Director, Commercial Training - Pain

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 192,000 - 288,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Commuting subsidy

401(k) matching

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director, Commercial Training in Boston to lead the design and execution of the training strategy for commercial teams. You will manage a portfolio of programs and a team, collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive performance and capability development.

The role requires extensive experience in instructional design within pharma/biotech, and a track record of mentoring staff, managing budgets, and delivering scalable learning solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Experience designing and delivering pharmaceutical/biotech training.

Responsibilities

Create a comprehensive learning strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Lead and manage a training portfolio and budget.
Manage Initial Training Class (ITC) and Phase 2 training for new hires.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deliver training.
Mentor and supervise training staff.
Provide leadership on strategic training decisions.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Training design

Rare disease training

Project management

Mentoring

Instructional design

Needs assessment

Project planning

Audience analysis

Content analysis

Learning objectives

Media selection

Instructional strategies

ID certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Advanced degree in education, instructional design or related field

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
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.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to 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: