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Associate Director, National Oncology Trainer (Remote - US)


Company : Merck


Location : Columbus, OH


Created : 2026-04-22


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description The Oncology Trainer (OT) supports the U.S. Oncology commercial teams in learning the necessary clinical and sales skills to execute their tasks. They also assist in creating and implementing a yearly training plan to meet learning and business goals. The OT is part of U.S. Oncology Commercial Operations and collaborates with the U.S. Oncology Learning & Development team to provide training solutions at national, regional, district, or individual levels. The OT works with mid-level managers and Directors to understand learning needs and business goals to drive the training needs for field sales. The OT creates and implements learning plans that align with the company's Oncology prioritization and strategy and regularly engages with key stakeholders to ensure the training supports positive results. In addition, the OT collaborates across departments to address performance needs and communicate these needs to ensure the design and delivery of effective training solutions. Success in this role requires high clinical and sales skills combined with effective collaboration and communication to manage matrix customers and stakeholders including sales, marketing, learning directors, and other consultants. + This is a field-based position that will cover the Nation. + Travel is required in this role (50%). Primary Responsibilities: Maintain Clinical, Sales, & Business Expertise + Stay Updated: Maintain strong therapeutic area, product, and competitive knowledge to provide informed insights and training expertise to field-based personnel. + Build Relationships: Establish strong connections with Oncology Sales management and key Oncology Headquarter stakeholders to identify training needs and prioritize training efforts. + Onboarding Support: Lead the onboarding process for new oncology customer facing roles focusing on scientific knowledge and sales effectiveness. Provide Consultative Insight + Facilitate Training: Deliver clinical training focused on