Director, Head of Commercial Training

Legend Biotech, Inc.; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Remote; USD 194,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company a

Paid parental leave (8 weeks)

Paid time off and holidays

Voluntary benefits including HSAs and

Job summary

Legend Biotech, Inc. is seeking a Director, Head of Commercial Training to lead the enterprise learning strategy for the commercial organization. This role sits with the Commercial team and reports into senior leadership, with remote work flexibility.

You will design and oversee learning programs, develop KPIs, and partner with internal and external stakeholders to improve field performance, product knowledge, and commercial execution across Oncology initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Life Sciences, Organizational Leadership, Education, or a related field.
• MBA, MS, or equivalent preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive commercial experience in sales, clinical education, sales training, and/or marketing roles with demonstrated success in-market.
• 7+ years Oncology experience.
• 7+ years of training, capability-building, or commercial leadership experience.
• 5+ years of leading and managing a team.
• Experience leading a commercial training function and developing and executing commercial capability strategies across field teams.
• Experience planning and delivering training at major commercial events (POA, FEM, product launches, national sales meetings).
• Experience establishing learning measurement frameworks and linking training outcomes to field performance.

Responsibilities

• Set the commercial training and capability-building strategy by identifying clinical, functional, and leadership knowledge gaps across the organization.
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing commercial training team by setting clear priorities, coaching talent, and creating accountability for the delivery of learning programs.
• Lead cross-functional development of training programs that drive learning and field success across therapy area, product knowledge, account management, business acumen, customer engagement, and campaign execution.
• Build strong cross-functional internal and external relationships with senior stakeholders, customers, and agencies. Align on enterprise capability priorities and ensure timely delivery of learning programs.
• Establish and lead a network of agency and vendor partners to support Legend's growth.
• Own resource planning, prioritization, governance, and visibility of learning work programs.
• Develop and embed a Learning Capabilities Measurement Plan showing business impact of modules and programs.
• Address capability gaps across commercial field teams through the training organization and cross-functional partners.
• Deliver strategy, development, and delivery of promotional training content for major Oncology events (ASCO/ASH reviews, product launches).
• Lead the strategy, planning, and delivery of ongoing clinical and sales skills training at key events (POA, FEM).
• Ensure training complies with SOPs regarding customer interactions.
• Ensure coaching reports, ride-alongs, knowledge checks feed curriculum development.
• Evaluate innovative training trends and translate into scalable opportunities for commercial capability.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial strategy

Oncology knowledge

Team management

Executive communication

Training design

Cross-functional collaboration

Learning analytics

Budgets & governance

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Life Sciences, Organizational Leadership, Education

MBA or MS preferred

Tools

MS Office

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 a Director, Head of Commercial Training as part of the Commercial team based Remotely.

Role Overview

The Director and HEAD, Commercial Training will set the strategy, lead the design, and oversee execution of an enterprise commercial learning and capability-building approach, with compelling content for learners in Legend commercial field roles, as well as in-house personnel.

This person will sit on the Extended LT and serve as a strategic advisor and integral partner to business operations and commercial leadership. Key components of this role will include setting the commercial training strategy, leading execution through the training team and partners, developing and monitoring KPIs, and proactively addressing capability and knowledge gaps.

Key Responsibilities

• Set the commercial training and capability-building strategy by identifying clinical, functional, and leadership knowledge gaps across the organization
• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing commercial training team by setting clear priorities, coaching talent, and creating accountability for the delivery of business-impacting learning programs.
• Lead cross-functional development of training programs that drive learning and field success across therapy area, product knowledge, account management, business acumen, customer engagement, and campaign execution.
• Build strong cross-functional internal and external relationships with senior stakeholders, customers, and agencies. Gain alignment on enterprise capability priorities and ensure delivery of timely, high-quality, engaging, and practically applicable learning programs.
• Establish and lead a high-performing network of agency and vendor partners to support Legend's growth
• Own resource planning, prioritization, governance, and visibility of learning work programs to ensure the right cross-functional input, review, approval, and execution.
• Accountable for developing, refining, and embedding a Learning Capabilities Measurement Plan that demonstrates the business and performance impact of learning modules, programs, and frameworks.
• Anticipate and address capability gaps across commercial field teams by directing solutions through the training organization, cross-functional partners, or appropriate channels.
• Accountable for the strategy, development, and delivery of promotional training content, including materials and the copy approval process, for major Oncology events such as ASCO/ASH reviews and product launches.
• Lead the strategy, planning, and delivery of ongoing clinical and sales skills training, including execution at key annual commercial events such as POA and FEM.
• Ensure all training is compliant and aligned with SOPs regarding customer interactions.
• Ensure all facets of training (coaching reports, ride-alongs, knowledge checks, etc.) feed the development of curriculum.
• Maintain an external and customer-facing focus to evaluate innovative training and learning trends and translate them into scalable opportunities to strengthen commercial capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Business, Life Sciences, Organizational Leadership, Education, or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive commercial experience in sales, clinical education, sales training, and/or marketing roles with demonstrated success in-market.
• 7+ years Oncology experience.
• 7+ years of training, capability-building, or commercial leadership experience.
• 5+ years of leading and managing a team.
• Demonstrated experience leading a commercial training function and developing and executing commercial capability strategies across field teams.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Proven track record of setting strategy, leading teams, and partners, and attaining organizational and personal objectives.
• Proven track record of developing, mentoring, and driving teams toward commons goals and targets.
• Makes decisions that balance a variety of factors, sets a clear direction for others in times of uncertainty and change, and constructively challenges the conventional wisdom or accepted ways of doing things.
• Maintains high standards of performance, and follows through on commitments.
• Executive presence and ability to influence senior internal and external stakeholders on issues that impact the business.
• Demonstrated leadership in instructional design/adult learning, capability building, upskilling, and enterprise change initiatives.
• Strong ability to translate Legend's Oncology therapy area strategy into commercial capability priorities that advance the organization's highest priorities.
• Strong portfolio, budget, resource, and program management skills with the ability to set priorities, establish governance, meet deadlines, and lead multiple strategic initiatives.
• Ability to lead effectively and collaboratively in a matrix environment, demonstrating excellent executive communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to act with courage, foster teamwork, and create a speak-up culture that celebrates and fosters inclusion and diversity.
• Advanced degree in Business, Life Sciences, Organizational Leadership, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Experience leading a commercial training function or team within Oncology or a specialty pharmaceutical organization.
• Experience developing and executing enterprise-wide commercial capability strategies.
• Experience leading clinical and sales skills training for field-based commercial teams.
• Experience planning and delivering training at major commercial events, including POA, FEM, product launches, and national sales meetings.
• Experience establishing learning measurement frameworks and connecting training outcomes to field performance and business priorities.
• Experience managing agency partners, training budgets, and multiple concurrent learning initiatives.
• Experience supporting the launch or growth of an Oncology product preferred.

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 USD - $254,137 USD

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

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.

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