Director, Medical Training & Field Effectiveness

Why Sarepta? Why Now?

The promise of genetic medicine has arrived, and Sarepta is at the forefront. We hold a leadership position in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne) and are building a robust portfolio of programs across muscle, central nervous system, and cardiac diseases. In 2023, we launched our fourth therapy and the first ever gene therapy to treat Duchenne. 

We’re looking for people who see unlimited potential in themselves and who are motivated by an unwavering commitment to patients.

What Sarepta Offers

At Sarepta, we care deeply about all the people in our community and believe in the importance of supporting them in all aspects of their lives. We aspire to maintain a culture that acknowledges people bring their whole selves to work, and we will strive to help everyone in our community integrate their work and personal lives while maintaining productivity. We are committed to offering a range of benefits and work-life resources designed to support people in the following areas:

• Physical and Emotional Wellness

• ​Financial Wellness

• Support for Caregivers
   

For a full list of our comprehensive benefits, see our website: https://www.sarepta.com/join-us
 

The Importance of the Role

The Director of Medical Training & Field Effectiveness is a strategic leader within Global Medical Affairs, responsible for enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency, and scientific impact of Field Medical teams. This role drives scientific onboarding, capability development, operational excellence, and performance measurement across global field medical functions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in the scientific or clinical areas relevant to Sarepta’s programs, medical education, field operations, and stakeholder engagement, with a passion for elevating scientific exchange and field impact. This role reports to the Head of Medical Operations & Program Management and Chief of Staff of Global Medical Affairs, and has significant responsibility across Global Medical Affairs.

The Opportunity to Make a Difference

Scientific Onboarding

• Develop, execute, and maintain the scientific onboarding curriculum for Global Medical Affairs
• Leverage approved Field Medical resources, publications, or other existing internal resources to deliver scientific onboarding; create and maintain supplemental training material, as needed
• Lead the onboarding process, deliver the curriculum, communicate feedback on individual’s onboarding progress, and certify Field Medical personnel prior to external engagement
• Remain up to date on all knowledge necessary to deliver a contemporaneous, strategically aligned scientific onboarding curriculum; collaborate with Global Medical Affairs Leads to ensure alignment with medical strategy and scientific narrative

Annual Training Strategy & Execution

• Develop a training plan based on GMA’s annual strategic medical plan, publication plan, and consultation with the medical training steering committee
• Facilitate monthly medical training steering committee meetings to discuss changes in the training plan, as needed, and identify gaps in education to be addressed via future training
• Collaborate with cross-functional subject matter experts to deliver on the training plan; coordinate the execution  

Capability Development & Operational Excellence

• Design and implement tools, frameworks, and training programs to elevate field medical performance
• Work collaboratively with the Field Medical Leadership to identify areas for field medical improvement and further career development
• Support the  rollout of initiatives such as territory assessments and HCP engagement planning
• Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., IT, Analytics) to optimize field operations

Field Insights & Performance Measurement

• Establish processes for capturing and translating field insights into strategic input for medical
• Define and track KPIs to measure field impact, training effectiveness, and continuous improvement
• Support reporting on insights, metrics, and performance trends

Systems & Tools Management

• Support the evolution of CRM platforms (e.g., Veeva), analytics dashboards, and reporting systems to enhance field engagement and insight generation
• Drive system enhancements, business rule  implementation, and user training to ensure optimal utilization
• Collaborate with Commercial Training, Legal, and Compliance to support Commercial onboarding and training needs including major meetings that may involve GMA

More about You

• Advanced Degree in Physical Sciences, Nursing, or Healthcare required
• 12+ years of relevant experience, including Medical Science Liaison, Medical Training, and/or Field Operations; proven track record of success
• Disease area knowledge, ideally in DMD and LGMD
• Knowledge of the national healthcare and access environment
• Ability to succeed in an ambiguous environment
• Proven track record of strategic thinking and ability to transition to tactical execution
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and verbal/written communications

What Now?

We’re always looking for solution-oriented, critical thinkers.

So, if you’re comfortable with ambiguity and candor, relish challenging yourself, and place kindness and integrity at the forefront of how you approach your peers and work, then we encourage you to apply.
 

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This position is hybrid, you will be expected to work on site at one of Sarepta’s facilities in the United States and/or attend Company-sponsored in-person events from time to time.

The targeted salary range for this position is $180,000 - $225,000 per year. Sarepta is making a good faith effort to be transparent and accurate around our hiring ranges. The salary offer is commensurate with Sarepta’s compensation philosophy and considers factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, external market conditions, criticality of role, and internal equity.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.

Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.