Associate Director, Commercial Effectiveness & Training

TLDR

Lead the design and delivery of training programs to enhance sales teams' capabilities and drive success for a key product launch in 2026.

The AD, Commercial Effectiveness & Training will help design and deliver impactful training programs to elevate the knowledge and capabilities of customer-facing teams, including Field Sales, Account Managers, and Infusion Educator roles. Reporting to the Director, Commercial Effectiveness & Training, this role will play a key part in preparing Sobi for an upcoming 2026 product launch.

In collaboration with Field Leadership, the Brand Team and various cross-functional partners the manager will lead the planning and execution of onboarding training initiatives that equip teams for launch readiness and sustained success.

Preference for Boston based candidates.

Key responsibilities: 

  • Responsible for coordinating & facilitating new hire training (virtual and live)
  • Develop, implement, and facilitate training programs and workshops as required for National Sales and Plan of Action (POA) Meetings
  • Identify learning gaps and create effective content that improves the desired outcome for our field teams in partnership with Director, Commercial Effectiveness & Training
  • Manage the processes associated with the Medical, Legal and Regulatory review for appropriate training assets
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of experience
  • ~5-8 years of experience in a pharmaceutical/biotech company within a commercial organization
  • At least 2 years training experience, Corporate/Inhouse trainer preferred
  • Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with instructional design and facilitating training workshops to small and large groups in live and virtual environments
  • Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (e.g., mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations, etc.)
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines amidst shifting priorities

Personal Attributes:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Customer-centric
  • Collaborative and flexible
  • Highly organized with strong planning capabilities
  • Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and recommending solutions
  • Works with a sense of urgency and efficiency, while maintaining attention to detail
  • Self-starter, with ability to think creatively and solid problem-solving skills
  • Excels in producing clear and concise communications, both written and verbal
  • Demonstrates critical, creative thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable with technology and learning/mastering software systems
  • Demonstrated project coordination experience
  • Ability to work and coordinate cross-nationally
  • Demonstrated proficiency across Microsoft Office and associated tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Compensation and Total Rewards at Sobi

At Sobi, we are dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive and industry-competitive total rewards package. Our compensation philosophy is designed to recognize and reward talent, ensuring that your contributions are valued and reflected in your overall rewards.

Your total compensation at Sobi goes beyond just your base salary and annual bonus. It also includes a robust suite of benefits, such as:

  • competitive 401(k) match to support your financial future.
  • Tuition and wellness reimbursements to invest in your personal and professional growth.
  • comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package to prioritize your health and well-being.
  • Additional recognition awards to celebrate your achievements.

The base salary range for this role is $148,000-$195,000. Each individual offer will be determined based on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, and location. Additionally, this role is eligible for both short-term and long-term bonuses, as outlined in the plan details.

All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership. Are you ready to be on the Sobi team? Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease.

Why Join Us?

We are a global company with over 1,900 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins, and a Board with a stellar track record, we’re ready to take on the world’s diseases, ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others’ lives because that’s exactly what we do here. If you’re seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better, healthier place, we just may have a job for you.

We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package, to support the health and happiness of our staff.

Sobi Culture

At Sobi, we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases, and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.

As a specialized biopharmaceutical company, we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments, we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one, but we know we can’t change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients, partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together, we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Sobi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Sobi are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status or protected groups by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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Benefits

Education Stipend

Tuition and wellness reimbursements to invest in your personal and professional growth.

Health Insurance

A comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package to prioritize your health and well-being.

Sobi is a specialized international biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for rare diseases in haematology, immunology, and specialty areas. By emphasizing sustainable access to these treatments, we aim to transform the lives of patients and their families worldwide.

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