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Pharma and healthcare.
At Sponge, we work with some of the biggest names in pharmaceuticals and life sciences. We understand the complexities and we love the challenge of turning tough training challenges into opportunities for growth, competitive edge, and excellence in pursuit of a healthier, happier world.
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A partner who's worked with the top 20 global firms in pharma & healthcare
Digital learning strategies for Pharma
Learning strategies for
Learning strategies for
Pharma & Healthcare.
Our track record in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors speaks for itself. We’ve created and deployed award-winning elearning solutions for multinational pharma and life sciences companies.
Our partnerships in the pharmaceutical industry have given us a unique insight into the working environments, pressures, regulations, culture and challenges faced by stakeholders and learners when it comes to pharma training and healthcare learning strategy. We understand your sector, but we don’t believe in a one-size-fits all approach and we’ll work collaboratively with you to design the right solution.
Ethical excellence, wherever you are.
Navigate the intricate world of pharma compliance with confidence. Our immersive learning experiences transform dry regulations into engaging narratives, ensuring your global team not only understands but embraces ethical practices.
- Interactive scenarios mimicking real-world ethical dilemmas
- Gamified learning modules on regulatory requirements
- Microlearning units for quick, regular compliance refreshers
- Multilingual content tailored to regional regulations
First impressions that last.
Make day one unforgettable. Our tailored onboarding experiences blend industry-specific knowledge with innovative learning design, setting the stage for long-term engagement and reducing turnover in your high-stakes field.
- Personalised learning pathways based on role and experience
- Virtual reality tours of facilities and processes
- Social learning features to connect new hires with mentors
- Interactive company history and culture modules
- Ongoing skill development programs linked to career progression
Transform product info into persuasive sales narratives.
Turn your sales team into product champions. Our dynamic learning solutions distill complex product information into compelling stories, empowering your representatives to engage healthcare professionals with confidence.
- 3D product models for in-depth exploration
- Role-play simulations for handling objections
- Mobile-first design for just-in-time learning in the field
Keep trials on track.
Transform your clinical trial teams into retention specialists. Our innovative learning solutions provide your employees with the knowledge, skills, and tools to keep participants engaged throughout the trial journey. By mastering effective communication and support strategies, your staff will drive higher completion rates and more reliable research outcomes.
- Interactive modules on participant engagement best practices
- Scenario-based training on addressing common dropout triggers
- Communication skills workshops tailored to trial participant needs
- Data interpretation courses for identifying at-risk participants early
- Microlearning units on cultural sensitivity in global trials
- Simulations for managing and mitigating participant concerns
- Mobile-friendly resources for just-in-time support in the field
Cultivate empathy and understanding.
Put patients first in every interaction. Our immersive learning experiences bring patient perspectives to life, fostering a culture of empathy and driving meaningful improvements in care delivery and product development.
- Virtual patient journey experiences
- Case study libraries
- Empathy-building simulations and scenarios
- Patient feedback integration tools
- Cross-functional collaboration exercises focused on patient outcomes
Transform your organisation.
Navigate complex global changes with confidence. Our adaptive learning solutions ensure your transformation initiatives resonate across diverse teams and cultures, turning strategic visions into tangible, lasting results.
- Change management simulations
- Cultural sensitivity training modules
- Leadership development programs aligned with transformation goals
- Collaborative platforms for sharing best practices globally
- Progress tracking tools with real-time visualisation
Make the complex simple.
Make new systems second nature. Our innovative learning experiences transform intimidating software into user-friendly tools, boosting adoption rates and productivity across your organisation.
- Interactive system replicas for risk-free practice
- Workflow-based learning paths
- User-generated content features for peer-to-peer tips
- Adaptive assessments to personalise learning focus
Cultivating inclusivity for global organisations.
Transform your organisation's culture with cutting-edge DE&I programs. We blend healthcare-specific scenarios with innovative learning techniques to foster an environment where diversity drives innovation and patient care excellence.
- Immersive simulations exploring unconscious bias in clinical settings
- Interactive case studies on inclusive product development and clinical trials
- Microlearning modules on cultural competence in patient interactions
- Adaptive learning paths tailored to individual roles and responsibilities
- Collaborative exercises promoting inclusive leadership in healthcare teams
Global compliance and ethics
Ethical excellence, wherever you are.
Navigate the intricate world of pharma compliance with confidence. Our immersive learning experiences transform dry regulations into engaging narratives, ensuring your global team not only understands but embraces ethical practices.
- Interactive scenarios mimicking real-world ethical dilemmas
- Gamified learning modules on regulatory requirements
- Microlearning units for quick, regular compliance refreshers
- Multilingual content tailored to regional regulations
Custom pharma elearning with Sponge.
Pharma compliance expertise.
For more than 10 years, we've worked with pharma top 20 brands on innovative, values-led approaches to mandatory and regulated training.
Spinning straw into gold.
Your SMEs have outstanding knowledge - but may not know how to package it to stop scrolling thumbs. Sponge is expert at working with them to spin it into content that seizes attention, holds it, and delivers messages that stick.
Dedicated digital learning team.
Our inhouse learning designers, learning experience consultants, graphic designers and media teams, plus your dedicated account and project managers ensure even ambitious projects are delivered to the highest standards.
Pharma elearning that's worldwide-friendly.
We're used to deploying to a worldwide workforces. We aim for the same standard for learning for employees in the UK, USA, Malaysia, Bulgaria or Brazil - with translations into more than 40 languages.
Our work with GSK
GSK VaxSim
GSK VaxSim
business simulation.
GSK wanted to address the need for employees to understand how decision-making in one part of the business impacts another. The company wanted its people to feel informed and excited about their role in one of the largest vaccines businesses in the world.
We created VaxSim, an immersive simulation that blends digital learning with a face-to-face experience. The multi-player game was crafted using interviews from internal experts across GSK Vaccines, which were reworked into a fictional world scenario. This meant that decisions were feasible and true to life, whilst also allowing us creative licence to place unexpected events in the game play to boost decision-making moments.
100%
learner happiness!
We’ve had teams from Singapore, Belgium and the UK all competing in the same simulation game at the same time.
It works really well for a global workforce like ours.
Paul Read
Director, Global Learning Solutions and Development, GSK Vaccines
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Learning strategy services.
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Bespoke learning experiences.
Custom programs, academies, corporate universities, digital learning campaigns and more.
Thought starter
What are the top 3 L&D priorities in the pharma & healthcare industry?
In this report, we will cover:
- An analysis of the top 3 L&D priorities for pharma & healthcare.
- Key considerations when addressing these priority areas.
- How to set your digital learning up for success.
Thought
starters.
Welcome to the first of five industry specific reports exploring the emerging learning technologies transforming workplace learning.
Download a simple framework to help learning leaders frame learning around strategic questions that drive real impact for their organisation.
Keeping a finger on the pulse of technological advancement is vital for L&D leaders to ensure their teams are able to provide the best possible solutions for their learners and organisation. However, the implementation of new technologies often brings with it new challenges and costs to consider. That's why, in this report, we explore the implications and innovations these technologies can bring to the world of elearning.