North America Commercial Training and Development Associate Director, Cell & Gene Therapy

Vertex Inc.•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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, NA Commercial Field Training 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.

Requirements

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.)
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
Bachelor’s Degree required.
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

Nice To Haves

MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred
3+ years commercial training experience in field or training role, experience in rare disease and/or cell & gene therapy preferred

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