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Jim Tooley

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Assoc. Director, Commercial Training at Agios Pharmaceuticals
📍 Valparaiso, Indiana, United States

Jim Tooley is a seasoned learning and development executive with over 30 years of experience shaping talent within the pharmaceutical industry at companies like Novo Nordisk and Vertex Pharmaceuticals. He specializes in commercial sales training, leadership development, and global talent management. He holds a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Described as a strong patient advocate, Jim is passionate about launching life-changing treatments for underserved populations. His education in Kinesiology with a focus on sports medicine suggests a personal interest in physical health and wellness, which aligns with his professional focus on the pharmaceuticals industry.

He has consistently focused on the successful development of all employees across the enterprise throughout his career.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Assoc. Director, Commercial Training
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
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Employee Development
His career has been dedicated to enterprise-wide learning, talent management, and enhancing employee competencies at major pharmaceutical companies like Novo Nordisk and Vertex.
Patient Advocacy
He identifies as a "strong patient advocate" and his communications frequently highlight the importance of new treatment options for underserved patient populations.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Assoc. Director, Commercial Training
Agios Pharmaceuticals
11-2021 - 9-2025
Director, Global Talent Management
Axalta
11-2019 - 11-2021
Sr. Director, Global Learning & Development
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
6-2015 - 10-2019
Executive Director Learning & Development
Novo Nordisk
3-2009 - 6-2015
Director Diabetes Sales Training & Development
Novo Nordisk
In the press

Media appearances

Agios Announces New Commercial Leadership Structure. Featured in Agios Pharmaceuticals – Investor Relations News Release
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Education
1985 - 1990
Kinesiology
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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