Ioana Bolog

Ioana Bolog has a diverse and extensive work experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Ioana is currently working at Bavarian Nordic as the Head of Field Force Learning, Training, and Development since May 2020.

Prior to that, they worked at Takeda from January 2019 to October 2019 as the Centre for Operational Performance Training and Standards Lead. Ioana'sroles included updating the competency framework, developing training programs, and supporting the implementation of the company's operating model.

From October 2017 to January 2019, Ioana worked at Shire as the Global Program Management Office Training and Standards Lead. Here they developed and implemented the competencies framework for the Global Program Management organization and coordinated training activities.

At Roche, their roles included Regional Training Manager for the EEMEA Learning Academy from December 2012 to October 2017, Business Development Leader for the CEMAI Region from July 2011 to December 2012, and Business Development Manager for the CEMAI Region from August 2008 to July 2011. Ioana was responsible for training programs, coordinating launch readiness initiatives, developing regional business strategies, and overseeing marketing initiatives.

Ioana started their career at Roche as a Medical Representative in January 1996 and held various roles including Oncology & Virology Product Manager and Business Unit Manager, where they were responsible for marketing strategies, training, and sales targets.

Overall, Ioana Bolog has extensive experience in training and development, program management, and business development within the pharmaceutical industry.

Ioana Bolog has a diverse education history. Ioana obtained their Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania in 1995, specializing in the field of medicine. In 2019, they furthered their education by becoming an Associate Professional in Talent Development, focusing on instructional design, training delivery, learning technologies, business impact, and global mindset. Ioana gained this certification from the Association for Talent Development Certification Institute. Additionally, in 2020, Ioana enrolled in the Training Industry and is currently pursuing a Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM) degree.

Moreover, Ioana has obtained several certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. In 2019, they received an Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) certificate from the ATD Certification Institute. The same year, they completed an E-Learning Instructional Design Certificate from the Association for Talent Development (ATD) and a Design Thinking certification from Training Industry, Inc. In 2020, they obtained a Managing Learning Technologies Certificate from Training Industry, Inc. Furthermore, they achieved an Adult Learning Certificate from the Association for Talent Development (ATD) in 2019 and a Microlearning Certification Program from ATD in 2020.

In 2021, Ioana continued to add to their credentials with multiple certifications. Ioana completed the Virtual Facilitator Trainer Certification from NetSpeed Learning Solutions, the CLO Accelerator from Chief Learning Officer, and Budgeting fundamentals for training managers from Training Industry, Inc. Ioana also attained a certification in Leading Leadership Development from Training Industry, Inc.

Additionally, Ioana was a participant in the Internal Consulting Masterclass offered by Training Industry, Inc. in 2020. Ioana also holds the distinction of being a Chief Learning Officer Business Intelligence Board Member, although the specific details regarding this certification are not available.