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The Director, Health Systems Marketing, is responsible for leading the development and execution of Health Systems strategy and marketing tactics across field promotion, peer-to-peer education, and digital marketing channels. The director will lead a team of Health System marketing professionals and work closely with the Directors of Strategic Accounts. Vertex recently launched JOURNAVX, an oral, non-opioid medication for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain. Promotional education is critical to the success of JOURNAVX. This role will develop high impact strategy and promotional content across all channels and work closely with colleagues on the HCP and DTC marketing teams, US market...

The HS Marketing Associate Director, GPO and Federal is responsible for the development and execution of key marketing tactics targeting Health System Group Purchasing Organizations, Department of Defense, and Department of Veterans Affairs customers. Vertex recently launched JOURNAVX, an oral, non-opioid medication for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain. Promotional education is critical to the success of JOURNAVX. This role will develop high impact personal and digital promotional content and work closely with colleagues on the health systems marketing team, US market access team, federal accounts team, and GPO field lead. This role will be expected to develop and execute...

Vertex is looking to hire a Senior Manager, Program Quality, to join our Pain Patient Support Team. As a subject matter expert, you will be responsible for playing a crucial role in building, monitoring and auditing compliance to the PSP policies as well as tracking corrective and preventative actions. This individual will have an exceptional track record of driving highly cross-functional working teams, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment. You will report to the Head of Pain Patient Support. Key Responsibilities Ensure adherence to the pain privacy standards, meet or exceed Vertex quality and compliance standards,...

The Director, Biostatistics will independently perform highly scientific statistical functions in support of the company’s Global Medicines Development and Affairs (GMDA) area on new and complex issues. The incumbent will complete work in a resourceful, self-sufficient manner and create alternative approaches to achieve desired results if needed. In addition, the Director provides independent strategic and technical contributions. The incumbent possess an excellent knowledge of related disciplines while performing Biostatistics activities with a drug developer mindset. As a people manager within the organization, has financial accountabilities and human resource responsibilities for assigned staff. This is a hybrid position which allows 2...

Vertex is seeking to hire an Associate Director, Global Pain Market Research to join the North America Forecasting, Analytics and Insights team. The Associate Director will be responsible for overseeing and delivering commercial insights to inform strategic choices and commercialization decisions for the Pain Global Commercial Strategy (GCS) team. This Global Marketing Science role serves as a strategic partner in shaping portfolio-level decisions by delivering robust research and analytics that build confidence in strategic planning. This position plays a critical role in driving evidence-based insights that support commercial objectives across multiple geographies. Acting as a key advisor to the Global...

We are seeking a computational biologist with a strong track record of advancing biological discoveries through data analyses to join the Vertex Data and Computational Sciences (DCS) organization . In this role, you will leverage cutting ‑ edge computational biology to accelerate the development of transformative therapies for serious human diseases. As a member of cross-functional disease project teams, y ou will contribute to the develop ment of novel therapies in areas including lung diseases and pain . You will design genomics and human genetic studies, develop and apply analytical methods , and interpret results that directly inform program strategy,...

The Medical Affairs Senior Director provides medical and scientific leadership in the assigned Therapeutic Area(s) (TA). This role will work closely with a cross-functional group to ensure that scientific and medical strategies are aligned with broader corporate and key stakeholder needs and will ensure the flawless execution of Nephrology medical plans. Key Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrate consistent ethical and professional behavior, with uncompromising commitment to patients Ensure all medical involvement and activities are executed in full compliance with Vertex policies, local laws and regulations and codes of practice. Continue to build reputation and visibility of Vertex at the regional and...

The Regional Field Leader, Associate Director will be responsible for the oversight of an assigned region within the US Pain Business Unit. Regional Field Leaders (RFLs) will manage a team of 8-10 field-based reps; account managers and territory managers. Pain Territory Account Managers (PTAMs) focus on driving and pulling through hospitals/health system volume and access, expand activation and breadth of prescribers within the hospital setting. Pain Territory Business Managers (TBMs) focus within the PTAM’s surrounding community, calling upon PCPs, oral surgeons, and selected specialties—to broaden reach and accelerate appropriate, on label adoption within these community targets. The RFL reports into...

As Associate Director of Cell & Gene Therapy Forecasting, you will lead global forecasting activities for Vertex’s rapidly evolving cell and gene therapy portfolio, with an emphasis on the Heme franchise and the emerging Type 1 Diabetes program. You will develop robust forecasts across time horizons, partner cross-functionally to shape commercial strategy, and ensure the integration of the latest market, competitive, and clinical intelligence. You will collaborate closely with commercial, medical, finance, manufacturing, operations, and marketing science partners to deliver high-quality analytical support that informs business decisions, scenario planning, and the long-range portfolio outlook. This role requires demonstrated excellence in...

