Vertex - US Marketing Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex US Commercial fellowship, based in Boston, MA, offers a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning, education and training for PharmD graduates. Fellows work closely with biopharmaceutical partners while engaging with Northeastern University faculty in professional development and scholarly activities.

The role focuses on understanding US marketing strategy, developing promotional materials, leading strategic projects, and building stakeholder insights to benefit

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from ACPE-accredited institution.
• Eligible for pharmacist licensure in 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.

Responsibilities

• Gain understanding of Marketing and cross-functional teams within the broader organization.
• Support the team in executing the strategy for US Brands including collaboration on promotional materials for Sales.
• Lead strategic/tactical projects that align with company goals and patient access.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop deep insights into patient treatment journeys.
• Demonstrate urgency, curiosity and collaboration as a fast learner.

Skills

Marketing

Cross-functional teamwork

Project coordination

Strategic thinking

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Vertex – US Marketing Postdoctoral Research Fellow

About the Opportunity

Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelonglearning and the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates. A key element of the program's success is preparing Fellows to meet evolving workforce needs across various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry.

Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners, while engaging with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development, teaching, service, and scholarly activities.

In partnership with Northeastern University, Vertex Pharmaceuticals is offering a two-year North America Commercial fellowship based in Boston, MA.

About Vertex

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases and conditions. The company has approved therapies for cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia and acute pain, and it continues to advance clinical and research programs in these areas. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including IgA nephropathy, neuropathic pain, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, primary membranous nephropathy, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, type 1 diabetes, generalized myasthenia gravis, and myotonic dystrophy type 1.

Vertex was founded in 1989 and has its global headquarters in Boston, with international headquarters in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 16 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X.

Responsibilities

The US Commercial department is responsible for the execution of the commercial strategy across the United States. This includes leading patient access and reimbursement for current and future therapies, establishing the product strategy for new products and marketed brands, and ongoing support for both patients and caregivers.

The fellow will engage in a 2-year role on the commercial team to better understand the role of commercial in a pharmaceutical organization.

Objectives

US Marketing

• Gain understanding of Marketing and cross-functional teams within the broader organization
• Support the team in executing the strategy for the US Brands including collaboration with the team on creating promotional materials for the Sales team
• Lead strategic and/or tactical projects that are 'on strategy' and help realize the goal of patients benefiting from Vertex medicines and to meet business objectives
• Collaborate cross-functionally to build relationships with stakeholders and develop a deep understanding of the patient treatment journey and key customer insights
• The ideal candidate will possess an inherent sense of urgency, curiosity, and collaboration, and will be a fast learner

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

Applicants should submit the following application materials by the priority deadline of October 31, 2026:

• Curriculum vitae (CV), uploaded
• Unofficial PharmD transcripts, uploaded