Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs Training (Boston, MA)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

  • Boston, MA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Training Associate Director is responsible for supporting the oversight of all Training related activities within the Global Regulatory Affairs organization. This role will work to create, curate, and deliver top notch learning experiences including both technical and professional development for the team. The Training Associate Director will report directly to the Senior Director of Regulatory Compliance and Business Operations.Key Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Stay abreast of training best practices and evaluate internal practices by gathering and analyzing data, working with internal shareholders to identify organizational gaps and implement programs or processes to meet those needs.
  • Partner with learning colleagues across the organization in the creation and implementation of Vertex University to help drive a culture of continuous learning.
  • Enhance efficiency and effectiveness of learning programs through thoughtful use of e-Learning and micro-learning approaches.
  • Research and assess external leadership development programs, identify resources and assessments that can facilitate leader development globally and align with the Vertex leadership model.
  • Manage vendor relationships, providing ongoing coaching and feedback while ensuring the completion of work in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Manage Global Regulatory Affairs onboarding program, ensuring materials are kept up to date for optimal new hire experience.
  • Work closely with learning leads across the organization to ensure a robust learning culture and efficient use of learning resources across the company.
Knowledge and Skills:
  • Strong presentation and exceptional training delivery & facilitation skills
  • Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to quickly respond to evolving organization and business demands
  • Direct experience with Learning Management Systems and digital learning
  • Strong proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Word and eLearning applications
  • Ability to foster a positive and collaborative team environment
Education and Experience:
  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a relevant field
  • Typically requires 8 years of learning and development and training experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Specialized experience in adult learning with expertise in designing and delivering live and e-learning training and development content.
  • Experience in managing learning vendors and working with learning consultants.
We’re enabling flexibility and choice between individuals and their managers to maintain our strong culture of collaboration and ensure a daily vibrancy within our sites globally. In this Hybrid or On-Site-Eligible role, you can choose to work:1. Hybrid and work remotely up to two days per week; or select2. On-Site and work 5 days per week with ad hoc flexibility.#LI-EE1 #LI-HybridCompany InformationVertex 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.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals