Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 8 hours ago
North America Commercial Training and Development Associate Director, Cell & Gene Therapy
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$157K/yr - $236K/yr
8+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals is looking to hire an Associate Director of Training and Development professional to join the North America Commercial Field Training Team. The role involves enhancing the skills and competencies of the North America Commercial Field teams through the development and execution of strategic training programs for cell and gene therapy.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Hiring Manager
Bonnie Schwamb
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
MBA or relevant Master's degree preferred
Experience in rare disease and/or cell & gene therapy preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
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)
Company
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is focused on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$657.31MKey Investors
Janssen Belgium
2024-07-10Post Ipo Secondary· $1.11M
2022-05-17Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2009-12-03Post Ipo Equity· $443M
Leadership Team
Reshma Kewalramani
CEO and President
Nina Devlin
Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
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