Director of Learning & Development - CG ONCOLOGY INC

Are you ready to make a difference in the world and become part of our patient-centered team that is focused on Attacking Bladder Cancer for a Better Tomorrow? At CG Oncology, we believe that by having exceptionally talented individuals on our team who share our passion and enjoy working together, we can truly achieve our Vision and Mission to benefit patients around the world.

Every day we are making significant advancements across our multiple pipelines and are growing rapidly to meet the needs of our patients who cannot afford to wait to benefit from our novel immunotherapies. Please review this job posting and our Values and if they resonate with you and are what you expect from your organization and team, then we would like to hear from you.

We invite you to review our website to learn more about our company and team by visiting our website at https://www.cgoncology.com/careers/#overview.

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Role:   Director of Learning & Development

Location: Remote US-Based

Essential Functions:

Strategic Leadership:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute a strategic vision for learning and development and identify and address organizational learning needs that align with the company's mission, values, and business objectives.
• Lead the creation and implementation of a robust learning and development framework that supports talent management and succession planning.

Program Design and Delivery:

• Design, develop, and deliver engaging and effective learning programs for all levels of the organization, including leadership development, technical training, resources, and soft skills enhancement.
• Create specialized sales training programs to improve product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer engagement for the sales team.
• Utilize a variety of instructional methods, including e-learning, instructor-led training, blended learning, and on-the-job training.

Sales Training Focus:

• Partner with the sales leadership team to identify training needs and develop programs that enhance sales performance and productivity.
• Ensure sales training programs are aligned with the latest industry trends, compliance requirements, and product developments.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of sales training initiatives and make data-driven recommendations for continuous improvement.

Enterprise Learning Initiatives:

• Lead the development and implementation of enterprise-wide learning initiatives such as onboarding, compliance training, and professional development.
• Promote a culture of learning through initiatives that encourage knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation. Ensure all learning programs are inclusive and accessible to a diverse work force

Measurement and Evaluation:

• Develop and implement metrics and evaluation processes to assess the impact and effectiveness of learning and development programs.
• Analyze data and feedback to continuously improve learning strategies and outcomes.
• Report on learning and development progress to senior leadership and other stakeholders.

Team Leadership:

• Manage and develop a high-performing learning and development team as the company grows.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment that encourages professional growth and development.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team members to enhance their skills and career progression.

Collaboration with Marketing, Talent Development, and Medical Affairs:

• Collaborate with the Marketing team to ensure alignment of training content with marketing strategies and messaging.
• Coordinate training efforts with the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team to integrate scientific knowledge and insights into sales training programs.
• Collaborate with the HR team to ensure the talent development needs of the organization are achieved.

Field Team Training Needs Assessment:

• Conduct comprehensive field training needs assessments, encompassing new hire training, ongoing and advanced training, product launches, and other identified training opportunities and methodologies.
• Proactively identify and assess knowledge gaps within the Commercial organization and collaborate with the training team and other departments to develop targeted solutions.

Project Integration:

• Work closely with the Program Management Office (PMO) to incorporate project updates and relevant information into training materials and sessions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Organizational Development, Education, Science, Biology, Learning Development, or Communications
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in learning and development with a focus on both enterprise and sales training within the biopharma industry.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering successful learning programs that drive organizational performance.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, and training methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions to improve learning outcomes.
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to travel 50-60%.

The U.S. target annual salary range for this remote, full-time, position is currently set at $228,000-$240,000. The actual base salary offered for this role will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, market factors, experience and considering internal equity. In addition, to the base salary, CG Oncology offers a very attractive set of Total Rewards (including bonus and equity) and Well-Being Benefits provided as part of the overall compensation package for this role.

Please visit https://www.cgoncology.com/careers/#rewards for a listing of these rewards and benefits.

Total Rewards

CG Oncology offers very competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards, helping to support and reward our global team of high-performing employees focused on developing bladder-saving therapeutics for patients afflicted with bladder cancer.

• HIGHLY COMPETITIVE SALARIES   
• ANNUAL PERFORMANCE/MERIT REVIEWS
• ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUSES
• EQUITY
• SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Well-Being Benefits

In addition to our Total Rewards, CG Oncology offers a variety of Well-Being Benefits to the meet the majority of the needs of our unique and growing workforce.  These benefits are designed to support our team to achieve a healthy balance between work and their personal lives to remain refreshed, engaged, and creating an environment where each person can find a deeper meaning and purpose in their work.

Well-Being Benefits eligibility begins the 1st of the month after hire.  While a majority of these benefits are for our US-based workforce, we continue to assess comparable levels of benefits for our international team members that are aligned with country-specific regulations and their national programs offered.

• FULLY REMOTE WORK ENVIRONMENT
• REST AND RECHARGE - Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• HOLIDAYS – We observe 12 Holidays/year
• RETIREMENT – 401K with 100% company Safe Harbor match up to 4% of base salary
• HEALTH (MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION) – HMOs, PPOs & HDHP – Anthem/MetLife
• HEALTH SPENDING ACCOUNTS - HSA (with Annual Company Contribution), FSA, FSA-DC
• ILLNESS & DISABILITY PROTECTION – Company Paid LTD Coverage + Voluntary Plans
• LIFE INSURANCE – Company Paid 1 x base salary + Voluntary Plans
• ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS – Voluntary Legal, Pet, Plus More

CG Oncology is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.  At CG Oncology, we are building a community of intelligent and passionate team members that share our Vision, Mission and Values, and while the biotechnology space can feel limited in BIPOC, non-binary and even female representation, we endeavor to make hiring decisions that will continue to grow and support our team in the direction of maintaining cultural diversity and sustainability.

Please note that CG Oncology does not accept unsolicited information and/or resumes from search firms or agencies for our job postings. Any resumes or client information submitted to our careers page or any employee of CG Oncology by any search firm or agency without an applicable contract in place will become the property of CG Oncology and no fee(s) will be paid.