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Job Title : Associate Director, Corporate Accounts, (Employers) - US Pain BU

Job Location : Boston, MA, USA

Job Location Type : Remote

Job Contract Type : Full-time

Job Seniority Level : Mid-Senior level

Job Description

Associate Director, Corporate Accounts- Employers (Remote)

Vertex is seeking a talented individual to join our US Pain Business Unit to support our journey to deliver new pain management treatment options to patients. The Associate Director, Strategic Customer Engagement will be responsible for strategically engaging with stakeholders in pain management. This is a critical role as our team is preparing for potential commercialization of an investigational acute pain product, which, if approved, would be the first new mechanism of action in decades. We are seeking a candidate that has an innovative mindset to pilot new approaches and a strong track record in cultivating long-term, strategic customer engagements. This role reports to the Senior Director and Head of the Market Transformation for the US Pain Business Unit.

For more information about Vertex’s pain program, visit https : / / www.vrtx.com / research - development / pipeline / pain / . To learn more about working at Vertex and our commitment to a vibrant and inclusive culture, visit https : / / www.vrtx.com / working -here / inclusion-diversity-equity / .

Key Responsibilities

Bring an outside-in perspective to the US Pain Business Unit through external engagements with influential stakeholders (e.g., Employers) in acute pain management
Develop and execute an employer-focused engagement strategy to enhance market presence for Vertex, drive awareness of non-opioid pain treatment options, and support opportunities that improve patient outcomes in acute pain management
Identify and prioritize employers, benefit consultants, and business groups for engagement in alignment with the US Pain Business Unit’s business objectives and priorities
Cultivate strong, long-term, compliant business relationships with key stakeholder groups inclusive of executive leadership, and formulary decision makers
Ensure compliant and effective collaboration agreements that set clear expectations and follow internal review and governance processes
Serve as the primary point of contact for key stakeholder groups, addressing inquiries and issues promptly and effectively
Collaborate across the US Pain Business Unit with Market Access, Strategic Accounts, Commercial, Marketing, Contracting, Trade, Pricing, Legal, Compliance and Leadership along with other relevant support functions

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree

8 years of experience in healthcare / biopharmaceuticals in marketing, consulting or agency in, or an equivalent combination of experience and education

Required Skills

Demonstrated understanding of the legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements for pre- and post-approval activities and ability to model expected behavior for the team

Experience defining and executing upon strategies with the proven ability to drive innovation approaches to maximize effectiveness

Strong innovation skills, an entrepreneurial spirit and courage to challenge the status quo to develop innovative and focused approaches to enable launch through data and technology

Ability to oversee generation of insights, and apply those insights to business problems / opportunities

Comfortable working in a highly collaborative and results-driven environment within a growing business unit where we are concurrently learning & building as we drive towards product launch

Analytical mindset, with ability to make strategic recommendations based on data and insights

Role models high performing team behaviors, all in on team activities and setting the tone for accountability and engagement

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive presence and strong MS office skills

Flex Designation

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as :

Hybrid : work remotely up to two days per week; or select

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

Lifelancer ( https : / / lifelancer.com ) is a talent-hiring platform in Life Sciences, Pharma and IT. The platform connects talent with opportunities in pharma, biotech, health sciences, healthtech and IT domains.

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