Job Description
Job Description Background and General Summary:
Vertex Pharmaceuticals operates at the forefront of scientific innovation and has successfully developed and commercialized multiple breakthrough medicines for Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Casgevy, a gene therapy for sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia and Journavx, a novel new treatment for moderate to severe acute pain. Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases including programs in kidney diseases, Type 1 diabetes, among others. As Vertex grows in scale and complexity, it is establishing a new center of excellence—the Global Pricing & Analytics Group (GPAG)—to build industry-leading capabilities in global pricing analytics. GPAG will evaluate pricing strategies, measure performance, and deliver actionable insights across regions and the portfolio. Vertex is seeking a Senior Director based in Boston, MA, to lead this new function within the current Global Value & Access Strategy (GVAS) team. This role reports to the VP of GVAS and will serve on the GVAS Leadership Team. The Head of GPAG will help shape the group's long-term vision and develop a five-year roadmap for priority technology and pricing capabilities, define the target future state, identify gaps and the resources required to deliver change. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong cross-functional leadership, thrive in a complex environment, and bring a problem-solving mindset grounded in strong analytical skills. As a senior member of the GVAS team, this individual must model Vertex's ethics and culture and be committed to developing the next generation of leaders. Key Responsibilities:
Lead development of a Global Pricing Analytics capability to sustain value optimization for the Vertex portfolio Assess the current Global pricing data infrastructure and provide recommendations for future requirements Develop a set of Global Pricing Analytics deliverables to guide decision-making and performance assessments across Vertex disease areas and Regions Build a Global Pricing Analytics reporting infrastructure that integrates multiple data sources and automates insight delivery, including realized prices Serve as the Global Value & Access Strategy subject matter expert on Advanced Analytics, including appropriate integration of Artificial Intelligence pilots, capabilities and training for GVAS Oversee operations for Global Price Governance including continual updating of guidance documents to audit standards, templates and Regional training Ensure compliance with Global Price Policies in partnership with GVAS Disease Area Leads, and manage the annual review process for Global price floors Develop disease specific performance analytics analyzing negotiation outcomes and achievement of business results relative to pre-deal analysis Lead pricing capability development as required including elements of lifecycle pricing, launch sequencing and risk assessment in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders Lead development of systematic P&MA global horizon scanning and internal knowledge management to increase team efficiency and effectiveness of external insights Partner with key stakeholders, including US and International Market Access, Global Value & Access Strategy, Global Commercial Strategy, Finance, and DTE to support the development of key GPAG deliverables Experience & Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, ideally in life sciences, post graduate preferred 12+ years of direct biotechnology / pharmaceutical industry experience; 5+ years of supervisory / management experience preferred Working knowledge of US and/or ex-US pricing environment is required Strong practical, quantitative and analytical skills combined with a sound understanding of how to successfully apply pricing & reimbursement principles to support Vertex Excellent working knowledge of US and International Market Access data sets including MMIT, IQVIA, Pricing / GTN (Model-N), and Real-World Data (DRG, Market Scan, etc.). Experience creating and/or supporting complex analytics and working closely with data scientists Strong proficiency in Tableau and/or Power BI, along with working knowledge of data lake platforms such as Snowflake is a plus. Exhibits outstanding written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively write and deliver presentations to professionals at all levels within Vertex Demonstrated ability to manage initiatives that require cross-functional collaboration and relationships at all levels of the organization and across geographies General experience in commercialization and drug development Recognized as a team player with excellent interpersonal skills who is entrepreneurial, decisive, and self-motivated; possesses a sense of urgency with the ability and strong desire to "make things happen" Displays sound ethics and a fit for Vertex's core values and culture Pay Range:
$0 - $0 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. #LI-Hybrid 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 Help Us Achieve Our Mission Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency . Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X , LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people's lives. Our vision is clear:
to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.
