Training and Development
We believe our products and services to our customers are only as good as the people who develop them and are committed to employees' growth and success.
Training and development programs play a key role in helping employees acquire the skills and tools they need. Whether it is a new employee learning a product methodology or a veteran employee learning new skills, training is part of our evolution and efforts to continuously improve. Our goal is to offer a wide range of opportunities that are continuously refreshed to help people achieve success through learning.
New Employee Orientation
We provide new employee orientation using a variety of methods. Our online orientation is accessible on-demand and provides a wealth of resources and contacts to assist the new employee. We also run "Knowledge Conferences" twice a year. These week-long events provide a forum where new and existing employees enhance their knowledge on pertinent topics including sessions on the company—its vision and strategy, a review of products and staff, key methodologies and an overview of the pharmaceutical industry.
Formal Training
Our dynamic curriculum is based on the learning needs of individuals and the strategic goals of the organization. The curriculum is organized by staff position, with core courses and optional offerings for each staff level from research associate to senior analyst.
A majority of these courses are developed in conjunction with staff-employees are encouraged to contribute content and are called upon to be subject matter experts in helping others gain knowledge and skills. Selected courses are offered by external consultants who provide current insight into their fields of expertise. The following is a small sample of some of the training topics available to our employees:
- Pharmaceutical Industry Overview
- Market Research and Forecasting
- Physician Interviewing Skills
- Patents and Exclusivities
- Pharmaceutical Pricing
- Presentation Skills
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