Director, Head of Commercial Training

Legend Biotech is a global biotechnology company dedicated to treating and, one day, curing life-threatening diseases. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, we are advancing the next generation of cell therapy through a portfolio of innovative technologies, including autologous, allogeneic, and in vivo cell therapy approaches. Our research spans chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T), T-cell receptor (TCR-T), natural killer (NK) cell-based therapies, and other emerging platforms designed to transform the treatment of serious diseases. From our global network of research and development sites, we are committed to discovering and developing safe, effective, and cutting-edge therapies for patients worldwide.
Legend Biotech entered into a global collaboration agreement with Johnson & Johnson to jointly develop and commercialize CARVYKTI® (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel). Through this strategic partnership, we combine complementary expertise and capabilities to advance innovative immunotherapies for patients living with multiple myeloma.
Legend Biotech is seeking a Director, Head of Commercial Training as part of the Commercial team based Remotely.
Role Overview
The Director and HEAD, Commercial Training will set the strategy, lead the design, and oversee execution of an enterprise commercial learning and capability-building approach, with compelling content for learners in Legend commercial field roles, as well as in-house personnel.
This person will sit on the Extended LT and serve as a strategic advisor and integral partner to business operations and commercial leadership. Key components of this role will include setting the commercial training strategy, leading execution through the training team and partners, developing and monitoring KPIs, and proactively addressing capability and knowledge gaps.
Key Responsibilities
Set the commercial training and capability-building strategy by identifying clinical, functional, and leadership knowledge gaps across the organization
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing commercial training team by setting clear priorities, coaching talent, and creating accountability for the delivery of business-impacting learning programs.
Lead cross-functional development of training programs that drive learning and field success across therapy area, product knowledge, account management, business acumen, customer engagement, and campaign execution.
Build strong cross-functional internal and external relationships with senior stakeholders, customers, and agencies. Gain alignment on enterprise capability priorities and ensure delivery of timely, high-quality, engaging, and practically applicable learning programs.
Establish and lead a high-performing network of agency and vendor partners to support Legend’s growth
Own resource planning, prioritization, governance, and visibility of learning work programs to ensure the right cross-functional input, review, approval, and execution.
Accountable for developing, refining, and embedding a Learning Capabilities Measurement Plan that demonstrates the business and performance impact of learning modules, programs, and frameworks.
Anticipate and address capability gaps across commercial field teams by directing solutions through the training organization, cross-functional partners, or appropriate channels.
Accountable for the strategy, development, and delivery of promotional training content, including materials and the copy approval process, for major Oncology events such as ASCO/ASH reviews and product launches.
Lead the strategy, planning, and delivery of ongoing clinical and sales skills training, including execution at key annual commercial events such as POA and FEM.
Ensure all training is compliant and aligned with SOPs regarding customer interactions.
Ensure all facets of training (coaching reports, ride-alongs, knowledge checks, etc.) feed the development of curriculum.
Maintain an external and customer-facing focus to evaluate innovative training and learning trends and translate them into scalable opportunities to strengthen commercial capabilities.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Business, Life Sciences, Organizational Leadership, Education, or a related field. Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) preferred.
12+ years of progressive commercial experience in sales, clinical education, sales training, and/or marketing roles with demonstrated success in-market.
7+ years Oncology experience.
7+ years of training, capability-building, or commercial leadership experience.
5+ years of leading and managing a team.
Demonstrated experience leading a commercial training function and developing and executing commercial capability strategies across field teams.
Advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Proven track record of setting strategy, leading teams, and partners, and attaining organizational and personal objectives.
Proven track record of developing, mentoring, and driving teams toward commons goals and targets.
Makes decisions that balance a variety of factors, sets a clear direction for others in times of uncertainty and change, and constructively challenges the conventional wisdom or accepted ways of doing things.
Maintains high standards of performance, and follows through on commitments.