Director – Head of Commercial Learning & Development

Legend Biotech

. Set the commercial training and capability-building strategy by identifying clinical, functional, and leadership knowledge gaps .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $193,629 - $254,137 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading commercial training functions, developing capability-building strategies, and executing training programs within the Oncology sector. Proven ability to influence stakeholders, manage resources, and drive performance through effective training and development initiatives.

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Commercial Training LeadershipOncology ExperienceCapability-Building Strategy DevelopmentTraining Program ExecutionStakeholder Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Commercial TrainingSales TrainingInstructional DesignCapability BuildingProgram ManagementLearning Measurement FrameworksClinical EducationBudget ManagementResource PlanningPerformance Impact Evaluation

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationInfluencing SkillsTeam LeadershipNegotiation SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeExcelPowerPointWord

Industry Keywords

OncologyCommercial Capability StrategiesCustomer EngagementSales Skills TrainingAgency Partner ManagementField-Based TrainingLearning Trends EvaluationDiversity and InclusionChange InitiativesStakeholder Alignment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set the commercial training and capability-building strategy by identifying clinical, functional, and leadership knowledge gaps
Build, develop, and lead a high-performing commercial training team
Lead cross-functional development of training programs covering therapy area, product knowledge, account management, business acumen, customer engagement, and campaign execution
Build relationships with senior stakeholders, customers, and agencies and align enterprise capability priorities
Establish and lead agency and vendor partner networks
Own resource planning, prioritization, governance, and visibility of learning work programs
Develop, refine, and embed a Learning Capabilities Measurement Plan demonstrating business and performance impact
Anticipate and address capability gaps across commercial field teams
Lead promotional training content strategy, development, delivery, and copy approval for Oncology events and product launches
Lead ongoing clinical and sales skills training, including execution at POA and FEM
Ensure training complies with customer-interaction SOPs
Incorporate coaching reports, ride-alongs, and knowledge checks into curriculum development
Evaluate external and customer-facing learning trends and translate them into scalable commercial capability opportunities
Serve on the Extended LT and act as a strategic advisor and partner to business operations and commercial leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Business, Life Sciences, Organizational Leadership, Education, or a related field
12+ years of progressive commercial experience in sales, clinical education, sales training, and/or marketing roles with demonstrated success in-market
10+ years in Commercial Training
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 common goals and targets
Ability to make decisions balancing a variety of factors and set clear direction during uncertainty and change
High performance standards and follow-through on commitments
Executive presence and ability to influence senior internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated leadership in instructional design/adult learning, capability building, upskilling, and enterprise change initiatives
Ability to translate Oncology therapy area strategy into commercial capability priorities
Strong portfolio, budget, resource, and program management skills
Ability to lead effectively and collaboratively in a matrix environment, with excellent executive communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and negotiation skills
Ability to act with courage, foster teamwork, and create a speak-up culture that celebrates inclusion and diversity
Experience leading a commercial training function or team within Oncology or a specialty pharmaceutical organization
Experience developing and executing enterprise-wide commercial capability strategies
Experience leading clinical and sales skills training for field-based commercial teams
Experience planning and delivering training at major commercial events, including POA, FEM, product launches, and national sales meetings
Experience establishing learning measurement frameworks and connecting training outcomes to field performance and business priorities
Experience managing agency partners, training budgets, and multiple concurrent learning initiatives
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus and/or equity is available to employees in eligible roles
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one
Eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after three (3) months of employment
Paid time off including vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Legal assistance
Supplemental pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Voluntary commuter benefits
Family planning and care resources
Well-being initiatives
Peer-to-peer recognition programs