This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Field Medical Onboarding & Capability Development, US FME based in the United States.

The Field Medical Onboarding & Capability Development professional will lead the design and evolution of learning and development programs for a nationwide medical affairs organization. This strategic role focuses on creating a consistent, high-quality development experience throughout the professional lifecycle, from onboarding new Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) and field leaders to advancing the capabilities of experienced colleagues. Working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, therapeutic-area experts, and leadership teams, you will translate scientific, business, and organizational needs into impactful learning experiences. You will leverage adult learning principles, instructional design, and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to improve learning effectiveness and accessibility. This is an exciting opportunity to shape future-ready medical teams, strengthen scientific engagement, and support continuous professional growth in a collaborative, science-driven environment.

• Lead onboarding strategy: Partner with therapeutic-area Knowledge & Learning teams, Field Directors, and leadership to define onboarding objectives, learning pathways, and developmental milestones that prepare new colleagues for effective external scientific engagement.

• Develop continuous learning programs: Build an integrated learning and development strategy connecting initial onboarding with continuing education, professional skills development, and long-term capability growth.

• Establish learning standards: Collaborate with therapeutic-area leaders and subject matter experts to identify common organizational learning priorities while adapting programs to specific roles, experience levels, and therapeutic needs.

• Design engaging learning experiences: Apply adult learning principles, instructional design methodologies, and performance-support practices to develop scalable and practical learning solutions.

• Create learning resources: Develop and continuously improve onboarding journeys, workshops, simulations, practical exercises, field-based learning opportunities, self-directed resources, and performance-support materials.

• Strengthen professional capabilities: Advance essential MSL competencies, including communication, strategic thinking, business acumen, emotional intelligence, self-leadership, and AI fluency and judgment.

• Support leadership development: Enhance coaching resources and tools that help Field Directors and other people leaders strengthen onboarding, field coaching, and ongoing employee development.

• Connect learning with career progression: Align onboarding and continuing education initiatives with broader professional development and career capability frameworks.

• Leverage emerging technologies: Explore and integrate AI-enabled learning and performance-support solutions to improve personalization, accessibility, efficiency, and learning outcomes.

• Measure and optimize effectiveness: Establish feedback mechanisms, identify emerging capability gaps, gather stakeholder insights, and continuously improve learning strategies and development programs.

• Education and experience: Candidates should meet one of the following preferred qualification pathways:

  • Doctorate degree with at least 2 years of experience in Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Medical Affairs, learning and development, or another relevant field.

  • Master's degree with at least 4 years of experience in Medical Affairs, learning and development, instructional design, organizational development, or a related discipline.

  • Bachelor's degree with at least 6 years of relevant professional experience in Medical Affairs, learning and development, instructional design, organizational development, or a related area.

• Medical affairs expertise: Understanding of field medical operations, scientific engagement expectations, and the professional development needs of MSLs and field leadership teams.

• Learning and development skills: Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, instructional design, curriculum development, and performance-support methodologies.

• Strategic thinking: Ability to translate organizational priorities, scientific developments, and evolving business needs into effective learning strategies.

• Program development: Experience designing structured onboarding programs, continuing education initiatives, workshops, simulations, and professional development frameworks.

• Technology awareness: Interest in emerging learning technologies, digital learning platforms, and AI-enabled solutions, with the ability to assess their practical applications.

• Communication and collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple functions and therapeutic areas.

• Leadership and coaching: Ability to support leadership development, strengthen coaching practices, and encourage continuous learning across diverse teams.

• Analytical mindset: Strong ability to collect and interpret feedback, identify development gaps, evaluate learning effectiveness, and recommend improvements.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic healthcare and scientific environment while balancing enterprise-wide consistency with specialized learning requirements.

• Competitive annual salary: $154,358.30–$208,837.70, depending on qualifications, experience, and relevant skills.

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees and dependents.

• Retirement benefits: Retirement and savings plans with generous employer contributions.

• Financial protection: Life and disability insurance, along with flexible spending accounts.

• Performance incentives: Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus program.

• Long-term rewards: Stock-based long-term incentive opportunities.

• Work-life balance: Award-winning paid time-off programs.

• Flexible working arrangements: Remote work and flexible work models where applicable.

• Professional development: Opportunities to expand expertise, advance career goals, and contribute to innovative learning initiatives.

• Inclusive workplace: A collaborative, science-driven environment that values professional growth, diversity, and employee well-being.