Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 2 days ago
NA Commercial Field Training Director, Cystic Fibrosis
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$188K/yr - $282K/yr
10+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company focused on transforming the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis. They are seeking a dynamic Director to lead the North America Commercial Field Training team, responsible for developing training strategies that empower field teams and drive commercial success.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop disease education content and materials for Vertex CF portfolio for our US and Canada commercial teams
Work cross-functionally to design, deliver, and evaluate training programs, curricula, and corresponding materials for field representatives and leadership
Design onboarding modules and advanced training aligned with Medical, Marketing, Regulatory, and Legal guidance
Proactively identify training needs and develop effective deployment strategies for field teams
Organize, facilitate, and continually improve training and orientation, including roll-out of new materials, competitive selling, and other tools
Partner with Commercial teams to plan, design, and deliver training at National Meetings and POAs
Maintain ongoing communication with field management and stakeholders to identify needs and develop role-specific objectives
Represent Learning and Development in brand and business planning and product launches
Manage vendor selection and relationships for training projects
Stay abreast of best practices and trends in pharmaceutical training, leveraging digital, live, and virtual platforms
Complete ad hoc projects and analyses related to group responsibilities
10-15% Travel: US and Canada
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related discipline (Master's preferred)
10+ years of experience in commercial training or related roles within biotech/pharma
Proven leadership experience managing teams and large-scale training initiatives
Deep understanding of commercial strategy and execution within biotech/pharma
Expertise in adult learning principles and instructional design
Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to influence across functions
Proficiency in leveraging data and insights to inform training strategies
Advanced competency in stakeholder engagement and negotiation
Benefits
Annual bonus
Annual equity awards
Overtime pay
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Generous paid time off
Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$657.31MKey Investors
Janssen Belgium
2024-07-10Post Ipo Secondary· $1.11M
2022-05-17Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2009-12-03Post Ipo Equity· $443M
Leadership Team
Reshma Kewalramani
CEO and President
Nina Devlin
Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
Recent News
2026-01-05
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