Director of Early Pipeline Global Commercial Strategy

Join Vertex Pharmaceuticals in this pivotal role focused on defining, leading, and supporting global commercial strategy initiatives for Vertex’s early pipeline.

This position is based in Boston, MA and reports to the Vice‑President of Early Pipeline Global Commercial Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial guidance to the early disease strategy team (eDST) based on customer, patient, payor, and competitive insight to shape strategy for successful commercialization of innovative medicines.
• Develop strong partnerships with functional team members to support business goals.
• Direct development and implementation of strategic and tactical plans, including patient journey, target product profile, and revenue forecast for early pipeline program(s).
• Generate and consolidate key stakeholder insights through market research and advisory boards to inform commercialization strategy.
• Provide operational and strategic support to the early pipeline global commercialization team.

Skills

• In‑depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical R&D process and regulatory, reimbursement, and commercial landscape.
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to identify future opportunities beyond the current state.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and making clear strategic recommendations.
• Ability to oversee insights generation activity and apply insights to business challenges.
• Strong analytical mindset to simplify and synthesize complex ideas and provide clear recommendations.
• Capability to handle multiple projects and tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Independent work habit with cross‑functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (life sciences preferred); graduate degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in life sciences consulting and/or the biopharmaceutical industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated team leadership and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strong quantitative analytical experience, including financial modeling in Excel.
• Strong qualitative research skills, including interviewing thought leaders and advisors.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting to executives.
• Desire to be part of an innovative company and sense of urgency to transform lives of people with serious diseases.

Compensation

Pay range: $194,400 – $291,600. Eligible for annual bonus and equity awards. Overtime pay may apply as permitted by law.

Benefits

Vertex offers inclusive market‑leading benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, educational assistance (student loan repayment), commuting subsidy, charitable donation matching, 401(k), and more.

Flex Designation

Hybrid‑Eligible or On‑Site Eligible. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; On‑Site: work five days per week on‑site with ad hoc flexibility.

Equal Opportunity

Vertex is an equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination employer. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.