Cystic Fibrosis Territory Advocate – Northwest

Vertex US Distribution; United States; On-site; USD 122,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Center Account Manager to cover a territory primarily in Northern California and Oregon, with some CF centers in Reno, NV and Alaska. You will develop strategic business plans, communicate disease and product knowledge to healthcare professionals, and drive territory sales while ensuring compliant, patient-centered outcomes.

Requires 5+ years field sales in pharma, CF or rare diseases preferred, with travel up to 50%. Bachelor’s degree and valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and good standing.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including evenings/weekends.
• Ability to understand/communicate complex clinical disease/products.
• Implements consultative and clinical sales approach.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Team-based, cross-functional collaboration and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Promotes safe and effective use of Vertex products in accordance with labels and policies.
• Provides disease state and on-label product information to HCPs.
• Interacts with Cystic Fibrosis stakeholders in the assigned geography.
• Manages territory performance and contributes to broader team results.
• Develops and executes tactical business plans and promotional activities within budget.
• Collaborates across functions to achieve common goals and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Driver's license

Travel up to 50%

Communicate complex clinical data

Consultative selling

Interpersonal & written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

CF disease knowledge

Sales planning & budgeting

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vertex is seeking a Center Account Manager to cover a territory primarily in Northern California and Oregon, with some CF centers in Reno, NV and Alaska. You will develop strategic business plans, communicate disease and product knowledge to healthcare professionals, and drive territory sales while ensuring compliant, patient-centered outcomes.

Requires 5+ years field sales in pharma, CF or rare diseases preferred, with travel up to 50%. Bachelor’s degree and valid driver’s license are required.