Vertex is seeking to hire a Director, North America (NA) Kidney Forecasting, to join the North America Forecasting, Analytics and Market Research team in the Commercial organization. This individual will focus on genetic kidney diseases (GKD), including APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), and provide quantitative and qualitative forecasting and analytical support for key commercial processes and business decisions, and will frequently interact with senior Vertex leadership and closely partner with US business unit leadership. This individual will also be responsible for generating and refining the short/mid-range portion of the US GKD revenue forecasts as...

The Patient Support Business Systems Manager supports the Kidney Patient Support team by managing the launch and continuous improvement of a new customer relationship management (CRM) system. This is an individual contributor role and a member of the US, Patient Support Center of Excellence (CoE). The Patient Support Business Systems Manager partners deeply with Patient Support, Access & Reimbursement, Training, Quality & Compliance, Field teams, Data & Analytics, and Technology partners to translate business needs into scalable digital workflows, integrations, analytics, and enhancements that improve speed-to-therapy, patient experience, and operational efficiency. This role manages the CRM system and digital engagement...

The Manager of Chargeback Operations is a critical role, reporting to the Associate Director, Chargeback Operations. This role is in the Market Access Contract Operations (MACO) team within the US Market Access organization . This is an exciting opportunity for a subject matter expert that applies an enterprise-level mindset and technical expertise at the intersection of data, process optimization, automation, and innovation. The ideal candidate is passionate about patients, focused on driving results, and is willing to be involved in hands-on execution while building new functional capabilities. This role will interact with senior Commercial and Vertex leadership, and the successful...

The Pain Territory Account Manager (PTAM) is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with key institutional decision makers and affiliated Health Care Professionals (HCPs) to promote the safe and effective use of JOURNAVX, a novel selective inhibitor ofNaVl.8 in acute pain. The PTAM develops deep & strategic account relationships within hospital settings, executing strategic account plans. This role will report into a Regional Field Leader and is responsible for leading engagement with 15-20 institutions (hospitals & ambulatory surgery centers) as well as select physicians within the hospital setting or hospital networks. This role will work alongside Territory Business Managers, a...

The Pain Territory Account Manager (PTAM) is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with key institutional decision makers and affiliated Health Care Professionals (HCPs) to promote the safe and effective use of JOURNAVX, a novel selective inhibitor ofNaVl.8 in acute pain. The PTAM develops deep & strategic account relationships within hospital settings, executing strategic account plans. This role will report into a Regional Field Leader and is responsible for leading engagement with 15-20 institutions (hospitals & ambulatory surgery centers) as well as select physicians within the hospital setting or hospital networks. This role will work alongside Territory Business Managers, a...

Kickstart Your Career at Vertex! Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex intern or co-op, you’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders. We’re passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth—inside and outside the lab. Why Vertex? Real Projects You’ll work on assignments that...

Kickstart Your Career at Vertex! Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex intern or co-op, you’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders. We’re passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth—inside and outside the lab. Why Vertex? Real Projects You’ll work on assignments that...

The Medical Writing Science Senior Manager is responsible for independently authoring complex clinical study documents and sections of regulatory submissions to support all phases of clinical drug development. This role may represent Medical Writing Science as a cross-functional team member for study-level and program-level activities. This is a hybrid role which allows for 2 days per week remote work and 3 days per week in the Boston Fan Pier office. Key Duties and Responsibilities Authors complex clinical regulatory documents (e.g., clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, investigator’s brochures, documents to support meetings with regulatory agencies, and sections of marketing authorization...

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking to hire a talented HCP Marketing Associate Director - Kidney , US reporting to the Director, HCP Marketing - Kidney , US, to join our growing team in Boston, MA. The HCP Marketing Associate Director (AD) will be responsible for understanding the healthcare professionals we hope to serve, and developing and implementing marketing strategies and tactics that are customized and relevant to them . This role is critical as we prepare for the launch of our first kidney therapy that has the potential to transform the lives of patients across multiple seri ous diseases. This role...

