General Summary:
Vertex is seeking a talented leader to join our US Pain Business Unit to support our journey to bring forth new options for the treatment of pain. The Senior Director, US Pain HCP Marketing will leadHCPmarketing team for the US Pain Business Unit alongside a team of direct reports, which is launching JOURNAVX, a novel selective pain signal inhibitor of NaV1.8 in acute pain. This role will drive the evolution and implementation of ourHCP marketing strategy, supporting the launch through alean in personpresence supplemented by robust digital engagement. This individual willdevelop/refinetheHCP strategy,including an integrated HCP omnichannel strategy We are seeking a candidate that has a strongtrack recordin US commercial roles, launching new HCP promotional programs,demonstratedsuccess in coaching teammates, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced,innovation-focused environment. This rolereportto the Head of Marketing for the US Pain Business Unit.
For more information about Vertex’s pain program, visit https://www.vrtx.com/research-development/pipeline/pain/ To learn more about working at Vertex and our commitment to a vibrant and inclusive culture, visit https://www.vrtx.com/working-here/inclusion-diversity-equity/
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads the HCP marketing team (team of 5),coachingthe team to deliver exceptional results, andidentifying/addressingnew promotional capabilities
Shapes the HCP brand strategy to ensure campaign and message effectiveness resonate in a market with limited innovation and lacking trust to change engrained behaviors around treatment practices
Drives andoptimizestactical execution including brand planning and creative efforts, managing agency to ensure on budget andtimelydeliverables and partnering closely with communications review committee
Advances a strategic approach to HCP media planning and management, including driving regulartestandlearnpilots on HCP targeting (e.g., geo and IP targeting) and placement (e.g., social, educational sites,etc)
Co-leads HCP engagement and omnichannel cross-functional team to map all HCP touchpoints, operational needs, and strategic optimization
Measures the impact of our initiatives based on ROI and agilely pivot our investments to maximize impact, constantlylookfor opportunities for automation and efficiency
Developsstrong partnerships with cross-functional teams to support business goals and engage aboveroleincluding close partnership with the field, patient, diseaseeducationand program counterparts, serving as a peer leader on the marketing leadership and launch readiness teams
Role models and instills a culture of compliance focused on ethics and integrity in all we do
Required Skills
Experience driving HCP brand campaigns, digital and NPP tactical planning and execution, and launch insight generation
Experience leading teams, coaching individuals and creating excellent team culture
Entrepreneurial spirit and courage to challenge the status quo to develop innovative and focused approaches to enable launch through data and technology, regular measurement of results and pivoting based on our test and learn strategy
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect with senior leaders as well as more varied large audiences
Comfortable working in a highly collaborative and results-driven environment within a growing business unit where we are concurrently learning & building as we drive towards product launch
Demonstrated understanding of the legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements for pre- and post-approval activities and ability to model expected behavior for the team
Travel Requirements: Ability to travel 20-30%
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree
12+ years of educational/work experience in healthcare/biopharmaceuticals in marketing,consultingor agency in, or an equivalent combination of experience and education
5+ years of supervisory/management experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience developing communications/tactics in U.S. or global marketing and managing agency efforts
Pay Range:
$228,000 - $342,000
Disclosure 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 Eligible
Flex 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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases and have made significant advancements in multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continue to progress clinical and research programs in these diseases. We also have a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where we have deep insight into causal human biology, including acute and neuropathic pain, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, IgA nephropathy, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
Our global HQ is in Boston, and we have research and development (R&D) sites and commercial offices worldwide.
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. We have also earned a spot on TIME Most Influential Companies, TIME Best Inventions, and Fast Company Most Innovative Companies lists. Our research and medicines have received esteemed recognitions, including the Robert J. Beall Therapeutics Development Award, the Prix Galien, the Scrip Award and the Breakthrough Prize awards.
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