Senior Training Coordinator - Commercial Learning & Development Events

Our client is a prominent Healthcare Industry leader headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in innovative solutions within the biotech, pharmaceutical, and life sciences sectors. This organization is dedicated to enhancing healthcare through cutting-edge scientific advancements and commercial training initiatives that support workforce development and leadership growth. With a reputation for fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture, they seek experienced professionals who are passionate about driving continuous improvement in learning and development operations. The company offers a hybrid working environment combining remote flexibility with on-site collaboration to optimize employee engagement and project execution.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Senior Training Coordinator for Commercial Learning & Development Events to join this dynamic team on a 6-plus month contract basis, with potential for long-term engagement. The position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and offers a competitive hourly pay range of $30 to $37. This role will play a vital part in designing, planning, and executing commercial training programs, leadership meetings, onboarding sessions, and various learning initiatives that are integral to the company’s growth strategy.

The Senior Training Coordinator will lead the full spectrum of event management activities including venue and site selection, catering coordination, audiovisual production, and attendee registration. They will ensure seamless onsite execution while maintaining proactive communication with cross-functional teams and senior leadership. Responsibility extends to managing vendor relationships, conducting RFPs, overseeing contract negotiations, and tracking event deliverables such as timelines, action plans, and milestones. The coordinator will support multiple concurrent events and initiatives, making strong organizational skills and multitasking ability essential.

The role demands a collaborative approach, partnering closely with Commercial Learning, Operations, and leadership stakeholders to deliver high-impact training outcomes. The candidate will also be tasked with process mapping, identifying opportunities for operational improvements, developing standard operating procedures, and analyzing post-event metrics, feedback, and KPIs to drive ongoing enhancements. Exposure to learning management systems like SuccessFactors, Cornerstone, and Litmos is important, as is experience in SOP development and process improvement frameworks.

This is an excellent opportunity for seasoned professionals with expertise in training coordination, event management, and program support within the healthcare or life sciences industry to contribute to impactful training initiatives while working in a high-visibility, fast-paced environment. The ideal applicant possesses strong project management skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a proven track record in managing complex training events and vendor partnerships. Working with this client offers valuable exposure to a leading healthcare company and the chance to support initiatives that enhance organizational learning effectiveness and commercial success.