Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Job Description

Global Commercial Strategy Director, Early Pipeline

Location: Boston, MA

Vertex currently operates at the forefront of rare disease scientific innovation and has successfully developed and commercialized multiple breakthrough medicines for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and Sickle Cell Disease. In addition to clinical development programs in CF, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases including programs in Type 1 diabetes, hemoglobinopathies, APOL-1 Mediated Kidney Disease, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, and pain.

Reporting to the Global Commercial Strategy Pipeline VP, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in defining, leading, and driving global commercial strategic initiatives for Vertex’s expanding pipeline. The Director, Global Commercial Strategy will partner cross-functionally to a) drive market development activities in multiple indications for Vertex, b) assess the commercial potential of new opportunities and c) provide commercial strategy for Vertex’s growing pipeline. This dynamic and high-profile position is a hybrid/on-site role based in Boston, MA.

The role requires global launch experience, strategic and analytical thinking, as well as an ability to manage complex details and drive actions across a variety of areas. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific, strategic, market development and analytical background, be a self-starter and possess exceptional emotional intelligence, communication skills and judgement. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and ensure successful development and implementation of the commercialization (midterm) and portfolio (long term) strategies including brand development, competitive strategy, go-to-market/launch, and lifecycle decisions for future launches. Executed in close partnership with the Regions, Market Access, Regulatory and Commercial Manufacturing.
• Develop strong partnerships with functional team members to support business goals
• Deliver foundational insights about the evolving external landscape in a number of disease areas today and in future, with focus on patients and providers, managing external consultants together with Marketing Science and Market Access
• Generate and consolidate key stakeholder insights through market research, ad boards, etc.
• Support long-range planning, including insights, assumptions and slide development
• Execute key global initiatives to prepare the market, enable strong uptake and sustain commercial success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Advanced degree preferred
• Typically 12+ years of progressive, relevant experience with demonstrated experience in commercial strategy and marketing, experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
• Outstanding communication of information and ideas, both written and verbal, to diverse audiences, including executives. Strong presentation-building abilities
• Experience developing a global commercial strategy (US, EU, LA, APAC) for pipeline products essential
• Strong collaboration skills, with an ability to influence multiple stakeholders. Builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members. Employs active listening skills
• Proven project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities; adapt to new projects rapidly and effectively; strategic thinker with a proven track record of driving for implementation
• Demonstrated analytical and information technology skills
• Self-motivated; acts independently and prioritizes appropriately; embraces unexpected changes or challenges and drives to improved solutions
• Navigates organizational complexities, recommends solutions, and promotes collaboration across functions

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Company Information

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

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.