Director, Commercial Learning and Development

Job Title: Director, Commercial Learning & Development

The Director/Senior Director of Commercial Learning and Development provides strategic leadership to the Commercial Training function to ensure maximum effectiveness. The Director/ Senior Director of Commercial Learning and Development is responsible for the overall creation and delivery of customized training solutions across our entire commercial organization.

Location: Remote, east coast preferred 

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for developing a sales training platform, strategy & tactics, for our current and future product portfolio.
• Develop and implement an effective and compliant Training Program to support all aspects of the commercialized portfolio (product, disease state, account selling, skill building, etc.)
• Conduct and partner with Regional Clinic Specialists and Medical Affairs for New Employee Training and Onboarding to provide initial understanding of clinical and product knowledge
• Develop annual training budget to support new hire training, on-going training and development, regional and national Plan of Action (POA) meetings, vendor support and professional development initiatives
• Collaborate with internal functions to ensure the successful execution of the Training and Development Program: Finance, Compliance, Human Resources and Leadership
• Work hand-in-hand with Marketing to support the marketing strategy and tactics to achieve the franchise and corporate goals
• Consistently assess ongoing training needs and competitive landscapes to ensure maximum effectiveness of customer facing teams while partnering with external vendors, facilitators and curriculum professionals
• Manage the relationship with all appropriate vendors across the franchises
• Conduct periodic field rides with Account Managers and Managed Access personnel to ensure the pull-through of training strategy
• Develop, plan and execute on training and development needs at annual Plan of Action (POA) meetings for all Commercial Functions
• Work with Human Resources, Compliance and Information Technology functions to establish an organized and coordinated Learning Management System for continuous training and development
• Collaborate with Marketing, Medical and Regional Sales Directors to roll out new marketing material and ensure the field sales team can use the material proficiently
• Oversight on the development and training of Regional Field Trainers to support the training plan, brand strategies and overall corporate goals

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience including and understanding of Sales, Training, and Marketing functions within the pharmaceutical industry
• Minimum of 7 years of leading Training & Development function within the medical and/or specialty pharmaceutical Industry
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience including leading, developing, and coaching a high-performance team
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards affecting Pharmaceutical Products
• Ability to effectively present recommendations to senior managers and Leadership Team
• Attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Manage confidential information appropriately
• Excellent oral, writing and critical thinking capabilities
• Flexible and adaptable
• Positive thinking and enthusiasm
• Project management experience a plus
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently
• Familiarity with FDA approval procedures
• Excellent computer skills. Strong proficiency in Microsoft programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access

At Invivyd we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. Here all applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.