Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc. Posted October 26, 2026

Associate Director, Commercial Training Rare Disease

Berkeley Heights, United States Full time
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About this opportunity

Title:

Associate Director, Commercial Training Rare Disease

Company:

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/   and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram .

Job Description:

The Associate Director, Commercial Training, Rare Disease is responsible for the development of all products, disease state, competitive landscape & skills training for all field personnel within the Rare Disease Portfolio. The role involves development, operational planning and implementation of the full annual training program, primary facilitation of training classes, pull through of learning programs and skills training for field leadership and clinical sales specialists.

The Associate Director is responsible for agency project management and execution of newly developed training programs, including management of legal, regulatory & medical approval process of various training initiatives. Collection of best practices from global colleagues, and U.S. franchises are also in the scope of the role.

What - Main Responsibilities

 

Coordinate and execute the delivery of field force training programs for the Rare disease commercial

team(s)

Implement and enhance 4 step Rare training program, including evolution of the RARE training brand

Assess employees’ skills, talents, performance and productivity and prepare written evaluations with

advice for improvement

Oversee the training in all key areas of Rare training operations, including order training materials,

stocking, and shipping training materials

Research new training materials and supplies that might enhance our training procedures and provide

value to our employees

On-board new hires and assign them to training sessions; suggestions of program enhancement are

expected

Identify future training needs and create curriculum to facilitate that training

Search for gaps in training material or content that should be filled to ensure a best-in-class training

experience

Collaboration with marketing on regular bases to drive program development and implementation is a

must

Contribute to the design, development, and analysis of training across functions and support efforts that

drive improvements in field force effectiveness Work closely with the HR team BOS Training Development Lead to maintain and deliver training content via the following platforms: o IPSEN Global Learning Platform (iLearn LMS)

ACTO rapid eLearning development and deployment

ACTO iPad application

Facilitate on boarding to other essential systems for execution (Veeva, iEngage etc.)

Manage administration and execution of certification

Monitor program budgets and upwardly manage project scope as needed

HOW - Knowledge & Experience

Knowledge & Experience (essential):

At least 8 years biopharma commercial experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience in Rare Disease therapeutic area

Strong facilitation & presentation skills

Knowledge of selling principles

Knowledge & Experience (preferred):

Regional field trainer experience is a plus

GI/Hepatology experience strongly preferred

Knowledge of adult learning principles is a plus

Knowledge of pharmaceutical systems used for sales execution & implementation is strongly preferred (ACTO, Veeva, iEngage)

Education / Certifications (essential):

BA/BS degree is required, an advanced degree would be a plus

Compensation

The annual base salary range for this position is $143,250 - $210,000

The pay range displayed above is the range of base pay compensation within which Ipsen expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. Individual compensation within this range depends on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, prior education and experience, job-related knowledge and demonstrated skills.

This job is eligible to participate in our incentive compensation program as well as our long-term incentives program.

At Ipsen we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package, including 401(k) with company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts. Ipsen also provides parental leave, paid time off, a discretionary winter shutdown, well-being allowance, commuter benefits, and much more.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application. Ipsen is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job details

Seniority
Associate Director
Function
Training
Therapeutic area
Rare Disease
Location
Berkeley Heights, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Training role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 27 comparable Associate Director Training roles across 15 biopharma companies.

27Comparable roles tracked
25Currently active
15Companies hiring similar roles
9Countries represented

Salary context

5 of 27 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $143,250/yr – $210,000/yr
Lowest disclosed · Sr. Instructional Designer & Trainer · AbbVie $84,500/yr – $162,000/yr
Highest disclosed · USMA Field Training Associate Director · Vertex US Distribution $157,000/yr – $235,600/yr
Peer group range $123,250 – $196,300 (median $159,000)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 27 comparable roles

United States15
India5
Poland1
Italy1
United Kingdom1
Spain1

+ 3 more countries

Seniority mix

27 of 27 peers have a known seniority level

Manager20
Senior5
Associate Director2

Therapeutic area mix

10 of 27 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology3
Dermatology & Aesthetics3
Vaccines & Infectious Disease2
Neuroscience2

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How we calculate "similar"

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

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Function Therapeutic area Seniority Country
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Incyte · Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania · Manager
Function Therapeutic area Adjacent seniority Country
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AbbVie · Branchburg, NJ · Senior
Function Therapeutic area Adjacent seniority Country
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SR AD, Commercial Training and Development (Johns Creek, GA, United States, Georgia)
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Unmatched or unknown dimensions score exactly the same: 0 points, never a partial guess. A role we know almost nothing about beyond its function bottoms out at 25%; it never inflates to 100% just because there's little to compare against. Seniority uses a defined ladder (Associate → Manager → Associate Director → Senior → Principal → Director → Senior Director → Executive/VP) so "Director" and "Senior Director" count as adjacent, but "Director" and "Executive/VP" do not.