Job Description

General Summary:

The Commercial Training Associate Director will be part of the Global Commercial Excellence team and contribute to the development of a marketing competency model, overall marketing excellence, change management initiatives, and innovation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives the organizational adoption of the Marketing Competency Model
• Leads the communication plan and channels in the roll out
• Works with and influences senior commercial leaders to ensure a consistent message and usage
• Establishes metrics for what a successful adoption of the competency model entails both globally and locally
• Works with Learning and Development business partners to ensure the competency model is included in all relevant HR tools and systems
• Contributes to the launch and development of the Marketing Excellence
• Establishes metrics for what a successful marketing university entails
• Gathers necessary needs analysis to establish training needs for the future for all levels of proficiency as per the competency model
• Owns the design and development of certain eModule developments and instructor led training courses
• Contributes to the practice of marketing innovation
• Collaborates with internal thought leader teams and external vendors to establish marketing best practices and translate this into actionable initiatives for the marketing organization

Knowledge and Skills:

• Expertise in driving systemic change and innovation across a large, matrixed organization, with limited guidance or supervision
• A proven track record of driving results through strong partnership with other functions and geographies
• A track record of inspiring individuals to become open to change, designing and providing effective tools as needed to lead the individuals through the change process
• Extensive experience within the commercial function, the pharmaceutical marketing function and marketing
• Experience in successfully executing tactics that align to the right marketing mix and coordination of tactical plans to maximize the impact of the strategies
• Track record in understanding, developing, aligning and monitoring the components of a product strategy, directly or indirectly
• Experience developing metrics and KPIs for programs and tactical initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional relationships, navigate the organization and influence individuals at all levels

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required
• Typically requires 5 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

Pay Range:

$157,000 - $235,600

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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