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AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

Global Medical Training Specialist

Corporate & Technical Training +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBarcelona, SpainNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and/or tertiary qualification in clinical science, education, learning and development, or a related field.
  • At least 12 months of experience supporting the design, delivery, or coordination of learning and development initiatives; pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience is preferred.
  • Understanding of adult learning principles and ability to translate learning objectives into practical, engaging training experiences.
  • Strong organisation and project coordination skills, including managing multiple deliverables, stakeholders, and timelines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and confidence working across diverse global and cross-functional teams.
  • Comfort using digital learning tools and approved artificial intelligence applications in training design, development, and delivery.
  • Commitment to quality, accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with therapeutic area and functional stakeholders to identify learning needs, clarify outcomes, and create practical delivery plans aligned with medical priorities.
  • Design engaging, audience-appropriate learning experiences and materials using adult learning and instructional design principles across live, virtual, and self-directed formats.
  • Coordinate and deliver training sessions, workshops, and learning programmes, including facilitator preparation, learner communications, and delivery logistics.
  • Manage assigned initiatives from brief through implementation, ensuring clear milestones, stakeholder alignment, compliant review, timely delivery, and effective use of resources.
  • Support development and execution of launch learning plans that build the knowledge, skills, and confidence required by medical teams.
  • Maintain standards for scientific accuracy, learner experience, accessibility, and compliance, identifying and resolving quality issues with relevant stakeholders.
  • Gather learner feedback and use available data to assess participation, effectiveness, and opportunities to improve future learning interventions.
  • Use approved artificial intelligence and digital tools for research, drafting, content adaptation, quality checks, and learner personalisation, with appropriate human oversight and adherence to company standards.
  • Work within a specific therapeutic area under guidance from the relevant Global Medical Director and share approaches and learning across the wider medical training team.
  • Develop clear, audience-focused communications to build awareness, readiness, and participation in learning initiatives.
  • Support organisation, publication, and maintenance of learning resources across approved platforms, keeping materials current and accessible.
  • Coordinate inputs, timelines, and deliverables with internal partners and external vendors.
  • Maintain accurate programme records and prepare concise updates on delivery status, participation, feedback, and agreed measures of impact.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting medical, scientific, or launch learning programmes in a global matrix organisation.
  • Experience with instructional design, facilitation, virtual learning, or learning management systems.
  • Practical experience using artificial intelligence tools to improve the speed, quality, or personalisation of learning content and workflows.
  • Fluency in one or more additional languages to support global training initiatives.

About the Company

AstraZeneca

Global pharmaceutical company developing prescription medicines

AstraZeneca develops and markets prescription medicines and vaccines worldwide, with a focus on oncology, cardiovascular/metabolic, respiratory, and infectious diseases. Its products work by targeting specific biological pathways or cells, using small-molecule therapies, biologics, and vaccines to treat diseases or prevent infections. It differentiates itself through its dual heritage from Sweden and the UK, a broad pipeline, and strong R&D and collaborations that move from discovery to patient access. Its goal is to improve people’s health by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines to patients worldwide.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Founded
1913

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