Senior Director, Commercial Learning and Development and Onboarding

About Celldex

Celldex is pioneering new horizons in immunology to deliver life-changing therapies. We are relentless in our pursuit of novel antibody-based treatments that engage the human immune system and directly affect critical pathways to improve the lives of patients with allergic, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. We have built a culture where innovative and talented people thrive—focusing a significant effort on attracting and retaining passionate and motivated employees who want to play a role in helping people with serious health conditions and who see this effort as personally rewarding. In our highly entrepreneurial environment, employees are empowered and the opportunity for professional development occurs every day.

Overview

Celldex is pioneering new horizons in immunology to deliver life-changing therapies. We are relentless in our pursuit of novel antibody-based treatments that engage the human immune system and directly affect critical pathways to improve the lives of patients with allergic, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders. We have built a culture where innovative and talented people thrive—focusing a significant effort on attracting and retaining passionate and motivated employees who want to play a role in helping people with serious health conditions and who see this effort as personally rewarding. In our highly entrepreneurial environment, employees are empowered and the opportunity for professional development occurs every day.Celldex is now entering an exciting new chapter – building a commercial team to launch barzolvolimab - the most advanced anti-KIT therapy in pivotal development that has the potential to redefine treatment for multiple allergy and dermatological diseases with Phase 3 studies in CSU, ColdU, SD and phase 2 studies in AD and PN. We’re looking for curious, driven builders who can connect their day-to-day work to enterprise-level impact, endlessly prioritize what matters most, and deliver on their commitments with urgency and ownership.  If you’re energized by building something meaningful, excited to grow personally and professionally, and motivated to create lasting impact in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment, we’d love to meet you.Ready to make an impact? Learn more about joining the Celldex Team today!

Responsibilities

The Sr. Director, Commercial Learning and Development and Onboarding will design and lead the strategy and execution to build enterprise-wide capabilities in support of Celldex’s first commercial product launch. This leader will establish and scale onboarding and learning programs across the Company, including but not limited to sales, marketing, and market access, ensuring teams are fully prepared for success. Partnering cross-functionally, the Sr. Director will establish the foundational training infrastructure, oversee content development and delivery, and continuously measure and enhance learning effectiveness.Responsibilities:Design and execute the commercial training strategy for a first product launch for all commercial functionsDevelop foundational onboarding programs for medical affairs, sales, marketing, market access teams and other home office and field functionsPartner with HR to integrate best practices into Corporate Onboarding ProgramBuild and deliver launch training curriculum (e.g., disease state, product, competition, objection handling)Lead development of training materials, tools, and job aids in collaboration with Medical, Regulatory, Legal, and Commercial stakeholdersCoordinate and execute live training events (e.g., national sales meetings, launch meetings, field rides)Select and manage external vendors (e.g., content development, training platforms, LMS)Establish training metrics and assess program effectiveness; drive continuous improvementEnsure compliance with all relevant policies, including promotional review and training documentationServe as point of contact for all commercial training needs across the organizationBuild training infrastructure (e.g., LMS, certification processes) appropriate for scaling post-launchHire, manage, and develop L&D teamLead matrixed training team with dotted line oversight of field marketing managers, commercial operations, and other select functional representativesProvide operational support and adult learning best practices to medical affairs organizationDevelop and execute training curriculum for Physician Speaker Programs and Patient Advocacy programs

Qualifications

10+ years in biotech/pharma commercial training or related roles requiredPre-launch experience strongly preferredProven ability to create training from scratch in a fast-paced, startup environmentExcellent vendor procurement and management experienceExpert knowledge of adult learning principles and training effectiveness measuresExcellent project management and communication skillsAbility to travel as needed (up to ~35%)Prior field leadership experience preferred; prior team leadership experience requiredDemonstrated ability to establish credibility with sales, marketing, market access, and Medical Affairs professionals, as well as HCP customersExperience and/or expertise in Training & Development roles in highly clinical/scientifically-driven teams, and innovative cultures.Compensation The expected base salary range for this position is $203,157 to $263,841. We are committed to compensating employees equitably based on several factors including experience, education, licensure/certifications, skill level, location of the position, and availability of similar talent in a competitive market.Compensation for this role includes base salary, annual discretionary bonus, long term incentive, 401(K) plan with employer contribution, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of our benefits can be found on our careers page.Celldex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that strives to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to promoting a diverse environment through development, recruiting and community outreachJob Summary