Kidney Field Training Associate Director

Job Description

General Summary:

The Associate Director, Kidney Training & Development is a strategic leadership role responsible for designing and leading capability-building initiatives that support the success of the Kidney business at Vertex. This position oversees more than traditional training and development activities and plays a critical role in advancing leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and field readiness.

In addition, this role serves as the primary training lead for our customer engagement liaison team. The Associate Director partners closely with Commercial, Medical, Market Access, HR, Compliance, and other key stakeholders to build a high-performing, customer-centric, and compliant organization.

Key Duties and 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

Serve as the primary training lead for the customer engagement liaison team

Advance leadership development and organizational effectiveness

Drive capability-building initiatives across the business

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

Leverage adult learning principles to deliver innovative, engaging learning experiences across modalities (live, virtual, digital, peer-led)

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

Ensure all training content and delivery adhere to Vertex standards and are compliant with legal, regulatory, and medical guidance

Continuously identify and implement new approaches to enhance the effectiveness, scalability, and learner experience of training programs

Perform other duties as needed

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, training strategy, and capability development

Demonstrated expertise in leadership development and building leader effectiveness programs

Strong understanding of customer engagement models and the capabilities required for successful field execution

Ability to translate business strategy into practical, high-impact learning solutions

Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills

Strong stakeholder management and ability to influence across a matrixed organization

Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing competing priorities

Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills

Ability to analyze data and use insights to drive decision-making and continuous improvement

Knowledge of compliance considerations within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare industry

High degree of collaboration, adaptability, and execution focus

Education and Experience:

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

Experience in developing leadership development programs, is preferred

Experience in rare disease, nephrology, or immunology preferred

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

Pay Range:

$157,000 - $235,600

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.

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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