Associate Director, Kidney Training & Development

Job Description

General Summary:

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Associate Director (AD) of Kidney Field Training & Development to join the North America Commercial Field Training (NACFT) organization. Reporting to the Director, North America Commercial Field Training – Kidney, this individual will play a critical role in preparing our field organization for launch excellence across Vertex’s Kidney portfolio.

The AD will partner closely with cross-functional Kidney BU leaders in Marketing, Medical Affairs, Market Access, and Field Leadership to design, deliver, and continuously evolve learning solutions that build deep scientific fluency, confident messaging, and customer engagement excellence across our field and field leadership teams.

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
• Lead onboarding, POA, and launch readiness training that builds both scientific knowledge and commercial competencies aligned to the Vertex field model
• 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
• 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
• Leverage adult learning principles to deliver innovative, engaging learning experiences across modalities (live, virtual, digital, peer-led)
• Develop metrics, dashboards, and evaluation tools to measure training impact and reinforce field readiness and confidence
• Ensure all training content and delivery adhere to Vertex standards and are compliant with legal, regulatory, and medical guidance
• Contribute to the design and delivery of leadership development and competency-based programs for Kidney field leaders
• Continuously identify and implement new approaches to enhance the effectiveness, scalability, and learner experience of training programs
• Perform other duties as needed

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 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:

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:

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 [email protected]