Associate Director Training

Company: Viridian Therapeutics, Inc.

At Viridian, we are focused on developing best-in-class medicines for people living with autoimmune and rare diseases. Leveraging our team’s expertise in antibody discovery and engineering, we have created a robust pipeline of differentiated investigational therapeutic candidates for well-validated targets.

This role is fully remote. Travel to headquarters or alternate sites for meetings and training events will be required at the discretion of management.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director, Commercial Training and Development, the Associate Director, Commercial Training - Veligrotug is responsible for assisting in the development of all product, disease state, competitive landscape, and skills training for all field personnel. The role involves development, operational planning, and implementation of the full annual training program, primary facilitation of all sales training classes, pull through of learning programs, and skills training for field leadership and Specialty Account Managers.

Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Develop, coordinate, execute and deliver field force training programs to improve impact and commercial performance
• Implement an onboarding plan for sales team members covering disease state education, product training, and selling skills
• Assess employee skills, performance, and productivity to prepare written evaluations with content for continuous improvement
• Research new training materials and platforms that may enhance training procedures and provide value to our field force associates
• Track and maintain all records related to completed modules, assessments, and annual certifications

Qualifications:

• 10 years of relevant sales training experience including content development and delivery
• Experience building a launch training program and related content, 1st commercial launch experience preferred
• Bachelor of Arts/Science required.
• Advanced degrees preferred (e.g., Masters, MBA, etc.)
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven mindset of proactive continuous improvement
• Efficient independent worker with ability to focus and drive for results
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to handle multiple tasks
• Strong commitment to ethical standards
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 30% with periods of 70% travel required during sales force hiring and launch phases
• The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience

Benefits:

Viridian offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive pay and stock options for all employees
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% of premiums paid by Viridian for employees and their eligible dependents
• Fertility and mental health programs
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life, Travel and AD&D
• 401(k) Company Match with immediate company vest
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Generous vacation plan and paid company holiday shutdowns
• Various mental, financial, and proactive physical health programs covered by Viridian

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibility.