North America Commercial Training and Development Associate Director, Cell & Gene Therapy
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 157100 - 235600
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
General Summary:
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is looking to hire an Associate Director (AD) of Training and Development professional to join the North America Commercial Field Training (NACFT) Team on a full-time basis. The AD will report to the Director of Cell & Gene Training and Development to enhance the skill knowledge and competencies of our NA Commercial Field teams. This individual will work closely with leaders of the Hematology and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Business Units to plan design deliver and pull-through strategic commercial training strategy and programs for our cell and gene therapy Commercial Field teams.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute onboarding training programs to ensure that the NA Cell & Gene Commercial Field teams are trained certified experts in Vertex products processes and education
- Partner with Business Unit support operations leadership marketing and other cross-functional teams to develop training strategies and recommend solutions
- Identify design create and facilitate effective content that improves the knowledge skills and competencies of our field teams
- Lead the processes associated with the Communications Review Committee (CRC) procurement and strategic sourcing vendor management activities budget management
- Lead the processes associated with strategic sourcing vendor management activities budget management
- Identify and engage internal or external experts as appropriate to deliver topic-specific expertise
- Design and deliver thoughtful in-person virtual and on-demand learning experiences that are reflective of best practices in adult learning principles
- Develop metrics and performance measures reporting and analysis to meet business needs
- Support the development of cross-functional Hematology and T1D Commercial training workshops and programs including product launch New Hire POA and national business meeting
- Continuously seek and support new approaches practices and processes to improve the efficiency of training services offered
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge and Skills:
- Proven communication skills with a well-developed ability to efficiently and productively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability to influence collaborate and interact effectively a senior leadership team and multiple key stakeholders across teams to align on objectives and provide consistent training direction
- Demonstrated excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities including budgeting and actual spend against budget is required
- Proven ability to work within a Learning Management System (LMS)
- Ensure that all training programs are consistent with and supporting of company legal regulatory and compliance guidelines
- Proven ability to motivate and engage adult learners
- Skillful team player able to develop rapport and credibility with key stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and on a team; positive team-focused approach is essential
- Experience with and ability to use Microsoft Office and associated tools (Word Excel PowerPoint)
- Ability to travel as needed
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors Degree required. MBA or relevant Masters degree preferred
- 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
- 3 years commercial training experience in field or training role experience in rare disease and/or cell & gene therapy preferred
- Ability to develop and deliver both traditional and modern training methods (mentoring/coaching programs virtual training on-the-job or in classroom training e-learning courses scenario-based application workshops etc.)
Pay Range:
$157100 - $235600Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career financial family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter) educational assistance programs including student loan repayment a generous commuting subsidy matching charitable donations 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:
In this Hybrid-Eligible role you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a persons race color sex gender identity or expression age religion national origin ancestry ethnicity disability veteran status genetic information sexual orientation marital status or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager or contact Talent Acquisition at
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Development
- Clinical Trials
- Research & Development
- Training & Development
- Grant Writing
- Economic Development
- Leadership Experience
- Public Speaking
- Product Development
About Company
Vertex Pharmaceuticals invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.
