Director, North America Field Training - Kidney Diseases

Job Description

General Summary:

Rare opportunity for a high performing individual who is looking to excel in a collaborative science driven organization. The Director of NACFT, Kidney Diseases is responsible for leading the field training efforts for Vertex’s kidney disease franchises, including Povetacicept (POVE) and APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD). This individual will lead a team of Associate Training Directors who will lead projects focused on delivering disease, product, and competency-based learning for field team utilization, including initial onboarding, pre-launch programs, launch training, all national and regional field meetings and new-hire training for our North America (NA) Commercial field teams.

The ideal candidate must possess a unique blend of pharmaceutical training experience and scientific aptitude that will enable them to lead through the application of learning best practices and subject matter expertise. The individual must be a strong collaborator able to work cross-functionally with both Commercial and Medical Teams, as well as across the broader organization (HR, Legal, Regulatory and Compliance teams).

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Development of disease education content and materials for designated POVE indications and AMKD to train our US commercial teams when required
• Work cross-functionally to develop, deliver and evaluate training programs, curricula and corresponding training materials and programs for field representatives and field leadership
• Design all relevant training modules and onboarding materials 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, including the roll-out of new materials, messages, competitive selling and other training tools
• Work with Commercial cross-functional teams to plan, design and deliver all training at National Meetings and POAs
• Proactively conduct on-going communications with field management and other key stakeholders to identify training needs and develop role-specific training objectives and strategies to meet those needs
• Represent Learning and Development in brand and business planning and product launches
• Partner with HR team to ensure alignment with company learning and development philosophy
• Manage the identification and selection of vendors, and 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
• Complete ad hoc projects and analyses relating to group responsibilities as requested

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.  MBA or relevant Master’s degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• 3+ years commercial training experience in field or training role
• Ability to balance and meet the training needs of multiple field teams and prioritize efforts according to business criticality
• 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 a senior leadership team and multiple key stakeholders across teams to align objectives and provide consistent training direction
• Demonstrated excellence in project management and effectively managing multiple projects/priorities including budgeting and actual spending 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; a 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

Pay Range:

$191,700 - $287,600

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.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. 
 

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com