Kidney Field Training Associate Director

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

Boston (MA)

Hybrid

USD 157,000 - 236,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Commuting subsidy

Student loan repayment assistance

Wellbeing benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off incl. company shutdowns

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is seeking an Associate Director, Kidney Training & Development to design and lead capability-building initiatives supporting the Kidney business. This role oversees leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and field readiness, partnering with Commercial, Medical, Market Access, HR and Compliance.

You will design training programs, manage vendors, and deliver across live, virtual, and digital modalities while ensuring compliance and relevance for

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master's or MBA preferred.
5+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience, including 3+ years in commercial training or learning & development.
Experience designing leadership development programs is preferred.
Experience in rare disease, nephrology, or immunology preferred.
Proven success designing and facilitating training for field sales/leadership in pre-launch or launch environments.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage comprehensive training programs for Kidney BU field teams.
Serve as primary training lead for the customer engagement liaison team.
Advance leadership development and organizational effectiveness.
Drive capability-building initiatives across the business.
Collaborate with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Compliance to align content and delivery.
Develop workshops that clearly articulate disease state and therapeutic rationale in compliant ways.

Skills

Leadership development

Training strategy

Stakeholder management

Adult learning principles

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Vendor management

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

LMS platforms

Digital learning tools

Job description

Job Description

General Summary:

The Associate Director, Kidney Training & Development is a strategic leadership role responsible for designing and leading capability-building initiatives that support the success of the Kidney business at Vertex. This position oversees more than traditional training and development activities and plays a critical role in advancing leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and field readiness.

In addition, this role serves as the primary training lead for our customer engagement liaison team. The Associate Director partners closely with Commercial, Medical, Market Access, HR, Compliance, and other key stakeholders to build a high-performing, customer-centric, and compliant organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and manage comprehensive training programs for the Kidney BU Field teams focused on unbranded education, product launch readiness, product launch and continuous upskilling
Serve as the primary training lead for the customer engagement liaison team
Advance leadership development and organizational effectiveness
Drive capability-building initiatives across the business
Partner cross-functionally with Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Compliance to ensure alignment, accuracy, and relevance of training content and delivery
Develop content and workshops that drive confident articulation of disease state, therapeutic rationale, and engagement model in compliant ways
Collaborate with external vendors to manage instructional design, content development, and logistics for major training initiatives
Leverage adult learning principles to deliver innovative, engaging learning experiences across modalities (live, virtual, digital, peer-led)
Serve as a strategic thought partner to BU and field leadership, providing insight into field learning needs, knowledge gaps, and performance trends
Manage the training development process including vendor selection, contracts, budget, and timelines
Ensure all training content and delivery adhere to Vertex standards and are compliant with legal, regulatory, and medical guidance
Continuously identify and implement new approaches to enhance the effectiveness, scalability, and learner experience of training programs
Perform other duties as needed

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, training strategy, and capability development
Demonstrated expertise in leadership development and building leader effectiveness programs
Strong understanding of customer engagement models and the capabilities required for successful field execution
Ability to translate business strategy into practical, high-impact learning solutions
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills
Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence across a matrixed organization
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing competing priorities
Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills
Ability to analyze data and use insights to drive decision-making and continuous improvement
Knowledge of compliance considerations within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry
High degree of collaboration, adaptability, and execution focus

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree required; Master's or MBA preferred
5+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience, including 3+ years in commercial training, field leadership, or learning & development roles
Experience in developing leadership development programs, is preferred
Experience in rare disease, nephrology, or immunology preferred
Proven success designing and facilitating training programs for field sales and leadership audiences in a pre-launch or launch environment
Demonstrated ability to develop both scientific and skills-based content that drives field engagement and performance
Strong collaboration and influence skills, with experience partnering across Marketing, Medical, Market Access, and Compliance functions
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Skilled project manager, capable of managing multiple complex initiatives simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
Strong business acumen with experience in vendor management, budgeting, and contract oversight
Proven ability to motivate and engage adult learners through facilitation and coaching excellence
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, LMS platforms, and digital learning tools
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving launch environment
Domestic travel as needed

Pay Range:

$157,000 - $235,600

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:
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.

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