Vertex is seeking to hire a NA Digital Media Analytics, Associate Director, Kidney to join the North America Forecasting, Analytics & Insights team. The Associate Director will be responsible for overseeing paid media analytics and insights to inform strategic decision-making for the Kidney Business Unit (BU). Remit will span across the breadth of paid channels in market - including paid search (SEM), display, social media and online video (OLV). The Associate Director will partner closely with key stakeholders in the Kidney BU, the Director of Omnichannel Analytics and various media agency partners to translate digital media performance into actionable insights...

The Clinical Development Associate Medical Director will serve as the Medical Lead for clinical trials, working with cross-functional teams on trial strategy, design, execution, and reporting. In addition to oversight and accountability for the study as a whole, this role will serve as the internal primary Medical Monitor accountable for monitoring the safety of enrolled subjects and ensuring scientific integrity. The incumbent may participate in other projects to support the clinical development program. Key Duties and Responsibilities Participates in the development of Study Protocols, Investigator's Brochures, Clinical Development Plans and other key documents in conjunction with other line functions and...

Vertex currently operates at the forefront of scientific innovation and has successfully developed and commercialized multiple breakthrough medicines for Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Pain, and the first CRISPR-based, gene therapy for sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia. 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 including programs in Type 1 diabetes, APOL-1 Mediated Kidney Disease, IgA nephropathy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD). The Regional Access and Reimbursement Associate Director will help ensure appropriate access and reimbursement of Vertex cellular...

Vertex is seeking to hire a Brand Analytics & Reporting, Associate Director, Kidney to join the North America Forecasting, Analytics and Insights team in the Commercial organization. This individual will provide national and sub-national analytics support for the Kidney Business Unit (BU), with an initial focus on povetacicept (pove), through activities such identifying and quantifying potential market barriers and opportunities, quantitative and qualitative performance tracking and reporting, and go-to-market analysis. In addition, this individual will serve as an SME on available underlying data, and support build-out and optimization of analytics ready data sets (ARD). The ideal candidate must be a...

Kickstart Your Career at Vertex! Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex intern or co-op, you’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders. We’re passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth—inside and outside the lab. Why Vertex? Real Projects You’ll work on assignments that...

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is looking to hire an Associate Director of Training and Development to join the North America Commercial Field Training (NACFT) team on a full-time basis. The Associate Director will report to the Director, US Market Access (USMA) Training, to improve proficiency and effectiveness of our US Market Access teams across the Vertex product portfolio including Cystic Fibrosis, Hemoglobinopathies and Pain, plus future diseases including programs in Type 1 Diabetes, IgA Nephropathy (IgAN), and APOL-1 Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD). This individual will work closely with USMA leadership to plan, design, deliver and pull-through strategic commercial training strategies and programs...

Vertex is seeking to hire a NA Omnichannel Analytics, Director, Kidney to join the North America Forecasting, Analytics & Insights team. The Director will be responsible for shaping and extending Vertex’s data analytics strategy into the Kidney business unit by building on established frameworks for measurement strategy. The Director’s remit includes both HCP and patient audiences, spanning digital media (search, social, web, email, online video) and personal marketing channels (field force, congress, speaker programs, webinars, sampling). The Director will partner closely with key stakeholders in the Kidney business unit, internal analytics SMEs and agency partners to translate complex customer data...

Kickstart Your Career at Vertex! Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex intern or co-op, you’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders. We’re passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth—inside and outside the lab. Why Vertex? Real Projects You’ll work on assignments that...

The Marketing Operations Manager (Kidney) supports/facilitates the Communications Review Committee (CRC) review and approval, production, and distribution of branded and non-branded communications for assigned region and other headquarters-based functions. This role manages Marketing Operations tasks during internal review of commercial content and drives and maintains consistency in planning and coordination between Marketing/Brand teams and other internal stakeholders, agency partners, and the CRC (Medical, Legal, Regulatory) team. Key Duties & Responsibilities Acts as a key resource for the team on key processes, problem solving, and industry knowledge Leads & Facilitates Promotional Review (CRC) planning & Coordination for Heme Therapy area &...

Vertex is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director to lead our North America Commercial Field Training team for the Cystic Fibrosis therapeutic area. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing training strategies that empower our field teams to deliver exceptional customer engagement and drive commercial success. The Director will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure training programs align with business objectives and uphold Vertex’s commitment to excellence and innovation. Vertex is the global leader in transforming the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis (CF). We pioneered the first medicines that address the underlying cause of CF and continue to innovate with next-generation therapies....

