Director, Commercial Learning and Development

Job Title:

Director, Commercial Learning and Development

Location:

San Diego, CA / Hybrid / Remote

Position type:

FLSA:

Full time

Exempt

Department:

Commercial

At Avidity Biosciences, we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving people’s lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs, which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. If you are a committed, solution-oriented thinker, join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated, collaborative, agile and focused on the needs of patients. 

Avidity Biosciences, Inc.'s mission is to profoundly improve people's lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics - Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs™). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform, Avidity demonstrated the first-ever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline, including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information about our AOC platform, clinical development pipeline, and people, please visit www.aviditybiosciences.com and engage with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

The Opportunity

The Director, Commercial Learning and Development, will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive Learning and Development programs that support our Commercial teams to successfully launch our 3 late-stage rare neuromuscular programs. They will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify training needs, develop educational content, and ensure that our sales and marketing teams are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in competitive markets.

What You Will Contribute

• Build and establish world-class onboarding, new hire, and advanced training programs for cross-functional Commercial teams
• Develop and manage the execution of core and role-specific training curriculums in close coordination with cross-functional and leadership stakeholders
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to include Learning & Development in Commercial meetings as warranted
• Partner with commercial leadership to identify learning and development gaps and needs by team, and initiate learning programs accordingly
• Ensure that ongoing training and development meets current team needs and is delivered effectively
• Collaborate with IT to design and implement Learning Management System (LMS)
• Implement mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs; analyze feedback and performance metrics to continuously improve learning initiative
• Develop and maintain a repository of training resources, best practices, and learning materials for easy access by the commercial teams
• Select and manage vendors as appropriate to assist with program design, implementation, and maintenance
• Design ongoing learning programs in support of team and POA meetings
• Partner with external event management partner to design effective team meetings
• Ensure that all training programs comply with industry regulations, company policies, and standards of practice

What We Seek

• Bachelors’ degree
• Minimum 10+ years experience, or equivalent
• Minimum of 8 years of life sciences industry experience
• 6 years in a management or leadership role of people or function 
• Knowledge of Learning Management Systems and other relevant applications
• Understanding of pharmaceutical sales and customer engagement models, especially in rare disease launches
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple projects to successful completion
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and accomplish goals within a matrixed environment
• Ability to travel as the position requires 

• The base salary range for this role is $214,000.00 - $236,500.00 The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience, skillset, internal equity and market factors.
• Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits, including annual and spot bonuses, stock options and RSUs, and a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition, the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical, dental, vision, and LTD, and four weeks of time off.
• A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees, opportunities for job-specific training offered by industry, and an education reimbursement program.

Avidity Biosciences

10578 Science Center Dr. Suite 125

San Diego, CA

92121

O: 858-401-7900

F: 858-401-7901