Oncology Learning and Capability Development Manager

London, England, United Kingdom

6/26/2025

Job Title: Oncology Learning and Capability Development Manager

Location: Pancras Square, London

Competitive Salary & Benefits

We invite you to become a key contributor to the UK Oncology Business Unit in the role of Learning and Capability Development Manager. This position is essential in shaping the proficiency and expertise of our Sales, Medical, and Diagnostic field force teams.

You will lead the design and delivery of comprehensive scientific training and capability development programs, nurturing the future-fit skills and expertise our teams need to excel. By ensuring a deep understanding of evolving therapy areas and a strong commitment to ABPI standards, you will empower all customer-facing teams to stay ahead in a rapidly changing environment.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a driven individual with a passion for learning and oncology to play a vital role in developing the capabilities of a high-performing team. You will work in a vibrant location at Pancras Square, London, within an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a dynamic team to ensure that our customer-facing teams receive comprehensive and compliant training, staying current with the latest scientific insights related to their specific tumour areas, including disease, treatment, and guidelines.
• Implement innovative and agile learning solutions, utilising digital, omnichannel, and advanced learning technologies to deliver essential scientific knowledge and updates.
• Partner with Global Oncology Learning and Capability Development teams to develop and tailor existing training materials, guaranteeing all local training resources are current and relevant.
  
  

Essential Skills/Experience

• Learning & Development experience in Pharma environment (Oncology experience advantageous)
• Experience in learning technologies
• Experience developing and delivering training programs
• Excellence in leading/facilitating in a team
• Excellence in coaching
• Strategic and creative thinking
• Change management
• Training and development experience in secondary care selling environment.
• APBI qualified
  
  

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Sales or Head Office experience in pharmaceuticals
• Experience in developing bespoke capability programs for different functions
• Understanding of customer engagement programs and training
• Advanced communication and influencing skills
• Prior learning and capability development role
• Marketing experience
  
  

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, enabling us to proactively take initiatives, speak up and see first-hand the difference we've made. We are trusted and empowered to be creative, solving problems by taking risks with science as our guardrail. We embrace continuous change and improvement, encouraged to think differently and develop game-changing ideas. We are fundamentally changing the way cancer is treated through innovation.

Are you ready to build a rewarding and meaningful career as part of a dedicated Oncology team? Apply now to join us in making a difference to those living with cancer!

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Date Posted

12-Jun-2025

Closing Date

26-Jun-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.