Senior Commercial Strategy Lead - Therapeutics

Vertex US Distribution; United States; Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Commercial Strategy Associate Director to develop and implement commercial strategies for assigned therapeutic areas, working with the leadership team. You will track market performance, identify new business lines, and ensure a seamless patient and healthcare professional experience across the treatment journey.

The role requires deep biotech/pharma experience, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to influence at senior levels.

Qualifications

• Scientific/medical background.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and to lead and influence a cross-functional team.
• Established strong network in the industry and ability to build and maintain networks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements commercial strategy for therapeutic areas.
• Maintains understanding of physicians, treatment centers, patient associations and government stakeholders.
• Ensures activities meet budget, revenue, cost, volume and efficiency targets.
• Acts as primary contact for stakeholders and coordinates across multiple centers.
• Translates Vertex brand strategy into effective tactical plans.
• Shapes global brand strategy and deliverables for assigned areas.
• Leads cross-functional collaboration and engages external stakeholders.
• Defines onboarding strategy for therapeutic areas and coordinates activation.
• Engages centers and thought leaders to support center activities.
• Oversees training for stakeholders in clinics and treating teams.
• Drives overall program strategy and creates center account plans.

Skills

Medical background

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Cell and Gene Therapy

Matrix organization

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vertex is seeking a Commercial Strategy Associate Director to develop and implement commercial strategies for assigned therapeutic areas, working with the leadership team. You will track market performance, identify new business lines, and ensure a seamless patient and healthcare professional experience across the treatment journey.

The role requires deep biotech/pharma experience, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to influence at senior levels.