Manager Of Commercial Training, Rare Disease

JOB TITLE: Manager of Commercial Training, Rare Disease

Company Overview Amryt Pharma is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the development and commercialization of innovative therapies for patients with debilitating rare diseases. We depend on the commitment, ideas and actions of each individual employee to advance patient care and create a sustainable future for our organization. Drawing upon available data and the diverse perspectives of individuals and functions, we encourage a free exchange of ideas. We are a learning organization and work with urgency, an entrepreneurial mindset that challenges the status quo and efficient operations. We strive to be leaders by making sound decisions with all of our stakeholders’ interests in mind. We know patients rely on us, and we strive to operate in a way that builds trust. Amryt Pharma was acquired by Chiesi in 2023.

Amryt values agility, integrity and teamwork. The company’s transformation provides an extraordinary environment for individuals to advance their professional growth and development. Amryt follows a hybrid model of work that combines in office workdays when needed and working from home.

The company is looking to attract leaders to its organization who share a commitment to provide the highest level of service to patients with rare diseases. Key areas of focus include intimate knowledge of the patient experience in order to provide industry leading support services, along with exceptional clinical knowledge to ensure the company’s educational efforts support transformative care of patients.

In addition to commercial activities, Amryt has built a diversified rare disease pipeline and will continue to execute and deliver on bringing much-needed therapies to patients.

Position Description

In partnership with sales leaders, marketing, medical, market access and PRB (Promotional Regulatory Board), the Manager of Training will be responsible for delivering comprehensive training solutions supporting Amryt Commercial Sales teams exceed their assigned sales revenue and key brand performance goals. This role will be accountable for coordinating and delivering comprehensive training solutions for new hire training, pre-launch, launch, post launch and ad-hoc initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, design and implement comprehensive commercial training across all rare product lines/assets (50%)

• Assist in creating continuous education and training programs related to sales-skills enhancement and leadership development (25%)

• LMS (learning management system) administration including content management and user assignment (15%)

• Organize and standardize sales training materials; maintain inventory of training materials; coordinate with functional colleague within the broader Amryt Group (10%)

Qualifications and Experience

• A BS/BA degree, preferably in Life Sciences, Business or Education

A minimum of 3-5 years of pharmaceutical sales training experience, with significant experience in Rare Diseases.

• Working knowledge/experience in Adult Learning Principles, ADDIE and/or SAM

• Prior experience in working with external vendors/consultants.

• Proven experience in sales training, either as a dedicated commercial trainer, field trainer or through experiences as a pharmaceutical sales rep/sales manager where training was integral with the role.

• Proven understanding of selling skills and disease state knowledge; able to quickly learn new disease states and products.

• Strong presentation/facilitation skills with an ability to conduct live/virtual classroom training programs for employees • Excellent facilitation, verbal, and written communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Power Point and Excel (Articulate Storyline and/or Captivate skills preferred)

• Able to function professionally and constructively in both individual and team-oriented projects with a high level of organizational skills

• Able to be fully or partially office based (Boston, MA)

• Able and willing to travel as required (domestically and internationally) including some evening, weekend and overnight travel

• Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation