Job Description
General Summary:
Vertex is seeking to hire an Associate Director (AD), Marketing Science to join the North America Forecasting, Analytics & Insights team in the Commercial organization. The AD will be responsible for delivering commercial insights to inform strategic choices and commercialization decisions related to Vertex’s type 1 diabetes disease assets, including zimislecel for T1D patients who suffer from hypoglycemia, and other pipeline assets and disease areas (e.g. myotonic dystrophy type 1). As a member of North America Commercial, and a partner to Global Commercial, the AD will maintain a pulse on critical business questions, and formulate and execute an insights plan (involving either primary market research and/or data analytics) to answer them.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Function as a key partner to Marketing and Global Commercial Strategy colleagues and provide objective perspective and insights
Formulate a comprehensive insights generation plan to address a spectrum of business questions using appropriate methodologies
Independently design and execute primary market research that addresses key business questions
Define data analytics needed to answer ongoing business questions and support/oversee its execution
Run the analytics coordination forum which provides cross-functional alignment on analytics activities supporting the program
Maintain a current summary of all the insights supporting a disease area in the form of an Insights book
Develop the situation analysis for the Brand Planning process
Maintain a strong understanding of the LRP forecast model and provide assumptions that inform the Long-Range Plan
Knowledge and Skills:
Depth of knowledge in a variety of primary market research methodologies; substantial experience managing design and execution of primary market research projects
Strong complex quantitative analysis skills; experience running own analyses as well as partnering with advanced analytics professionals, and interpreting results
Deep understanding of the biopharma commercialization process; experience with go-to-market approaches and launch planning
Strong experience working with global brands and understanding insights from global markets
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills – able to synthesize and distill complex information into a compelling narrative
Proactive orientation - able to anticipate issues, engage with stakeholders and plan accordingly
Demonstrated experience as a trusted advisor and thought partner to stakeholders
Comfortable with ambiguity; able to effectively structure problems and solution approaches
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline required
Requires 8 or more years in bio-pharma marketing, market research and/or analytics, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Pay Range:
$157,800 - $236,600Disclosure 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]
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline
- 8 or more years in bio-pharma marketing, market research and/or analytics
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vertex Pharmaceuticals and has not been reviewed or approved by Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies provide 12 weeks of 100% paid bonding leave for all U.S. parents with additional fully paid time for birth parents. Family-forming supports include adoption and surrogacy assistance, fertility options like IVF and egg cryopreservation, breast‑milk shipping, subsidized childcare, backup care, and a DCFSA match.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes roughly four weeks of vacation, 13 holidays, sick time, and two companywide shutdowns (summer and year‑end). Some roles also include flexible or unlimited time off and paid volunteer time.
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Retirement Support — Programs include a 401(k) plan with employer contributions and an employee stock purchase plan. Filings describe employer contributions occurring in company stock, supporting long‑term ownership.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Insights
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.







