Commercial Training Director — Hybrid Learning Leader

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 192,000 - 288,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director of Commercial Training to lead the development and execution of training strategy for commercial teams. You will manage a training portfolio, lead a team of trainers, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to elevate performance.

The role includes budget responsibilities and HR duties for assigned staff. You will guide ITC and Phase 2 classes, foster instructional design excellence, and shape development programs for the rare disease portfolio

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline; advanced degree in education or instructional design preferred.
• Typically requires 10 years of work experience and 3 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Experience and skills across pharmaceutical/biotech training domains.

Responsibilities

• Create a comprehensive learning strategy that supports teams and organizational goals.
• Lead performance analyses to diagnose skill gaps and tailor training solutions.
• Match learning solutions to maximize workplace performance and impact.
• Lead ITC and Phase 2 training for new hires and ongoing staff development.
• Manage training budget quarterly and annually; collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills

Customer-facing

Training design

Rare disease training

Independent work

Mentoring

Instructional design

Needs assessment

Project planning

Audience analysis

Job/task analysis

Objectives writing

Instructional media

Teaching strategies

Certified in instructional design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in education / instructional design

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director of Commercial Training to lead the development and execution of training strategy for commercial teams. You will manage a training portfolio, lead a team of trainers, and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to elevate performance.

The role includes budget responsibilities and HR duties for assigned staff. You will guide ITC and Phase 2 classes, foster instructional design excellence, and shape development programs for the rare disease portfolio