Global Director, Early Pipeline & Business Development (GCS)

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

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Senior Director or Director, GCS Early Pipeline and Business Development to serve as the global commercial lead for priority pre-clinical diseases in the Vertex Sandbox. You will own commercial assessment, disease strategy, and market forecasting across geographies, guiding asset selection and early development decisions with a data-driven north star.

This role partners with R&D, External Innovation, Finance, and regional teams to shape strategy and value-based

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial assessments for pre-clinical or early-development assets.
• Ability to translate scientific and market data into actionable development strategies.
• Strong forecasting and market access knowledge.
• Collaborates with R&D, Medical, Regulatory, and Commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead global commercial assessment and disease strategy for two pre-clinical Sandbox diseases.
• Develop market models by geography and patient segment with bottom-up rigor.
• Engage with healthcare professionals, patients, payers, and other stakeholders to inform strategy.
• Translate complex data into executive recommendations and decision-ready materials.

Skills

Commercial strategy

Market sizing & forecasting

Primary market research

Epidemiology understanding

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Senior Director or Director, GCS Early Pipeline and Business Development to serve as the global commercial lead for priority pre-clinical diseases in the Vertex Sandbox. You will own commercial assessment, disease strategy, and market forecasting across geographies, guiding asset selection and early development decisions with a data-driven north star.

This role partners with R&D, External Innovation, Finance, and regional teams to shape strategy and value-based