Regional Pain Field Leader, Associate Director

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 168,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated seeks a Regional Field Leader, Associate Director to oversee a US Pain region, managing 4–5 Pain Territory Account Managers and 4–5 Territory Business Managers. This role drives regional plans, formulary placement, and cross-functional engagement to commercialize JOURNAVX in acute pain.

The ideal candidate leads with Vertex values, builds strong HCP relationships, and delivers patient-focused outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hospital account management experience leading institutional sales teams.
• Experience navigating formulary management and health-system engagement.
• Experience launching or managing new product access and payer strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4-5 Pain Territory Account Managers and 4-5 TBMs.
• Establish regional business plans, metrics, and goals and drive results.
• Guide formulary, pathway, and protocol placement within selected institutions.
• Develop long-term institutional relationships and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support field team with data-driven insights and strategic guidance.
• Drive forecast achievement and maintain a compliant, high-performance culture.

Skills

Hospital account management

Strategic account management

Team leadership

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated seeks a Regional Field Leader, Associate Director to oversee a US Pain region, managing 4–5 Pain Territory Account Managers and 4–5 Territory Business Managers. This role drives regional plans, formulary placement, and cross-functional engagement to commercialize JOURNAVX in acute pain.

The ideal candidate leads with Vertex values, builds strong HCP relationships, and delivers patient-focused outcomes.