Learning & Development Associate Director (Edtech)

TL;DR

Learning & Development Associate Director (Edtech): Leading enterprise-wide initiatives to enhance the employee learning experience with an accent on designing comprehensive learning trajectories and programs. Focus on measuring program efficacy, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Location: Hybrid or On-Site in Boston, MA. The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

What you will do

• Lead 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 that supports individual contributors across career stages.
• Design and implement a comprehensive learning journey tailored to new employees’ first-year experience, ensuring alignment with Vertex’s values, culture, and business objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally with HR stakeholders and compliance training owners to ensure the learning journey cohesive and reflective of all training needs and requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships and contractual expectations to ensure quality of services and materials.
• Collaborate on instruments to measure and report out on program impacts and efficacy—and use that data to inform curriculum revision.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Human Resources or Organizational Development; Master’s degree in Education or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in learning and development, with a focus on onboarding or employee training programs.
• Expert working knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Expert understanding of instructional strategies and design methodologies.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing learning programs, including e-learning and blended learning solutions.
• Proficiency in learning management systems (LMS) and other training delivery tools.

Nice to have

• Certification in instructional design, training, or project management (e.g., CPTD, PMP).
• Experience in a fast-paced, innovative, or technology-driven environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive market-leading benefits to meet employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter).
• Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment.
• A generous commuting subsidy and matching charitable donations.
• 401(k) and so much more.