cells, thereby unlocking otherwise intractable classes of proteins as drug targets.

Position

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Manager, Learning & Development - Clinical Research & Development, to create and deliver learner-centered educational strategies and engaging learning solutions to ensure effective and compliant training in support of the growth and organizational effectiveness of our Clinical R&D team. This role is pivotal in promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development. This role will require a minimum of 3 days a week of onsite presence (or more as business needs require) in either of our California, New York or New Jersey offices to ensure effective management, operational excellence and high-performance delivery of clinical studies and to support the expected significant team growth & collaboration.

About You

The ideal candidate for the Manager, Learning & Development - Clinical R&D role is a collaborative and dynamic individual with a strong background in developing and implementing educational programs. They have experience in creating effective training using a mix of training modalities, possess excellent instructional design and communication skills, and are proficient in data analysis to enhance training effectiveness. Additionally, they are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all team members.

What You'll Do

• Design, deliver, and assess comprehensive learning and development programs tailored to the specific needs of the Clinical R&D team.
• Partner with clinical leaders, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to identify learning needs and create effective training solutions.
• Develop eLearning, instructor-led training, microlearning, and additional training modalities to supplement current training delivery.
• Develop User Manuals, Quick Reference Guides, and system navigation training videos for Clinical R&D systems such as CTMS and eTMF.
• Create and manage training matrix, curricula, and training assignments for Clinical R&D and external partners or vendors.
• Identify, assess, and manage GxP risks/trends and recommend mitigation strategies to management.
• Utilize various assessment tools and methodologies to measure the impact of learning programs and continuously improve them based on feedback and data analysis.
• Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of learning management systems and other educational technologies.
• Ensure all learning programs are inclusive, accessible, and promote equity for all team members, regardless of background or identity.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or 3 years and a PhD; or equivalent experience.
• Experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with Veeva Quality Vault and other educational technologies is required.
• Strong instructional design and curriculum development skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis to drive decision-making.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
• Ability to work onsite at least 3 days a week.

At Eikon, employee compensation also includes bonus and equity compensation, in addition to several generous benefit programs, including:

• 401k plan with company matching
• Medical (premiums covered by Eikon at 95%), dental and vision insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%)
• Mental health and wellness benefits
• Weeklong summer and winter holiday shutdowns
• Generous paid time off and holiday policies
• Life/AD&D Insurance (premiums covered by Eikon at 100%) and optional supplemental employee-paid life/AD&D policies
• Enhanced parental leave benefit
• Daily subsidized lunch program when on-site

The expected salary range for this role is $122,000 to $133,000 depending on skills, competency, and the market demand for your expertise.

Eikon is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

In accordance with the Company's duty to provide and maintain a safe workplace, the Company requires all employees to be Fully Vaccinated with one of the FDA approved COVID-19 vaccines, which includes those vaccines that have received the FDA's emergency use authorization. You will be expected to be Fully Vaccinated as of your Start Date. If you believe that you are exempt from this requirement under an applicable law or regulations, including Americans with Disabilities Act and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, you will need to contact the Company's Human Resources group. For purposes of this section, Fully Vaccinated means (i) the completion of the vaccination regimen as approved by the FDA (by way of example, 2 doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine and 1 dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine), and (ii) timely receiving booster vaccination, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

We are currently not accepting any new third-party agencies or firms at this time. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees or Human Resources. Eikon Therapeutics will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm associated with unsolicited resumes.

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