Job Description
General Summary:
Povetacicept is a pipeline in a molecule with a potential to transform treatment outcomes for patients. The Director, Global Marketing of Povetacicept is accountable for key indications understanding the market landscape and Vertex's position within the market, actively contributing to defining the strategy and performance goals of the portfolio and tracking performance against those goals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develops the indication strategy for povetacicept for key indications, and oversees creation of brand strategies and lifecycle activities including launch planning and prioritization
- Oversees development and implementation of strategic and tactical plans working across functions for a unified indication plan
- Provides input into forecasting assumptions, both short term and long term
- Generates and consolidates key insights across HCPs and patient stakeholders (through market research, ad boards, etc.)
- Leads the development of strong partnerships with cross-functional team to support business goals including R&D and regional teams
Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience defining the strategy for a brand or portfolio of products with multiple indications/pipeline in a product
- Ability to oversee generation of insights, and apply those insights to business problems/opportunities
- Analytical mindset, with demonstrated ability to develop strategy, make strategic recommendations, monitor performance, understand ROI and allocate resources
- Exceptional working knowledge of market forecasts and relationship of business drivers to revenue
- Experience in pharmaceutical marketing. In-market and /or global marketing experience required. Neurology experience preferred.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or scientific degree
- Typically requires 12 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Pay Range:
$195,200 - $292,800Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:
In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
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 [email protected]
What We Do
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases.
We discovered and developed the first medicines to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF), a rare, life-threatening genetic 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.
Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, our corporate headquarters is now located in Boston’s Innovation District, and our international headquarters is in London, United Kingdom. We currently employ approximately 3,500 people in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and Latin America with nearly two-thirds of our staff dedicated to research and development.
Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry’s top places to work by Science Magazine, The Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal and the San Diego Business Journal. Our research and medicines have also received esteemed recognitions, including the Robert J. Beall Therapeutics Development Award, the French Prix Galien and the British Pharmacological Society awards.







