NA Commercial Field Training Director, Cystic Fibrosis

Vertex Inc.•Boston, MA

1d•$188,000 - $282,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Vertex is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director to lead our North America Commercial Field Training team for the Cystic Fibrosis therapeutic area. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing training strategies that empower our field teams to deliver exceptional customer engagement and drive commercial success. The Director will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure training programs align with business objectives and uphold Vertex’s commitment to excellence and innovation. Vertex is the global leader in transforming the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis (CF). We pioneered the first medicines that address the underlying cause of CF and continue to innovate with next-generation therapies. Our portfolio includes multiple approved CF treatments that have changed the lives of thousands of patients worldwide, and we remain committed to expanding access and advancing research to reach every person with CF.

Requirements

Deep understanding of commercial strategy and execution within biotech/pharma
Expertise in adult learning principles and instructional design
Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to influence across functions
Proficiency in leveraging data and insights to inform training strategies
Advanced competency in stakeholder engagement and negotiation
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related discipline (Master’s preferred)
10+ years of experience in commercial training or related roles within biotech/pharma
Proven leadership experience managing teams and large-scale training initiatives

Responsibilities

Develop disease education content and materials for Vertex CF portfolio for our US and Canada commercial teams
Work cross-functionally to design, deliver, and evaluate training programs, curricula, and corresponding materials for field representatives and leadership
Design onboarding modules and advanced training aligned with Medical, Marketing, Regulatory, and Legal guidance
Proactively identify training needs and develop effective deployment strategies for field teams
Organize, facilitate, and continually improve training and orientation, including roll-out of new materials, competitive selling, and other tools
Partner with Commercial teams to plan, design, and deliver training at National Meetings and POAs
Maintain ongoing communication with field management and stakeholders to identify needs and develop role-specific objectives
Represent Learning and Development in brand and business planning and product launches
Manage vendor selection and relationships for training projects.
Stay abreast of best practices and trends in pharmaceutical training, leveraging digital, live, and virtual platforms
Complete ad hoc projects and analyses related to group responsibilities
10-15% Travel: US and Canada