Global Decision Science Director, Commercial Analytics

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. seeks an Executive Director to lead Global Decision Science within Global Commercial Strategy in Boston.

You will build an integrated analytics team, frame priority business decisions, and apply advanced analytics to inform pipeline development and commercial choices. The role emphasizes governance, scalable analytics, and collaboration with Market Research, Forecasting, and Data Management to drive evidence-based decisions.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in commercial analytics or decision science within biopharmaceuticals.
• Ability to translate business questions into analytical frameworks and actionable recommendations.
• Strong expertise in segmentation, targeting, analytics delivery, and measurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global Decision Science team and strategy across pipeline and lifecycle.
• Frame priority business decisions and translate into analytical questions.
• Develop scalable decision-support capabilities and reusable data products.
• Ensure transparent models, validated outputs, and executive-ready narratives.
• Collaborate with regional and cross-functional teams to drive evidence-based decisions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Commercial analytics

Advanced analytics

AI/ML understanding

Executive communication

Pharma/healthcare data experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline

MS/PhD/MBA preferred

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. seeks an Executive Director to lead Global Decision Science within Global Commercial Strategy in Boston.

You will build an integrated analytics team, frame priority business decisions, and apply advanced analytics to inform pipeline development and commercial choices. The role emphasizes governance, scalable analytics, and collaboration with Market Research, Forecasting, and Data Management to drive evidence-based decisions.