Vertex · 2 months ago
Associate Director, Kidney Training & Development
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$157K/yr - $236K/yr
5+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Associate Director of Kidney Field Training & Development to join their North America Commercial Field Training organization. This role involves designing, delivering, and evolving training solutions to prepare field teams for launch excellence across Vertex’s Kidney portfolio.
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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
Lead onboarding, POA, and launch readiness training that builds both scientific knowledge and commercial competencies aligned to the Vertex field model
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
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
Leverage adult learning principles to deliver innovative, engaging learning experiences across modalities (live, virtual, digital, peer-led)
Develop metrics, dashboards, and evaluation tools to measure training impact and reinforce field readiness and confidence
Ensure all training content and delivery adhere to Vertex standards and are compliant with legal, regulatory, and medical guidance
Contribute to the design and delivery of leadership development and competency-based programs for Kidney field leaders
Continuously identify and implement new approaches to enhance the effectiveness, scalability, and learner experience of training programs
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Master's or MBA preferred
Experience in rare disease, nephrology, or immunology preferred
Benefits
Inclusive market-leading 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
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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