Associate Director, Commercial Learning & Development

Legend Biotech US; United States; Remote; USD 194,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave (8 weeks)

Paid time off and holidays

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Legend Biotech is seeking an Associate Director of Commercial Learning & Development to design and implement training for the Commercial Field Teams. This role partners with regional and national teams to plan programs, facilitate sessions, and drive sales readiness across the organization.

Remote work is supported, with travel 50%+ to meet field needs and participate in meetings. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in biotech/pharma sales, 3+ years in Oncology/Cell Therapy, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA or RN credentials preferred.
• 5+ years of biotech or pharmaceutical sales experience with demonstrated success.
• 3+ years of Oncology/Cell Therapy experience.
• 1+ year of training experience coaching and training field-based representatives preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills required.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist head of training in development of disease state, product, competitive market training, and sales skills.
• Assist head of training with facilitating training programs: new hire, regional, national trainings and ongoing development.
• Conduct field rides with customer-facing colleagues to ensure effective execution.
• Collect, organize and analyze feedback following national training workshops.
• Collaborate with district trainers to assess training requirements.
• Partner with Regional Sales Management to assess training gaps and create quarterly needs.
• Facilitate distance learning programs to increase field competencies while minimizing travel.
• Maintain BI on new training methods and best practices within Commercial Teams.
• Document and report attendance of training sessions.
• Comply with laws and policies governing Legend Biotech employees.

Skills

Presentation skills

Facilitation skills

Organization skills

Ability to work independently

Collaborative work

Knowledge of Legend IT systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA

RN credentials

Tools

Legend IT systems

Job description

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide.

Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.

Legend Biotech is seeking an Associate Director, Commercial Learning & Development as part of the Commercial team based Remotely.

Role Overview

The Associate Director, Commercial Training position will assist in the development and implementation of new hires and ongoing training requirements for Legend Biotech Commercial Field Teams. The Sr. Manager will also be involved in the planning and execution of trainings at regional & national meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist head of training in ongoing development of disease state, product, competitive market training, development of sales skills and timeline planning to ensure maximum effectiveness of sales force.
• Assist head of training with facilitating training programs: new hire, regional, national trainings and ongoing professional development programs.
• Conduct field rides with customer-facing colleagues to ensure appropriate and effective execution.
• Collecting, organizing and analyze feedback following national training workshops.
• Collaborate with district trainers to assess training requirements.
• Partner with Regional Sales Management team to assess training gaps within regions and create quarterly needs assessment for future training development needs.
• Facilitates ongoing distance learning programs to increase field competencies while minimizing time spent away from the customers.
• Maintain a high level of business intelligence, including new training methods, and best practice sharing among Commercial Teams.
• Documentation and reporting of attendance of Commercial team training sessions.
• Comply with all laws, regulations and policies that govern Legend Biotech employees.
• 50%+ Travel required.
• Support the development, execution and pull-through of training plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• MBA, RN credentials preferred.
• 5 + years of Biotech or Pharmaceutical sales experience with demonstrated success.
• 3 + years of Oncology/Cell Therapy experience.
• 1 + year of training experience in coaching and training field based representative preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills required.
• Strong organization skills with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize travel requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant LEGEND IT systems.

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The base pay range below is what Legend Biotech USA Inc. reasonably expects to offer at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location. The company reserves the right to modify this range as needed and in accordance with applicable laws.

Other Types of Pay: Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles.

Benefits and Paid Time Off: Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays. Additional voluntary benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide voluntary commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

Pay Range (Base Pay):

$193,629—$254,137 USD

Please note: These benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees. Contractors are not eligible for benefits through Legend Biotech.

Work Authorization & Employment Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. As part of our commitment to maintaining a lawful workforce and ensuring compliance with federal employment regulations, we participate in the E-Verify program. If you are selected for employment, you will be required to complete the Form I-9 process, and your employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify in accordance with applicable federal law. We are committed to providing a fair, transparent, and welcoming hiring experience for all candidates.

EEO Statement

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