Director, Commercial Training

Vertex Inc.•Boston, MA

13d•$192,000 - $288,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Commercial Training will work to enhance the skills and knowledge competencies of commercial and other relevant teams. This role will be primarily responsible for developing and executing training and development strategy ensuring commercial teams are equipped to excel. This role will work cross-functionally across a variety of internal stakeholders. This role involves leading a team, managing training portfolios, and fostering collaboration with cross-functional partners to drive exceptional performance. As a people manager within the organization, this role may have financial accountabilities and human resource responsibilities for assigned staff.

Requirements

Customer-facing experience in the pharmaceutical / biotech industry
Experience in training design and development
Training experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry related to rare disease
Demonstrates the ability to work independently and manage projects that require collaboration across functional areas
Experience managing and mentoring direct reports
Specific competencies related to instructional design
Conduct a needs assessment/analysis
Plan and monitor training projects
Assess the relevant characteristics of the target audience and learning environment
Perform job, task, and/or content analysis
Write criterion-referenced, performance-based objectives
Select instructional media
Recommend instructional strategies and plan
Certified in instructional design
Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline
Typically requires 10 years of work experience and 3 years of supervisory/management experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in education, instructional design or related field

Responsibilities

Creates a comprehensive learning-strategy that supports teams and organizational goals
Conducts performance analyses to accurately diagnose and identify the skill/knowledge gaps required to support workplace competencies
Matches the most appropriate learning solution to maximize workplace performance
Conducts training needs assessments and designs continuous learning initiatives consistent with findings and needs of the business
Serve on the relevant leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making.
Develop and implement the vision and strategy for training and capabilities.
Perform training needs assessments and design continuous learning initiatives tailored to specific teams.
Leads and facilitates the Initial Training Class (ITC), and Phase 2 classes for all newly hired members of the GPS Case Management team
Manages a training budget on a quarterly and annual basis
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to plan, design and deliver all related training
Leads scientific discussions on product and clinical topics
Manages and mentors a team and individuals
As a people manager within the organization, this role may have financial accountabilities and human resource responsibilities for assigned staff.