Director, Commercial Training

Vertex Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 192,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Commuting subsidy

Charitable matching

401(k)

Job summary

Vertex Inc. in Boston seeks a Director of Commercial Training to elevate the skills and knowledge of commercial teams and other stakeholders.

You will develop and execute a comprehensive training strategy, lead a team, and manage training portfolios to ensure high performance across the organization. You will work cross-functionally, mentor staff, and oversee budgets and events, while shaping the vision for training and capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
• Advanced degree in education, instructional design or related field
• Typically requires 10 years of work experience and 3 years of supervisory/management experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience managing and mentoring direct reports

Responsibilities

• Develops a comprehensive learning strategy that supports teams and organizational goals
• Conducts performance analyses to identify skill/knowledge gaps
• Matches learning solutions to maximize workplace performance
• Leads and designs training initiatives for staff and cross-functional teams
• Manages a training budget on a quarterly and annual basis
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to plan, design and deliver training

Skills

Pharma/biotech experience

Training design & development

Instructional design

People management

Needs assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Advanced degree in education / instructional design

Job description

Job Description

General Summary:

The Director, Commercial Training will work to enhance the skills and knowledge competencies of commercial and other relevant teams. This role will be primarily responsible for developing and executing training and development strategy ensuring commercial teams are equipped to excel. This role will work cross-functionally across a variety of internal stakeholders.

This role involves leading a team, managing training portfolios, and fostering collaboration with cross-functional partners to drive exceptional performance. As a people manager within the organization, this role may have financial accountabilities and human resource responsibilities for assigned staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates a comprehensive learning-strategy that supports teams and organizational goals
• Conducts performance analyses to accurately diagnose and identify the skill/knowledge gaps required to support workplace competencies
• Matches the most appropriate learning solution to maximize workplace performance
• Conducts training needs assessments and designs continuous learning initiatives consistent with findings and needs of the business
• Serve on the relevant leadership team, contributing to strategic decision-making.
• Develop and implement the vision and strategy for training and capabilities.
• Perform training needs assessments and design continuous learning initiatives tailored to specific teams.
• Leads and facilitates the Initial Training Class (ITC), and Phase 2 classes for all newly hired members of the GPS Case Management team
• Manages a training budget on a quarterly and annual basis
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to plan, design and deliver all related training
• Leads scientific discussions on product and clinical topics
• Manages and mentors a team and individuals
• As a people manager within the organization, this role may have financial accountabilities and human resource responsibilities for assigned staff.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Customer-facing experience in the pharmaceutical / biotech industry
• Experience in training design and development
• Training experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry related to rare disease
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and manage projects that require collaboration across functional areas
• Experience managing and mentoring direct reports
• Specific competencies related to instructional design
• Conduct a needs assessment/analysis
• Plan and monitor training projects
• Assess the relevant characteristics of the target audience and learning environment
• Perform job, task, and/or content analysis
• Write criterion-referenced, performance-based objectives
• Select instructional media
• Recommend instructional strategies and plan
• Certified in instructional design

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline
• Advanced degree in education, instructional design or related field
• Typically requires 10 years of work experience and 3 years of supervisory/management experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay Range:

$192,000 - $288,000

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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)
• and so much more

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid : work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site : work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]