Associate Director , Cell & Gene Therapies External Manufacturing Operations – Commercial Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Vertex Pharmaceuticals ( based in US, New England ) The primary focus of the Associate Director , External Manufacturing role is to oversee Vertex’s critical cell and gene therapy Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and implement our vision for this business-critical function. We are looking for a candidate with the breadth of professional experience and the drive to work with both internal and external partners to define and manage the ongoing cGMP supply of cell and gene therapy products from clinical through post-approval lifecycle management...

The Medical Information Associate Director leads the activities and functional capabilities necessary for the provision of Medical Information services. This position is responsible for developing and overseeing the global medical information strategy for povetacicept, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scientifically accurate, and compliant medical information responses to unsolicited queries from patients and healthcare professionals. This role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders on corporate initiatives throughout the lifecycle of povetacicept and representing Medical Information in cross-functional meetings to drive and align with medical strategy. This position will be required to work US hours. Key Duties and Responsibilities Develop and execute the...

The Compliance Associate Director assists in implementing and further enhancing the anti-corruption/anti-bribery Compliance program. Reporting to the Executive Director Head of Global Compliance Program Strategy, Assurance and Management, the Compliance Associate Director will be responsible for executing compliance-related investigations and supporting the company’s global healthcare fraud and abuse assurance program and activities, including auditing and monitoring, both transactional and live. The Compliance Associate Director will serve as the initial point of contact for business colleagues for these activities, will support department initiatives globally and must have knowledge of the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, anti-bribery/anti-corruption laws, and experience executing compliance-related investigations as well...

To advance the development of transformative therapies for people with serious and life-threatening diseases, we are seeking an experienced computational biologist to lead the Boston-based computational genomics team, as part of the global Data and Computational Sciences organization. You and your team will focus on making biological discoveries by leveraging large-scale genomic and human genetic data to advance our drug discovery and development programs. As the leader of a team of 5, you will partner with leadership at the Boston Research site and disease project teams to drive project success in a fast-paced environment in areas such as target validation,...

Employer Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated JOB TITLE Software Principal Engineer LOCATION 50 Northern Ave., Boston, Massachusetts, 02210 OPENINGS 1 DUTIES Handle complex engineering tasks and project initiatives. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Lead technical reviews and ensure adherence to best practices. Collaborate on the development of innovative software solutions. Support the Associate Director or Director with strategic technical insights. Lead the design and development of complex software systems within the scientific space. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and deliverables of custom applications. Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality code and adherence to...

Kickstart Your Career at Vertex! Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex intern or co-op, you’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders. We’re passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth—inside and outside the lab. Why Vertex? Real Projects You’ll work on assignments that...

The Pain Territory Business Manager (TBM) is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with Health Care Professionals (HCPs) to promote the safe and effective use of JOURNAVX, a novel selective inhibitor of NaV1.8 in acute pain. The TBM reports into a Regional Field Leader and serves as a field representative for JOURNAVX within the community setting. The TBM will work closely with Pain Territory Account Managers (PTAMs) who are also field-based reps within the geographic area who serve as account managers within hospitals/health systems and are responsible for driving and pulling through hospitals/health system volume and access as well as...

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Data, Technology and Engineering (DTE) Research, Pre-Clinical, Manufacturing & Supply (RPMS) Group’s mission is to improve the lives of patients through digital, data, and technology innovation. Vertex is in a transformational period where we are accelerating our capabilities, technology and data to augment our scientific mission and enable Vertex to grow in scale; ensuring we remain on the forefront of science, medicine and technology. Role Overview We are seeking a data driven, scientifically literate, and technically skilled Principal Engineer to serve as the Automated Data QC and Reporting...

The Policy & Alliance Development Director is responsible for building policy initiatives and strategic alliances in support of corporate objectives as well as objectives for Vertex's kidney disease business. This includes developing reimbursement policy strategies, supporting policy development aimed at securing access to therapies for patients (e.g., reducing the cost burden that patients encounter when accessing and maintaining certain patient protections) as well as supporting disease awareness, clinical trial awareness, and screening campaigns with strategic partners. To accomplish this work, this role will partner closely with disease area leaders, Public Affairs leadership, including the leaders of the State Affairs, Federal...

At Vertex, we relentlessly pursue transformative medicines for serious diseases. Our culture is rooted in scientific excellence, patient-centricity, and a commitment to innovation. We are expanding our nephrology portfolio and seeking a strategic marketing leader to drive digital engagement for our US Kidney business. Job Summary The Director of US Kidney Digital Marketing will lead the development and execution of omnichannel strategies to support the launch and growth of Vertex’s kidney portfolio. This role will shape the digital customer experience across HCP and patient audiences, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize engagement and impact. Key Responsibilities Develop and own the US...