Vertex - Market Access Strategy Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program, in partnership with Vertex Pharmaceuticals, offers a two-year North American Commercial-US Market Access Strategy fellowship based in Boston, MA.

The Fellow will support payer marketing and strategy across the Vertex commercial and pipeline portfolio, collaborating with cross-functional partners to shape value-based access and pricing strategies. Applicants should hold a PharmD and MA licensure eligibility.

Qualificações

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution.
• Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at both the industry site and Northeastern

Responsabilidades

• Build foundational knowledge of U.S. market access strategy, including how payer, policy, reimbursement, and stakeholder dynamics influence access planning across products.
• Advance strategic and tactical projects that strengthen launch and lifecycle market access planning in key disease areas that may include Type 1 Diabetes, Pain, IgA Nephropathy, APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease, and Cystic Fibrosis
• Identify and explore innovative partnerships, market disruptors, and policy changes that may enhance compliant patient access and payer engagement
• Gain exposure to the regulatory and compliance environment, including CMS policies, state-specific regulations, and legal considerations surrounding access communications and contracting
• Contribute to the development of payer value propositions, access narratives, and strategic recommendations that support reimbursement, coverage optimization, and differentiated product positioning
• Create educational materials and resources that communicate market access strategy to internal and external stakeholders

Conhecimentos

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Leadership

Independent work

Formação académica

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Massachusetts pharmacist licensure eligibility

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Vertex – Market Access Strategy Postdoctoral ResearchFellow

About the Opportunity

Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Programis a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelonglearning and the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates. Akey element of the program's success is preparing Fellows to meetevolving workforce needs across various sectors of thepharmaceutical industry.

Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with our innovativebiopharmaceutical industry partners, while engaging withNortheastern University faculty in professional and careerdevelopment, teaching, service, and scholarly activities.

In partnership with Northeastern University, VertexPharmaceuticals is offering a two-year North American Commercial-USMarket Access Strategy fellowship, based in Boston, MA.

About Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientificinnovation to create transformative medicines for people withserious diseases and conditions. The company has approved therapiesfor cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, transfusion-dependentbeta thalassemia and acute pain, and it continues to advanceclinical and research programs in these areas. Vertex also has arobust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across arange of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deepinsight into causal human biology, including IgA nephropathy,neuropathic pain, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, primary membranousnephropathy, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, type 1diabetes, generalized myasthenia gravis, and myotonic dystrophytype 1.

Vertex was founded in 1989 and has its global headquarters inBoston, with international headquarters in London. Additionally,the company has research and development sites and commercialoffices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and theMiddle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of theindustry's top places to work, including 16 consecutive years onScience magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune's 100 BestCompanies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more aboutVertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us onLinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X.

Responsibilities

US Market Access Strategy

The U.S. Market Access Strategy position offers the opportunity tosupport payer marketing and strategy across the Vertex commercialand pipeline portfolio. The fellow will contribute to launch andlifecycle access planning as part of the Market Access Strategyteam and will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners inPricing and Contracting, HEOR, Public Affairs, and Brand Marketing.Through this work, the fellow will develop an understanding of howthe company assesses market dynamics, evaluates accessopportunities and barriers, and shapes value-based strategies tosupport patient access and payer engagement.

• Build foundational knowledge of U.S. market access strategy,including how payer, policy, reimbursement, and stakeholderdynamics influence access planning across products
• Advance strategic and tactical projects that strengthen launchand lifecycle market access planning in key disease areas that mayinclude Type 1 Diabetes, Pain, IgA Nephropathy, APOL1-MediatedKidney Disease, and Cystic Fibrosis
• Identify and explore innovative partnerships, marketdisruptors, and policy changes that may enhance compliant patientaccess and payer engagement
• Gain exposure to the regulatory and compliance environment,including CMS policies, state-specific regulations, and legalconsiderations surrounding access communications andcontracting
• Contribute to the development of payer value propositions,access narratives, and strategic recommendations that supportreimbursement, coverage optimization, and differentiated productpositioning
• Create educational materials and resources that communicatemarket access strategy to internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accreditedinstitution
• Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State ofMassachusetts
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management and leadership abilities
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on a varietyof projects at both the industry site and Northeastern

Preferred Candidate Traits

• Demonstrated interest in US payer policy, market accessstrategy, and health economics
• Familiarity with the US healthcare system, including formularydecision-making processes and the evolving payer landscape
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with strategic focusand attention to detail
• Self-starter with a learning mindset, business acumen andagility to thrive in a fast-paced, launch-oriented environment

Additional Information

Applicants should submit the following application materials by thepriority deadline of October 31, 2026.

1. Curriculum vitae (CV), uploaded

2. Unofficial PharmD transcripts, uploaded

3. Cover letter, uploaded

Letters of Recommendation

Three formal Letters of Recommendation (LORs) must be submitteddirectly by the letter writers no later than November 23,2026.

Each letter writer must include:

• The candidate's full name
• The fellowship program(s) to which the candidate is applying(e.g., Smith, John - Alnylam, GSK)

Please ask your letter writers to complete and submit the Letterof Recommendation Form along with their recommendation. Clickhere to access the form and share it with your letterwriters.

Recommendations must be submitted directly by the recommender andcannot be submitted by the applicant.

Address cover letter and letters of recommendation to:

J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy & Health SystemsSciences

Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program Director

360 Huntington Ave, 140 The Fenway R218
Boston, MA 02115

Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or anyother type of employment visa sponsorship for the successfulapplicant to this position, now or in the future. STEM OPT is notcompatible for this position. The successful applicant must be ableto maintain valid work authorization in the United Statesthroughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University'ssponsorship for a visa.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate workexperience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefiteligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paidtime off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- aswell as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, religion,color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabilitystatus, or any other characteristic protected by applicablelaw.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

108S

Expected Hiring Range:

$60,315.00 - $85,192.50

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will dependon several factors, which may include your education, experience,location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a paycomparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject tochange.