Job description

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 99,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.

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Primary Job Function

• The TPM builds strategy and leads the training team in development of new training methods, materials to maximize; in addition to delivering training content during classes.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Interprets and implements training and education strategy
• Ensure scalability, reproducibility, professionalism and effectiveness of training content.
• Continuously develop the New Hire Sales Training Program
• The addition of new modules and activities consistent with the company's needs, and the inclusion of current learning/training techniques and industry best practices.
• Provide ongoing review and evaluation of current training practices to ensure quality and determine suitability of audiences, recommending revisions where necessary.
• Through regular meetings with Sales and Marketing, develop training centered on the launch of new products / programs and new sales aides.
• Work with the Sales Training Manager to implement national training programs and initiatives; communicate with leadership
• Identification and prioritization of training needs through collaboration with the leadership team of the assigned market.
• Stay current on any industry and/or market trends, assessing the potential impact on customer group and designing the training curriculum appropriately.
• Bench mark against competitive systems / programs.
• Design and implement e-learning initiatives; measurement of Training Effectiveness.
• Deliver training alongside National Sales Trainers
• Document and file all training records appropriately. Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system by understanding and adhering to the Code of Business Conduct, Operating Guidelines and PDMA Guidelines.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• Lead project work teams and champion the timely completion of ad-hoc training activities and programs.
• Bring value to the training organization by staying informed with new developments in training delivery and content development.
• Share expertise with training team through activities and programs.

Position Accountability / Scope

• Santa Clara preferred
• Business-related travel: 20-30%.
• Demonstrated track record of high achievement
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills
• Extremely high skills; highly proficient in Microsoft suite of products, advanced application in PowerPoint

Minimum Education

• Bachelors degree + 3-5 years overall business experience; MBA preferred

Minimum Experience/Training Required

• 3+ years successful product management experience in device or equivalent industry
• 2+ years in a sales training capacity, preferred

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