Associate Director, Commercial Training - Boston, United States - Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Verified Company

Boston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is looking to hire an Associate Director (AD) of Training and Development professional to join the Field Force Excellence (FFE) Team on a full-time basis.

The AD will report to the Head of Pain Training to develop launch training materials/curriculum and enhance the skill and knowledge for our US field teams for our Pain portfolio.

This position is a hybrid role. You would need to be living in the Boston area and in the office a minimum of 3 days/week.

Key Responsibilities
Work cross functionally across our Pain program teams to develop, deliver and evaluate training programs, curricula and corresponding training materials and programs for field representatives and field leadership
Leading training activities for US field teams including developing disease education materials, prelaunch and launch training curriculum and ongoing new hire training programs
Designing all relevant training modules and onboarding materials/curriculum in accordance with Medical, Marketing, Regulatory and Legal guidance
Proactively identify training needs and develop effective strategies for deployment to field teams
Organize, facilitate and continually improve field team(s) training and orientation, plan of action meetings and the rollout of new materials
Work with Commercial crossfunctional teams to plan, design and deliver all training at National Meetings and POAs
Develop and deliver initial and advanced training curriculum for new hires and current field team members to improve skills throughout their tenure and meet business goals
Proactively conduct ongoing communications with field management and other key stakeholders to identify training needs and develop specific training objectives and strategies to meet those needs
Hold joint responsibility for creating and implementing field organizational development plans
Represent Learning and Development in brand and business planning and product launches and/or label expansions
Partner with HR team to ensure alignment with company learning and development philosophy
Manage the identification and selection of vendors as well as manage subsequent relationships and projects relating to field training
Stay abreast of learning, training and development best practices and current trends in pharmaceutical and life science industries utilizing current advances within digital, live, and virtual platforms
Document and maintain policies and procedures for areas of responsibility
Partner with international colleagues to share best practices and create global efficiencies when required
Effectively manage vendor relationships including deliverable dates & budget management
Completion of ad hoc projects and analysis relating to group responsibilities as requested
Qualifications/Skills
Bachelor's Degree required. MBA or relevant Master's degree preferred
5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
2+ years Training and Development experience in field or training role
Demonstrated proficiency in creating customized workshops for field teams based on instructional design/adult learning principles
Proven communication skills with a welldeveloped 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
Ensure that all training programs are consistent with, and supporting of, company legal, regulatory and compliance guidelines
Skillful team player able to develop rapport and credibility with key stakeholders
Ability to work independently and on a team; positive, teamfocused approach is essential
Experience with and ability to use Microsoft Office and associated tools (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to travel domestically as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (mentoring, coaching, onthejob or in classroom training, elearning, workshops, simulations etc.)
3+ years of leadership experience (Field, HQ)
Commercial pharmaceutical training experience
In depth understanding of account management principles and engaging organized customer groups (IDNs) in complicated health ecosystems health systems
Experience as an account executive in complicated markets
US Market Access training experience preferred

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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 nondiscrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national ori