Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 2 hours ago
Associate Director, Pain Field Leadership and Account Management Training
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$157K/yr - $236K/yr
5+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. They are seeking an Associate Director to develop training materials and enhance the skills and knowledge of their US field teams for the Pain portfolio, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure effective training delivery.
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Responsibilities
Leading training activities primarily for the strategic account teams (Health Systems) and front line managers (Coaching Effectiveness)
Work cross functionally across our Pain program teams to develop, deliver and evaluate training programs, curricula and corresponding training materials and programs for field representatives and field leadership
Designing relevant training modules and onboarding materials/curriculum in accordance with Medical, Marketing, Regulatory and Legal guidance
Proactively identify training needs and develop effective strategies for deployment to field teams
Organize, facilitate and continually improve field team(s) training and orientation, plan of action meetings and the roll-out of new materials
Work with Commercial cross-functional teams to plan, design and deliver all training at National Meetings and POAs
Develop and deliver initial and advanced training curriculum for new hires and current field team members to improve skills throughout their tenure to meet business goals
Proactively conduct on-going communications with field management and other key stakeholders to identify training needs and develop specific training objectives and strategies to meet those needs
Hold joint responsibility for creating and implementing field organizational development plans
Represent Learning and Development in brand and business planning and product launches and/or label expansions
Partner with HR team to ensure alignment with company learning and development philosophy
Manage the identification and selection of vendors as well as manage subsequent relationships and projects relating to field training
Stay abreast of learning, training and development best practices and current trends in pharmaceutical and life science industries - utilizing current advances within digital, live, and virtual platforms
Document and maintain policies and procedures for areas of responsibility
Partner with international colleagues to share best practices and create global efficiencies when required
Effectively manage vendor relationships including deliverable dates & budget management
Completion of ad hoc projects and analysis relating to group responsibilities as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
2+ years Training and Development experience in field or training role
Demonstrated proficiency in creating customized workshops for field teams based on instructional design/adult learning principles
Proven communication skills with a well-developed ability to efficiently and productively communicate both verbally and in writing
Ability to influence, collaborate and interact effectively with senior leadership and multiple key stakeholders across teams to align on objectives and provide consistent training direction
Demonstrated excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities including budgeting and actual spend against budget is required
Ensure that all training programs are consistent with, and supporting of, company legal, regulatory and compliance guidelines
Skillful team player able to develop rapport and credibility with key stakeholders
Ability to work independently and on a team; positive, team-focused approach is essential
Experience with and ability to use Microsoft Office and associated tools (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to travel domestically as needed
Preferred
3+ years of leadership experience (Field, HQ)
In depth understanding of account management principles and engaging organized customer groups (IDNs) in complicated health ecosystems health systems
Pain marketplace experience, clinical pain management experience, hospital sales, and JOURNAVX™ (suzetrigine) knowledge and/or selling experience
Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations etc.)
Commercial pharmaceutical training experience
Experience as an account executive in complicated markets
US Market Access training experience preferred
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)
Company
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is focused on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$657.31MKey Investors
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2022-05-17Post Ipo Equity· $50M
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Leadership Team
Reshma Kewalramani
CEO and President
Nina Devlin
Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
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