Associate Director, Kidney Training & Development
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Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 157100 - 235600
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
General Summary:
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Associate Director (AD) of Kidney Field Training & Development to join the North America Commercial Field Training (NACFT) organization. Reporting to the Director North America Commercial Field Training Kidney this individual will play a critical role in preparing our field organization for launch excellence across Vertexs Kidney portfolio.
The AD will partner closely with cross-functional Kidney BU leaders in Marketing Medical Affairs Market Access and Field Leadership to design deliver and continuously evolve learning solutions that build deep scientific fluency confident messaging and customer engagement excellence across our field and field leadership teams.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design implement and manage comprehensive training programs for the Kidney BU Field teams focused on unbranded education product launch readiness product launch and continuous upskilling
- Lead onboarding POA and launch readiness training that builds both scientific knowledge and commercial competencies aligned to the Vertex field model
- Partner cross-functionally with Marketing Medical Affairs Market Access and Compliance to ensure alignment accuracy and relevance of training content and delivery
- Develop content and workshops that drive confident articulation of disease state therapeutic rationale and engagement model in compliant ways
- Collaborate with external vendors to manage instructional design content development and logistics for major training initiatives
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to BU and field leadership providing insight into field learning needs knowledge gaps and performance trends
- Manage the training development process including vendor selection contracts budget and timelines
- Leverage adult learning principles to deliver innovative engaging learning experiences across modalities (live virtual digital peer-led)
- Develop metrics dashboards and evaluation tools to measure training impact and reinforce field readiness and confidence
- Ensure all training content and delivery adhere to Vertex standards and are compliant with legal regulatory and medical guidance
- Contribute to the design and delivery of leadership development and competency-based programs for Kidney field leaders
- Continuously identify and implement new approaches to enhance the effectiveness scalability and learner experience of training programs
- Perform other duties as needed
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree required; Masters or MBA preferred
- 5 years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience including 3 years in commercial training field leadership or learning & development roles
- Experience in rare disease nephrology or immunology preferred
- Proven success designing and facilitating training programs for field sales and leadership audiences in a pre-launch or launch environment
- Demonstrated ability to develop both scientific and skills-based content that drives field engagement and performance
- Strong collaboration and influence skills with experience partnering across Marketing Medical Market Access and Compliance functions
- Exceptional written verbal and presentation communication skills
- Skilled project manager capable of managing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong business acumen with experience in vendor management budgeting and contract oversight
- Proven ability to motivate and engage adult learners through facilitation and coaching excellence
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office LMS platforms and digital learning tools
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced evolving launch environment
- Domestic travel as needed
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.
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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.
