Director of Commercial Learning and Development

About This Role:
As the Director of Commercial Learning and Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial capability strategy within our organization. You will partner with Commercial Leadership to translate business priorities into scalable learning and performance solutions that enhance field execution and drive impactful business results. You will be integral in defining and executing a comprehensive learning strategy that supports launch readiness, strengthens field effectiveness, and adapts to market dynamics. As a trusted advisor, you will leverage data and industry best practices to create innovative learning ecosystems that combine traditional and digital approaches, ensuring organizational efficiency.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the development and execution of a strategic learning plan aligned with commercial objectives and franchise priorities.

• Serve as the senior learning advisor to Commercial Leadership, impacting field effectiveness and business performance.

• Establish a capability roadmap to advance product knowledge, selling skills, and customer engagement excellence.

• Provide oversight for onboarding, continuous development, and launch readiness across field teams.

• Build executive-level partnerships and influence organizational priorities to drive strategic initiatives.

• Champion a culture of continuous learning and performance excellence across commercial teams.

• Design and implement innovative learning solutions that enhance performance and time-to-productivity.

• Utilize performance consulting methodologies to assess challenges and identify interventions.

• Lead, coach, and develop high-performing learning professionals fostering collaboration and innovation.

• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business priorities and compliance standards.

Who You Are:
You are a strategic thinker with a passion for learning and development. You thrive on building partnerships and influencing senior leaders to drive impactful business results. You excel in translating complex challenges into innovative solutions and are committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You are adaptable, forward-thinking, and dedicated to enhancing organizational readiness through strategic capability-building solutions.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree required: advanced degree preferred

• 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or related commercial roles.

• 5+ years of leadership experience in commercial learning and talent development.

• Proven track record in product launch and launch readiness leadership.

• Expertise in performance consulting, instructional design, and capability development methodologies.

• Strong analytical skills and experience translating data into strategic recommendations.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in Specialty, Immunology, or complex therapeutic areas.

• Experience with AI-enabled learning and performance support solutions.

• Success in building scalable capability models across franchises or customer-facing functions.

• Leadership in field effectiveness, account management, or commercial excellence initiatives.

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Additional Information

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance. 

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement 
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance 
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit 
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan 
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year 
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.