West Region Senior Sales Director Rare-Disease Leader

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 232,000 - 348,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC seeks a Senior Regional Sales Director, West Region, to lead a high-performance sales team for the Cystic Fibrosis portfolio. You will set territory plans, build account strategies, and drive top-line results while modeling compliant, customer-focused leadership.

Based in the West region, you will partner with cross-functional teams and report to the Business Unit leadership, guiding a ~7-person team to optimize performance and ensure patient access across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (required).
• 12+ years field experience in biotech/pharma with 5+ years in leadership/management.
• Significant customer engagement experience leading regional sales teams in competitive spaces.

Responsibilities

• Leads and retains a high-performing team delivering results while upholding Vertex values.
• Develops area/territory/account plans with cross-functional partners to meet business goals.
• Tracks performance and holds leaders accountable; adjusts execution as needed.
• Fosters a collaborative culture across the region and across the nation.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements in all activities.

Skills

Influence others

Innovation mindset

Team leadership

Executive customer service

Creative problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC seeks a Senior Regional Sales Director, West Region, to lead a high-performance sales team for the Cystic Fibrosis portfolio. You will set territory plans, build account strategies, and drive top-line results while modeling compliant, customer-focused leadership.

Based in the West region, you will partner with cross-functional teams and report to the Business Unit leadership, guiding a ~7-person team to optimize performance and ensure patient access across the region.