Job Description
General Summary:
Vertex operates at the forefront of scientific innovation and has successfully developed and commercialized multiple breakthrough medicines for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) as well as Casgevy, a new gene therapy for sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia. Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing pipeline programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases including programs in Pain, APOL-1 mediated kidney disease (AMKD), IgAN, and Type 1 diabetes, among others.
We are seeking talented HCP (Health Care Professional) marketers to join Vertex in several different disease areas as we begin building out the US commercial teams. The HCP Marketing lead role is responsible for helping shape the overall US brand strategy, and developing and executing against the HCP promotional marketing strategy and tactics to support the launch in one of our new disease areas. The Director will act as the lead and be responsible for the HCP promotional activities both through personal and non-personal channels. The successful candidate will have an ability to thrive in an environment of rapid change, demonstrate strong communication, work effectively within cross-functional teams, and have a problem-solving and analytical mindset. This role will have direct reports, and report to the respective BU Head of Marketing.
Key Responsibilities:
Leverages primary and secondary research to develop clear, actionable insights that accurately inform the key drivers and barriers
Works cross functionally to ensure an integrated brand strategy that includes market access, field leadership, medical affairs, and communications
Ensures that the brand strategy is translated with an effective tactical plan for HCPs, treatment centers, and care teams
Engages with the HCP community to understand community challenges and opportunities, gleam critical insights, and influence perceptions
Collaborates with internal Legal, Medical, and Regulatory partners to deliver a compelling, effective brand campaign for the target HCPs and related care teams
Works with external agencies to execute promotional strategy and tactics through personal and non-personal channels, while ensuring external partners remain on-time and on-budget
Collaborates with field leadership and team members to obtain input on launch strategies and tactics; ensures relevant launch KPIs are established, monitored, and optimized
Leads a team to deliver tactics against the multiple audiences described above
Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years marketing, consulting or agency experience in healthcare/biopharmaceuticals, and 3+ years of supervisory/management experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education
Experience developing communications/tactics in U.S. or global marketing is required
Specialty product launch experience is preferred
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage initiatives that require collaboration across multiple functional areas
An entrepreneurial and innovative spirit, with an ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems
A solid compliance mindset and demonstrated integrity on the job
Strong written communication skills, presentation delivery, and interpersonal skills to be effective in a team environment
Flex Designation:
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible
Flex Eligibility Status:
In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
