Associate Director, Commercial Training, Europe
BeOne Medicines · Basel · CHF 158,400–CHF 198,000 (stated in the posting)
BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
Role Purpose:
The Associate Director, Commercial Training, Europe will define and execute the commercial capability-building strategy to support commercial excellence and commercial execution across Europe for marketed products and prepare for multiple upcoming launches.
This role will:
Build a future-ready commercial training roadmap aligned with BeOne’s growth ambition and strategic roadmap
Enable excellence in customer engagement and execution
Drive continuous upskilling of commercial function
Act as the Europe coordinator for commercial training, closely collaborating with Learning and Country teams
The role reports directly to the Head of Strategy and Business Operations Europe
Essential Job Functions:
1. Commercial Training Strategy & Execution
Define and implement the European commercial training and capability-building strategy, aligned with business priorities, country plans and launch roadmap
Align with training support out of BeOne university, Global Regional Talent Development and other Learning & Development functions when applicable
Translate the long-term vision into concrete capability programs (e.g., execution excellence, cross-functional collaboration, customer-centricity…) and roadmap.
Build structured onboarding, continuous learning, and advanced capability pathways for EU field and office-based teams taking into account business priorities and country specificities
Set up a continuum of learning for hemato-oncology field by using actual and contemporary tools
Ensure readiness for multiple product launches, including disease, product, and market access training based on quantitative and qualitative market, customer, and employee insights
When required, supports other cross-functional departments for needed training (eg. Corporate, Market access, Congress)
2. Selling Model & Field Excellence
Lead the rollout of selling model in Europe and subsequent adaptation when required
Develop and implement a Key Account Management model and reinforce customer engagement capabilities
Partner with Field Leadership or in country training teams to embed best-in-class customer-facing behaviors and performance standards
Support field teams in their development through training, workshops, and coaching frameworks (non-direct coaching role but capability enablement)
3. Learning Design & Delivery
Design high-impact training programs (virtual, in-person, hybrid) in partnership with Global, Regional and Country teams.
Trainings programs deployment through European network of dedicated training associates and / or train the trainer approach (i.e. through Sales Directors / First line sales managers….)
Develop modular, scalable training content (e.g., product, disease, selling skills, stakeholder engagement) in collaboration with Global, Regional and Country franchises / assets leads
Leverage / deploy innovative learning methods (digital tools, microlearning, simulations, AI-supported content where relevant)
Lead/coordinate EU training sessions in collaboration with medical and commercial teams as required (i.e. post congress) highlighting key publications & impacts on narrative/strategies
In collaboration with countries, ensure all training materials are compliant, medically accurate, and aligned with brand strategy
Review and collaborate with 3rd party partners (distributor markets / external field force / collaboration) to ensure consistency in material, training and sales model
4. Cross-Functional & Matrix Collaboration
Partner with Commercial, Medical, Market Access, HR, Compliance, and Regulatory teams to identify needs and co-create solutions
Act as the primary interface with:
European franchises leads
Global Learning Council
Global / Regional Talent development
Ensure alignment between global frameworks and local market needs,
Collaborate with other Regional Commercial Training functions to leverage and share best practice
5. Learning Operations & Governance
Manage training planning, tracking, and reporting (e.g., LMS utilization, certification, compliance)
Monitor, report / communicate training effectiveness, KPIs, and impact on performance
Manage commercial training budget, vendors, and external partners
Ensure efficient processes, governance, and continuous improvement
6. Culture & Capability Building
Foster a continuous learning culture aligned with BeOne competencies
Enable leadership and team development in line with:
Entrepreneurial mindset
Collaboration and cross-functional ways of working
Results orientation and accountability
Supervisory Responsibilities:
No direct reports
Will coordinate and animate European network of dedicated training associates and / or train the trainer based
May lead project teams, external vendors, and cross-functional initiatives
Computer Skills
Advanced Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)
Experience with LMS platforms and digital learning tools
Familiarity with modern learning technologies (e.g., e-learning authoring tools, virtual platforms) preferred
Other Qualifications
Educational skills
Experience with midsize/ large pharmaceutical companies. Hematology and/or Solid Tumors experience of advantage.
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical commercial models, including KAM and launch excellence
Proven ability to translate strategy into impactful training solutions
Excellent facilitation, communication and influencing skills
Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities
High learning agility, entrepreneurial mindset, and ability to thrive in a fast-growing organization
Fluency in English required, other European languages desired
Travel: up to 30%
Salary Range Switzerland: 158,400.00 CHF - 198,000.00 CHF
Global Competencies
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity, and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
- Fosters Teamwork
- Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
- Self-Awareness
- Acts Inclusively
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Continuous Learning
- Embraces Change
- Results-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
- Financial Excellence
- Communicates with Clarity
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.