Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.
The Training Specialist will develop and deliver training programs to support Cytokinetics clinical development programs, to boost workplace performance and drive professional growth within our organization. This person will be responsible for conducting training needs assessments, designing engaging curriculum and learning materials, and collaborating with various stakeholders to identify training gaps and developing targeted solutions to address them.
This person will also be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and making necessary adjustments to ensure continuous improvement.
To excel in this role, this person will have a strong passion for learning and development, excellent instructional design skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and engage with employees at all levels. Creativity, attention to detail, and organizational abilities will be critical in delivering impactful training initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Maintain department training completion metrics
- Map out annual training plans for Clinical Development departments
- Craft and develop training programs (outsourced and/or in-house)
- Select appropriate training methods or activities (e.g. simulations, mentoring, on-the-job training, professional development classes) and provide vital information about sessions
- Conduct annual department-wide training needs assessment and identify skills or knowledge gaps that need to be addressed
- Use known education principles and stay up-to-date on new training methods and techniques
- Design, prepare and present informational aids and materials
- Collect feedback from trainers and trainees after training sessions
- Maintain updated curriculum database and training records
- Develop or oversee the production of classroom handouts, instructional materials, aids and manuals
- Revisit and assess learning objectives
- Research and implement new technologies into instruction
- Evaluate existing instructional content and keep up to date
- Develop a cohesive, relevant curriculum by partnering with organization leaders
- Manage study training and track ongoing progress against training matrices
Qualifications
- BA/BS with 3+ years’ work experience as a combination of relevant related work experience
- Prior work experience as a Training Coordinator, Trainer, Training Facilitator, Instructional Designer or similar role
- Hands-on experience coordinating training events in a corporate setting
- Knowledge of instructional design theory and learning principles
- Adequate knowledge of learning management systems and web delivery tools
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with shown successful team participation
- Demonstrated skill in leading multiple tasks simultaneously, with attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and take care of time demands
- Ability to appropriately assess prioritization of assigned activities
- Ability to proactively identify issues and address with solutions-oriented approach
- Proficient in use of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
- Proficiency in course development software like Articulate Storyline
- Basic understanding of HTML and Flash
- Video editing ability
Our passion is anchored in rigorous and diligent scientific and clinical approaches to the discovery and development of novel mechanism therapeutics. With gratitude for the commitments and convictions of our employees who are inspired by the courage of patients we aim to serve, we believe Cytokinetics will continue to be a pioneering, values-driven, sustainable, fully integrated biopharmaceutical company.
Please visit our website at: www.cytokinetics.com
Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as the service line and location where this position may be filled.
Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you.
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Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves.
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Please visit our website at: www.cytokinetics.com
Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer
