Marketing Science Associate Director

MFS Investments; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 158,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Student loan repayment

Commuting subsidy

401(k)

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Marketing Science Associate Director in Boston to deliver commercial insights for Hemoglobinopathies and related categories. Hybrid role (3 days onsite, 2 remote). You will lead insights, design studies, and synthesize findings into actionable narratives for cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes rigour in primary research, advanced analytics, and collaboration with marketing and strategy teams to inform long-range planning and annual launches.

Qualifications

• Depth of knowledge in primary market research methodologies and hands-on project management.
• Strong quantitative analysis skills and ability to run analyses or partner with analytics teams.
• Experience with real-world data sources and rare-disease knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead plans for insights generation to address business questions across hemoglobinopathies and related categories.
• Design and execute primary market research addressing key questions and hypotheses.
• Define data analytics needs and supervise execution for ongoing insights.
• Maintain an Insights book summarizing disease-area insights for leadership and planning.
• Support brand planning with situation analyses and LRP forecast assumptions.

Skills

Primary market research

Quantitative analysis

Data analytics

Real-world data knowledge

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Ambiguity management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

# Marketing Science Associate DirectorVertex PharmaceuticalsBoston, MAFull-TimeOct 22, 2026Marketing## Job Description**Job Description****General Summary:** The Associate Director will be responsible for delivering commercial insights to inform strategic choices and commercial decisions in hemoglobinopathies (SCD/TDT) and other categories. As an integral member of the commercial strategy team and extended brand team, the Associate Director will maintain a pulse on critical business questions to formulate and execute an insights plan (involving either primary market research or data analytics) to answer them. This is a hybrid/on-site role based in Boston, MA (3 days onsite, 2 days remote on a weekly basis). **Key Duties and Responsibilities:*** Function as a key partner and provide objective perspective and insights to cross-functional teams (marketing, global commercial strategy, commercial business unit)* Formulate a comprehensive insights generation plan to address a spectrum of business questions using the appropriate methodology* Independently design and execute primary market research that addresses key business questions* Define data analytics needed to answer ongoing business questions and oversee its execution* Support the analytics coordination forum which provides cross-functional alignment on analytics activities supporting the program* Maintain a current summary of all the insights supporting a disease area in the form of an Insights book* Develop the situation analysis for the Brand Planning process* Maintain a strong understanding of the LRP forecast model and provide assumptions that inform the Long-Range Plan**Knowledge and Skills:*** Depth of knowledge in a variety of primary market research methodologies; substantial experience managing design and execution of primary market research projects* Strong complex quantitative analysis skills; experience running own analyses as well as partnering with advanced analytics professionals, and interpreting results* Domain knowledge of real-world data (large scale open or closed insurance claims, EHR), and/or other related data sources from providers and health systems* Experience working in rare disease and knowledge of cell & gene therapies* Past US launch and inline brand experience strongly preferred* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills – able to synthesize and distill complex information into a compelling narrative* Proactive orientation - able to anticipate issues, engage with stakeholders and plan accordingly* Demonstrated experience as a trusted advisor and thought partner to stakeholders* Comfortable with ambiguity; able to effectively structure problems and solution approaches**Education and Experience:*** Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline required* Typically requires 8 or more years in bio-pharma marketing, market research and/or analytics, management consulting, or the equivalent combination of education and experience At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.**Pay Range:**$157,800 - $236,600**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**### About Vertex PharmaceuticalsAt Vertex, the world’s most talented and passionate people come together to advance science and transform lives, and in return, we invest in them so they can grow and advance their own careers.If you’re ready to join us, browse open positions below.