Training Specialist (Must be located in North Carolina)

Overview

This role is located in NC (candidate must be able to drive to Morrisville, as needed, but no weekly onsite expection).

Valeris is a fully integrated life sciences commercialization partner that provides comprehensive solutions that span the entire healthcare value chain. Formed by the merger of PharmaCord and Valeris, Valeris™ revolutionizes the path from life sciences innovation to real-life impact to build a world in which every patient gets the care they need.

Valeris works on behalf of life sciences companies to improve the patient experience so that patients can access and adhere to critical medications. Backed by proven industry expertise, a deep commitment to patient care, the latest technology, and exceptionally talented team members, Valeris provides the data and strategic insights, patient support services and healthcare provider engagement tools to help life sciences companies successfully commercialize new products.

Valeris provides commercialization solutions to more than 500 life sciences customers and has provided access and affordability support to millions of patients.

The company is headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina and Jeffersonville, Indiana.

To learn more about Valeris, please visit www.valeris.com.

The Training Specialist position is responsible for helping our new hires gain the skills and acumen needed to succeed in their new positions. They will facilitate refresher and skills training to ensure current employees excel in their current jobs. Using principles of adult learning, the Training Specialist will develop instructional materials and deliver training programs for the Mercalis team. The position will modify instructional materials in response to evaluations from learners and organizational changes. This is a role that will interact with individuals from multiple departments and will play a large part in helping build the Learning and Development function

Responsibilities

• Design and develop training materials for new programs and/or maintenance of existing training materials (e.g., Instructor-Led training and/or eLearning materials, job aids, activities, and Desk Drops)
• Lead new hire training sessions covering specified areas such as using computers and software/platforms, new hire classes, and refresher and/or upgrade training
• Deliver compliance training for new hires prior to actively supporting any assigned program
• Measure trainee progress to evaluate effectiveness of training and determine readiness for trainee to perform in their role
• Document areas of concern for all trainees and review results with Program Leadership and Aston Carter, if applicable
• Confers with Program Leadership to maintain awareness of changes in policies, procedures, regulations, and technologies
• Update the Confluence Wiki to ensure it holds the most up-to-date information, is grammatically correct, and is user-friendly
• Maintain and manage a positive learning environment in all training settings
• On time adherence to training deadlines for all corporate policies and procedures governing access to confidential data
• Ensure all SOPs are followed with consistency
• Conducts miscellaneous tasks or projects as assigned

Qualifications

• College Degree in Communication or Education or a related field and/or equivalent experience in training
• Experience designing training materials and delivering training in a corporate setting
• Experience managing and facilitating meetings with key stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly develop strong working relationships with others
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Proven ability to mentor others to ensure their success

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in related discipline: Instructional Design, Organizational Psychology, Adult Education, etc.
• At least 2 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical industry and at least 1 year of training experience

Why Work for Valeris?

We’re committed to supporting the well-being and success of our team members. As part of our organization, full-time employees can expect:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans, including HSA- and FSA-eligible options, with Valeris contributing toward premium costs
• Additional health support, including telehealth and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Company match on Health Savings Account contributions
• Free Basic Life and AD&D coverage equal to your annual earnings, with a minimum of $50,000 and a maximum of $300,000
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability coverage, with the option to purchase Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% match on the first 5% you contribute, with immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave to support work-life balance
• Team members receive nine paid holidays plus two floating holidays
• Opportunities for advancement in a company that supports personal and professional growth
• A challenging, stimulating work environment that encourages new ideas
• Work for a company that values diversity and makes deliberate efforts to create an inclusive workplace
• A mission-driven, inclusive culture where your work makes a meaningful impact

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Valeris, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Valeris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.