Training Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION: Training Specialist / Abbott Diabetes Care Division About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life.

You will have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of . Superior benefits; medical insurance A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity This position works out of our Mexico location in the Abbott Diabetes Care (ADC) Division.

We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.

The Training Specialist is responsible to implement the global and regional learning strategy in Mexico using established processes for conducting learning needs assessment, using performance and development data to gain insights about competency requirements, learning design principles, development principles, parameters for the selection of and partnership with learning vendors, learning measurement, and tracking learning with business impact.

Translate division strategies into affiliate strategies and operational plans. What You’ll Do 1.

Implement the local learning strategy using established processes for conducting learning needs assessment, using performance and development data to gain insights about competency requirements, learning design principles, development principles (i.e., 70-20-10 model of development), parameters for the selection of and partnership with learning vendors, learning measurement, and tracking learning with business impact. 2.

Ensure effective execution of learning initiatives through regular field engagement with sales representatives and cross-functional team members, conducting in-field observations, coaching, skill assessments, and reinforcement activities to validate learning adoption and identify ongoing development needs. 3.

Execute the training program, assessment and follow-up aligned with the region operation, marketing strategy and market access strategy, build training files 4. Use established evaluation criteria and methods to select and assess learning partners (i.e., the quality, impact, and longevity of the training provided) and use this as a means of holding vendors accountable 5.

Develop useful tools and techniques to follow-up behavior change and competency level 6. Support local business needs and objectives by developing blended/custom training approaches and programs to address commercial development needs focusing on sales functions (sales reps and sales managers). 7.

Work closely with Regional HR and local Training leaders to develop functional learning programs, including needs analysis, learning solutions design, potential program delivery and evaluation of ou7. tcome.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree Experience in similar role, minimum 3 years of experience as Training Specialist in the pharmaceutical industry English language proficiency Experience influencing without authority to ensure the appropriate interventions are developed in alignment with strategic goals.

Consulting with leaders at different levels to address / support development needs (e.g., advising on leadership development programs, coaching, and mentoring initiatives. Working with cross-functional partners to create, deliver, or adapt to a learning intervention (including engaging stakeholders, gathering feedback, and ensuring alignment with broader business goals).

The position owns Training strategy implementation for MX team, mostly commercial positions Vendor/suppliers selection decisions aligned with business purpose Definition of assessments needed/required for salespeople Definition of follow-up and correction courses for key people development plans Apply Now Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY: Sales Support & Administration DIVISION: ADC Diabetes Care LOCATION: Mexico > Mexico City : Tlalpan ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 20 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable