Career CategoryResearch
Job DescriptionRole PurposeDrive scientific readiness across priority Global Development programs by translating disease, mechanism, and protocol rationale into high-impact learning that improves study startup, site engagement, data quality, and patient continuity.Based in India, this role supports
multiple therapeutic areas globally, working in close partnership with other Knowledge & Learning Managers to ensure scientific learning is consistent, scalable, and locally relevant. The position acts as a
performance partner to clinical teams, ensuring the science behind the protocol is understood, adopted, and applied across diverse study environments.
Key Accountabilities- Program Ownership
- Lead end-to-end design, delivery, and continuous improvement of protocol/scientific learning across assigned programs and studies.
- Collaborate with Global Study Leads, Medical Directors, Clinical Operations, Site Engagement, Biostatistics, and Quality teams.
- Contribute to global learning consistency while ensuring regional relevance and scientific accuracy.
- Scientific Content & Enablement
- Develop disease-state, mechanism-of-action, and protocol rationale narratives that connect scientific objectives, endpoints, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and operational considerations to the biology and patient journey.
- Create modular learning assets (e.g., scenario-based modules, microlearning, facilitator guides, site one-pagers, decision trees).
- Translate complex scientific content into usable learning and performance tools for CRAs, site staff, and study teams.
- Cross-Therapeutic and Regional Support
- Support multiple therapeutic areas and global studies with tailored learning aligned to regional and cultural contexts.
- Serve as a regional focal point for scientific learning needs in JAPAC, while collaborating with global peers to maintain consistency and quality.
- Knowledge Management
- Maintain version-controlled, searchable repositories of scientific learning (e.g., Klarity, SharePoint, OneNote, LMS).
- Ensure compliance with governance, approvals, and documentation standards (Medical, QA, Legal, Privacy).
- Measurement & Insights
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as learning completion, confidence levels, protocol deviations, query rates, and startup cycle times.
- Use feedback loops and analytics to inform continuous improvement and impact measurement.
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Facilitate scientific and learning workshops with internal and external partners.
- Oversee SOWs and ensure quality, scientific rigor, and instructional excellence.
- Change & Communications
- Create communication and change management plans to support adoption of new learning methods and digital tools.
- Coaching & Community
- Coach SMEs and facilitators in evidence-based learning practices.
- Contribute to Communities of Practice across the Knowledge & Learning network to foster innovation and best practice sharing.
Basic Qualifications- Doctorate degree with 6+ years OR
- Master’s degree with 8+ years of experience OR
- Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of experience OR
- At least 6 or more years of experience in clinical research, clinical operations, or scientific training.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Strong facilitation, storytelling, and stakeholder management skills; systems thinking and design mindset.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting global clinical trials or scientific education across regions.
- Familiarity with role-based or scenario-based learning methods.
- Ability to work effectively across time zones and cultures.
- Proficiency in collaboration tools (LMS, SharePoint/OneDrive, authoring tools) and strong data literacy for KPI tracking.
Travel: Up to 10% for global workshops, site engagement sessions, and stakeholder meetings..