Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Associate Director, North America Commercial Field Team- Pain
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Associate Director, North America Commercial Field Team- Pain. Vertex Pharmaceuticals is looking to hire a full-time Associate Director to develop training materials/curriculum and enhance the skill and knowledge for our US field teams for our Pain portfolio. This position is hybrid and requires home office presence 3 days a week. The AD will report to the Head of Pain Training. Key Duties And Responsibilities
Work cross functionally across Pain program teams to develop, deliver and evaluate training programs, curricula and materials for field representatives and field leadership Lead training activities for US field teams including disease education materials, training curriculum and ongoing new hire training programs Design relevant training modules and onboarding materials/curriculum in accordance with Medical, Marketing, Regulatory and Legal guidance Proactively identify training needs and develop effective deployment strategies for field teams Organize, facilitate and continually improve field team training and orientation, plan of action meetings and rollout of new materials Collaborate 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 to meet business goals Maintain ongoing communications with field management and other stakeholders to identify training needs and define objectives and strategies Co-create field organizational development plans and participate in brand and business planning, product launches and label expansions Partner with HR to align with company learning and development philosophy Manage vendor identification, selection and relationships for field training, including deliverables and budgets Stay informed on learning, training and development best practices and trends in pharmaceutical and life sciences, including digital, live and virtual platforms Document and maintain policies and procedures for areas of responsibility; share best practices across international teams as needed Ensure training programs comply with legal, regulatory and compliance guidelines Influence and collaborate with senior leadership and multiple stakeholders to align on objectives and provide consistent training direction Develop rapport and credibility with key stakeholders; work independently and as part of a team Education And Experience
Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry 2+ years training and development experience in field or training role Proficiency in creating customized workshops for field teams based on instructional design/adult learning principles Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects/priorities, including budgeting Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to travel domestically as needed Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of leadership experience (Field, HQ) Pain marketplace experience, clinical pain management experience, formulary and/or system access knowledge Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in-classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations) Commercial pharmaceutical training experience Experience leading virtual training teams and knowledge of customer engagement platforms Understanding of account management principles and engaging organized customer groups in complex health ecosystems Experience as an account executive in complex markets US Market Access training experience preferred Pay Range
$157,100 - $235,600 Disclosure Statement
The range provided is a base salary estimate. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Overtime pay may apply where required by law. Actual base salary will depend on skills, experience and other job-related factors. Vertex offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, educational assistance, 401(k) matching and more. Flex Designation and Eligibility
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible. Flex status may be adjusted per Vertex policy. In this hybrid role, options include: Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility Note: Flex status is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may change. Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any protected characteristic. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
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Associate Director, North America Commercial Field Team- Pain. Vertex Pharmaceuticals is looking to hire a full-time Associate Director to develop training materials/curriculum and enhance the skill and knowledge for our US field teams for our Pain portfolio. This position is hybrid and requires home office presence 3 days a week. The AD will report to the Head of Pain Training. Key Duties And Responsibilities
Work cross functionally across Pain program teams to develop, deliver and evaluate training programs, curricula and materials for field representatives and field leadership Lead training activities for US field teams including disease education materials, training curriculum and ongoing new hire training programs Design relevant training modules and onboarding materials/curriculum in accordance with Medical, Marketing, Regulatory and Legal guidance Proactively identify training needs and develop effective deployment strategies for field teams Organize, facilitate and continually improve field team training and orientation, plan of action meetings and rollout of new materials Collaborate 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 to meet business goals Maintain ongoing communications with field management and other stakeholders to identify training needs and define objectives and strategies Co-create field organizational development plans and participate in brand and business planning, product launches and label expansions Partner with HR to align with company learning and development philosophy Manage vendor identification, selection and relationships for field training, including deliverables and budgets Stay informed on learning, training and development best practices and trends in pharmaceutical and life sciences, including digital, live and virtual platforms Document and maintain policies and procedures for areas of responsibility; share best practices across international teams as needed Ensure training programs comply with legal, regulatory and compliance guidelines Influence and collaborate with senior leadership and multiple stakeholders to align on objectives and provide consistent training direction Develop rapport and credibility with key stakeholders; work independently and as part of a team Education And Experience
Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry 2+ years training and development experience in field or training role Proficiency in creating customized workshops for field teams based on instructional design/adult learning principles Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects/priorities, including budgeting Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Ability to travel domestically as needed Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of leadership experience (Field, HQ) Pain marketplace experience, clinical pain management experience, formulary and/or system access knowledge Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in-classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations) Commercial pharmaceutical training experience Experience leading virtual training teams and knowledge of customer engagement platforms Understanding of account management principles and engaging organized customer groups in complex health ecosystems Experience as an account executive in complex markets US Market Access training experience preferred Pay Range
$157,100 - $235,600 Disclosure Statement
The range provided is a base salary estimate. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Overtime pay may apply where required by law. Actual base salary will depend on skills, experience and other job-related factors. Vertex offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, educational assistance, 401(k) matching and more. Flex Designation and Eligibility
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible. Flex status may be adjusted per Vertex policy. In this hybrid role, options include: Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility Note: Flex status is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may change. Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any protected characteristic. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
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