Senior Director, Global Marketing - Pain

The Senior Director, Global Commercial Strategy (GCS), Pain will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping Vertex’s chronic pain franchise and advancing a transformative pipeline in an area of significant unmet need. This individual will lead commercialization launch strategy for chronic pain, including the launch of Journavx in painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (pDPN) and future chronic pain indications, with responsibility for defining launch indication strategy, patient and customer insights, positioning, and core messaging. Reporting to the Vice President of Global Commercial Strategy, this leader will drive cross-functional alignment and help ensure the long-term success of the global pain portfolio.**Key Duties and Responsibilities:** **Knowledge and Skills:*** Proven experience in defining brand or portfolio strategies, generating insights, and applying them to business opportunities.Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven strategic recommendations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive presence. In-depth understanding of legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements for pre- and post-approval activities. **Preferred Skills:** Experience working in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.Ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams, fostering accountability and engagement. **Education and Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree in science, business, or marketing; advanced degree (MBA or PhD) preferred.* 12+ years of experience in healthcare/biopharmaceuticals, including marketing, consulting, or agency roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.This role is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients with pDPN by owning the chronic commercialization strategy and driving market insights to support the global commercialization strategy for Suzetrigine and future chronic pain indications. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and a proven track record in biopharmaceutical marketing, we encourage you to apply.**Benefits:** Vertex Pharmaceuticals offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment dedicated to innovation and patient care. This role is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients with pDPN by owning the chronic commercialization strategy and driving market insights to support the global commercialization strategy for Suzetrigine and future chronic pain indications. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and a proven track record in biopharmaceutical marketing, we encourage you to apply.The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.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.
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