Global Market Research & Analytics Executive Director

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Annual equity awards

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston, MA, seeks an Executive Director to lead Global Commercial Analytics - Market Research. You will build and guide a global MR team, design and oversee qualitative and quantitative studies, and translate insights into strategic actions for development, launch and lifecycle management.

This role partners with disease leaders, strategy teams, and external vendors within a cross-functional matrix.

Qualifications

• Lead a global Market Research capability
• Provide strategic direction across pipeline, launch and lifecycle stages
• Translate evidence into actionable business implications
• Build internal MR capability and a high-performing team
• Partner with leaders to identify priority questions and learning agendas

Responsibilities

• Lead the Global Market Research organization and capability agenda across pipeline, pre-launch, launch, lifecycle, and in-line disease areas.
• Partner with disease leaders and BI&A to identify priority business questions and learning agendas.
• Establish an operating model where internal teams shape research work.
• Develop qualitative research capabilities: discussion guides, moderation, debriefing, coding, synthesis.
• Guide quantitative research design: questionnaires, sampling, quality controls, analysis plans, interpretation.
• Synthesize insights into clear implications, decisions, and recommendations.
• Integrate Market Research with other analytics and strategy functions.
• Build and retain a global team with strong research skills and executive presence.

Skills

Market research leadership

Qualitative research

Quantitative research design

Synthesis & storytelling

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in market research or related field

Advanced degree (MBA/PhD)

Tools

Qualtrics

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston, MA, seeks an Executive Director to lead Global Commercial Analytics - Market Research. You will build and guide a global MR team, design and oversee qualitative and quantitative studies, and translate insights into strategic actions for development, launch and lifecycle management.

This role partners with disease leaders, strategy teams, and external vendors within a cross-functional matrix.