Associate Director, Commercial Training, Rare Disease

Ipsen

Associate Director of Commercial Training for Rare Disease at Ipsen developing and implementing training for field personnel. Responsible for agency project management and training program execution.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeBerkeley Heights • Massachusetts, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $143,250 - $210,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing training programs for Rare Disease commercial teams, with a strong focus on curriculum design, training effectiveness measurement, and collaboration across departments. Proficient in utilizing pharmaceutical systems and adult learning principles to enhance training delivery and employee performance.

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Biopharma Commercial ExperienceRare Disease Therapeutic Area ExperienceFacilitation & Presentation SkillsKnowledge of Pharmaceutical SystemsAdult Learning Principles

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentTraining Program ImplementationPerformance AssessmentTraining Effectiveness MeasurementContent Improvement Identification

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

IPSEN Global Learning PlatformACTOVeevaIEngage

Industry Keywords

Field Force TrainingNew Hire TrainingSustainment TrainingSales ExecutionGI/Hepatology

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate and execute the delivery of field force training programs for the Rare Disease commercial team(s), including New Hire Training, Sustainment Training, and NSM/POA training.
Implement and enhance 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 ordering of training materials, stocking, and shipping training materials
Research new training materials and tactics that might enhance our training procedures and provide value to our employees
On-board new hires and assign them training curriculum; 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 and identify opportunities for improvement to create a best-in-class training experience
Collaboration with marketing, sales, and other departments 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: 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
Develop measurement of training effectiveness and implement throughout all training activities
Monitor program budgets and upwardly manage project scope as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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 (e.g. ACTO, Veeva, iEngage)

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) with company contributions
group medical, dental and vision coverage
life and disability insurance
short- and long-term disability insurance
flexible spending accounts
parental leave
paid time off
discretionary winter shutdown
well-being allowance
commuter benefits