**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.** 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. **ROLE DESCRIPTION** + Drive the overall capability development for APAC commercial team by enabling a proactive development / learning culture. + Implement the APAC learning strategy in alignment with commercial strategies, including developing regional training roadmaps in alignment with the regional commercial strategy and evolving market requirements. + Implement a learning evaluation framework and supporting practices that link development to performance by using data and analytics to gain insights about capabilities, emerging development requirements, and measure learning effectiveness. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** + **Learning Strategy & Needs Assessment:** + Collaborate with Commercial Excellence to develop and implement the regional commercial learning strategy. + Conduct learning needs assessments using performance and development data to identify competency gaps. + Apply learning design principles and development frameworks (e.g., 70-20-10 model) to create impactful programs. + **Curriculum Development & Delivery:** + Identify regional commercial competency requirements and enable delivery of learning curriculums and programs in partnership with Commercial Excellence and cross-functional leads. + Design custom programs using fit-for-purpose learning methods for proactive and just-in-time training. + Conduct training sessions and lead train-the-trainer programs to build internal capabilities across markets. + Develop training materials and resources to support learning delivery and application, including to support on-the-jog learning and application. + Facilitate learning transfer, and build coaching competencies across the commercial team + **Performance Gap Analysis & Solutions:** + Work with Salesforce Effectiveness (SFE) and country trainers to analyze performance gaps and develop training and non-training solutions to build priority skills. + **Learning Thought-Leadership & Consultative Expertise:** + Provide guidance to employees and people leaders on learning and development strategies. + Build and implement tools and resources to support on-the-job learning, coaching, and application. + **Evaluation & Impact Measurement:** + Implement a learning evaluation framework to measure effectiveness and business impact. + Track and report learning outcomes via a regional dashboard, providing real-time insights into strengths & gaps. + **Innovation & Continuous Improvement:** + Expand learning offerings with innovative methods and platforms. + Use established evaluation criteria to select and assess learning partners, ensuring accountability and quality. + **Digital Learning Platform Leadership:** + Work closely with Global and Regional teams to leverage the Allego training platform and serve as the master user for APAC, ensuring optimal utilization and adoption across markets. + Be the master of product knowledge + **Product Knowledge Mastery:** + Serve as the regional product knowledge expert, covering hardware, software, and digital systems, ensuring all training programs incorporate accurate, up-to-date product information and enabling teams to confidently communicate value propositions. **CRITICAL EXPERIENCES TO BE READY FOR THIS ROLE** + Design and implementation of a training program that considered immediate and long-term development needs (includes needs assessment, curriculum design, delivery, evaluation). + Working with cross-functional partners to create, deliver, or adapt a learning intervention (includes engaging stakeholders, gathering feedback, and ensuring alignment with broader business goals). + Implement / support the use of new learning technologies or platforms to enhance the effectiveness of training programs (includes evaluating different options, integrating them into existing training frameworks / offerings, measuring their impact on learner engagement and performance). + Consulting with leaders at different levels to address / support development needs (e.g., advising on leadership development programs, coaching, and mentoring initiatives. + Experience influencing without authority to ensure the appropriate interventions are developed in alignment with strategic goals. **REQUIREMENTS** + Bachelor’s degree & above. + Minimum of 10 years relevant commercial training experience, learning & development, or sales enablement preferably in Healthcare (Medical Devices/Pharmaceutical industry). + Professional certification in Training & Development (e.g., CPTD, ATD) is an advantage. + Familiarity with clinical education, product training, and regulatory requirements in the medical device/pharmaceutical industry. + Previous experience in sales management is a plus. Strong coaching and training skills, preferably with project management skills in rolling out regional initiatives. + Proven track record in curriculum design, delivering training programs for diverse, multi-country commercial teams and knowledge of adult learning principles. + Ability to analyze training needs and measure effectiveness using KPIs. + Hands-on experience in leveraging technology and learning management systems (LMS) such as Allego etc. + Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence, lead, negotiate, and work effectively at all levels. Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional stakeholders such as commercial and medical affairs. + Strong language proficiency in English. Proficiency in a 2nd Asian language such as Mandarin, Japanese or Korean is a plus. + Familiar with MS Office Suite of Products (PowerBI, MS Teams, Excel, PPT). + Travel up to 25%. 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