Strategy Analyst

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Analyst, Strategy to help shape corporate and business strategy. You will join the Chief Strategy Office and collaborate with the Director, Strategy and other CSO members on high-visibility initiatives including market evaluations, pricing, and growth opportunities.

The role requires strong analytical and presentation skills, Excel‑based modeling, and the ability to work with executives and partners across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• 2–3 years of strategy work experience in corporate strategy or a strategy consulting firm.
• Exceptional research, analytical and problem‑solving skills supported by strong attention to detail.
• Highly structured thinker, with the ability to be flexible and pivot as needed.
• Self‑driven, with deep intellectual curiosity and ability to learn new subjects quickly.
• Ability to deliver high quality analysis and convey insights in presentation form.
• Proficiency with Excel (and other data analysis tools) and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Location: East Coast preferred.

Responsibilities

• Break down complex problems and formulate and test hypotheses.
• Conduct primary and secondary research and perform rigorous data analysis.
• Synthesize analysis into clear takeaways and recommendations.
• Develop presentations to clearly communicate problem space, analysis, and insights.
• Support creation of CEO and Board of Directors level communications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Independent worker

Cross-functional work

Excel skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Programming languages

Job description

Analyst, Strategy

We are seeking an Analyst, Strategy to help support the development of Vertex’s corporate and business strategy. The role is part of the Chief Strategy Office (CSO) and will work closely with the Director, Strategy, Director, Innovation and other members of the CSO. As a member of the CSO, the analyst will work on impactful and complex projects with high visibility, such as customer segmentation, new market evaluations, pricing and business model development, and growth opportunity exploration. Projects will involve collaboration with executives, cross‑functional business partners, and external stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Break down complex problems and formulate and test hypotheses.
• Conduct primary and secondary research and perform rigorous data analysis.
• Synthesize analysis into clear takeaways and recommendations.
• Maintain deep knowledge of the content and analysis of your workstream.
• Develop presentations to clearly communicate problem space, analysis, and insights.
• Support creation of CEO and Board of Directors level communications.
• Stay current on market, regulatory, and technology trends relevant to Vertex.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytic and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional written, oral, and presentation skills.
• Economic and financial modeling skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to listen, consider alternative views, and solve complex problems.
• Strong research skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to work independently to achieve required project timelines.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and some experience in programming languages.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• 2-3 years of strategy work experience in corporate strategy or a strategy consulting firm.
• Exceptional research, analytical and problem‑solving skills supported by strong attention to detail.
• Highly structured thinker, with the ability to be flexible and pivot as needed.
• Self‑driven, with deep intellectual curiosity and ability to learn new subjects quickly.
• Ability to deliver high quality analysis and convey insights in presentation form.
• Proficiency with Excel (and other data analysis tools) and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Location: East Coast preferred.

Other Qualifications – Vertex Winning Way Behaviors

• Communicate with Clarity: Be clear, concise and actionable, seek and provide meaningful feedback.
• Act with Urgency: Adopt an agile mentality – frequent iterations, improved speed, resilience, 80/20 rule.
• Work with Purpose: Exhibit a “We Can” mindset, results outweigh effort, understand role contribution.
• Drive to Decision: Define deadlines and decision points, be clear on accountability and decision authority.
• Own the Outcome: Define milestones, commitments and intended results, assess work in context, demonstrate unwavering support for decisions.

Comments

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this position. Other functions may be assigned, and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.