Learning & Development Associate Director
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
June 27, 2026
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
United States
Human Resources
Position Summary:
We are seeking an education and learning expert to lead enterprise-wide initiatives supporting the end-to-end employee learning experience. The Associate Director will develop and lead programs that drive understanding of the business and deepen connection to culture, including a reimagined first-year journey and ongoing learning in critical development areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead an enterprise-level training rationalization to ensure efficient delivery of core content and alignment with organizational goals
- Develop and lead an end-to-end employee learning plan rooted in research and best practice across career stages
- Design and implement a first-year learning journey aligned to values, culture, and business objectives
- Partner cross-functionally with HR stakeholders and compliance training owners to ensure the learning journey meets training needs and requirements
- Manage vendor relationships and contractual expectations to ensure quality of services and materials
- Measure and report program impacts and efficacy; use data to inform curriculum revision
- Manage day-to-day program delivery to ensure consistent quality and connection to employee learning goals
- Partner with the Senior Director on vision, guiding principles, and planning for a cohesive learning ecosystem
- Drive development of engaging, interactive learning materials
- Utilize a multi-modal approach for delivery and tracking
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, or Organizational Development; Master’s preferred
- 8+ years in learning and development, focused on onboarding or employee training
- Expert knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
- Proven experience designing and implementing learning programs (e-learning and blended)
- Understanding of UDL and commitment to accessibility
- Strong project management; ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in LMS and other training delivery tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in instructional design, training, or project management (e.g., CPTD, PMP)
- Experience in a fast-paced, innovative, or technology-driven environment
We are seeking an education and learning expert to lead enterprise-wide initiatives supporting the end-to-end employee learning experience. The Associate Director will develop and lead programs that drive understanding of the business and deepen connection to culture, including a reimagined first-year journey and ongoing learning in critical development areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead an enterprise-level training rationalization to ensure efficient delivery of core content and alignment with organizational goals
- Develop and lead an end-to-end employee learning plan rooted in research and best practice across career stages
- Design and implement a first-year learning journey aligned to values, culture, and business objectives
- Partner cross-functionally with HR stakeholders and compliance training owners to ensure the learning journey meets training needs and requirements
- Manage vendor relationships and contractual expectations to ensure quality of services and materials
- Measure and report program impacts and efficacy; use data to inform curriculum revision
- Manage day-to-day program delivery to ensure consistent quality and connection to employee learning goals
- Partner with the Senior Director on vision, guiding principles, and planning for a cohesive learning ecosystem
- Drive development of engaging, interactive learning materials
- Utilize a multi-modal approach for delivery and tracking
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources, or Organizational Development; Master’s preferred
- 8+ years in learning and development, focused on onboarding or employee training
- Expert knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies
- Proven experience designing and implementing learning programs (e-learning and blended)
- Understanding of UDL and commitment to accessibility
- Strong project management; ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in LMS and other training delivery tools
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in instructional design, training, or project management (e.g., CPTD, PMP)
- Experience in a fast-paced, innovative, or technology-driven environment