Job Description
Job Title: Manager, Market Transformation
Company Overview: At Vertex Pharmaceuticals, we are committed to transforming the lives of people with serious diseases. Our innovative approach to research and development has led to groundbreaking advancements in healthcare, including the development of new treatments for pain management, cystic fibrosis, and other critical conditions. We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant, inclusive culture that empowers our employees to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives.
Role Summary: Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a dynamic and strategic Manager of Market Transformation to join our US Market Transformation team. This role will focus on identifying, evaluating, and managing strategic projects that align with our business priorities, particularly as we prepare for the commercialization of an investigational acute pain product. The Manager of Market Transformation will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategies, driving innovation, and collaborating across multiple teams to ensure the successful implementation of market transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Head of Market Transformation to define the vision, objectives, and strategic direction of the Market Transformation team.
- Conduct market research, analyze syndicated data, and engage with external stakeholders to identify and catalog strategic opportunities.
- Develop clear problem and challenge statements to guide internal stakeholders in conceptualizing opportunities.
- Create and implement an end-to-end framework for managing opportunities, including business case development, decision-making processes, and governance.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and operational efficiency of projects.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including Market Access, Strategic Accounts, Commercial, Marketing, Contracting, Trade, Pricing, Legal, Compliance, and Leadership, to execute strategic projects.
- Lead change management initiatives, focusing on customer-centered design thinking, idea generation, and adaptability.
- Support the development and scaling of innovative programs, partnerships, and new capabilities aligned with business unit and enterprise priorities.
- Ensure alignment with organizational goals and compliance with legal, regulatory, and policy requirements.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- A minimum of 4-5 years of experience in healthcare or biopharmaceuticals, with a background in marketing, consulting, or agency roles.
- Proven ability to define and execute strategies, with a track record of driving innovative approaches to maximize effectiveness.
- Strong understanding of legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements for pre- and post-approval activities.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to generate insights and apply them to business opportunities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive presence.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Technical Skills Required:
- Expertise in market research and data analysis.
- Proficiency in developing business cases and decision-making frameworks.
- Experience with customer-centered design thinking and change management.
- Familiarity with digital health, AI, and Health Information Technology (HIT) solutions.
- Ability to track and analyze market, policy, and competitive trends.
Preferred Skills:
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo.
- Experience in developing and managing partnerships and alliances.
- Knowledge of emerging trends in healthcare and biopharmaceuticals.
- Experience in scaling innovative programs across therapeutic areas.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
Join Vertex Pharmaceuticals and be part of a team that is transforming the future of healthcare. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of patients.
Pay Range:
$120,000 - $180,000Disclosure 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.
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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 [email protected]
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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.
