Associate Director, Marketing Science (Portfolio) at Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:Vertex is seeking an Associate Director (AD) to join the Forecasting Analytics and Insights team in the North America Commercial organization. The AD will be responsible for delivering commercial insights to inform strategic choices and commercialization decisions for launched and pipeline assets in disease areas such as hemoglobinopathies (e.g. sickle cell disease beta thalassemia) cystic fibrosis pain and other serious diseases. The AD will partner with the US & Canada business units and the Global Commercial Brand teams to maintain a clear understanding of the overall business and key questions for the programs and will formulate and execute an insights plan (involving either primary market research and/or data analytics) to answer them.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Function as a key thought partner to North America and Global Marketing leads and provide objective perspective and insightEvaluate the quality of available information and identify critical insights gapsFormulate a comprehensive insights generation plan to address a spectrum of business questions using the appropriate methodology (primary or secondary market research analytics)Design and execute the analysis plan:Primary market research: Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to articulate research objectives identify the appropriate approach & vendor to execute the studyData analytics: Develop a data analysis plan using in-house or external data; conduct analysis or partner with advanced analytics colleagues on the teamInterpret the findings and integrate with other available information to present a cohesive point of view and derive implications & actionable recommendationsAct as the voice of the customer to answer outstanding questions synthesize insights and learnings for leadership and bring an objective point of view to internal initiatives workshops and brainstormsMaintain a current summary of all the insights supporting a disease area in the form of an Insights bookDevelop the situation analysis for the Brand Planning processMaintain a strong understanding of the LRP forecast model and provide assumptions that inform the Long-Range PlanKnowledge and Skills:Depth of knowledge in a variety of primary market research methodologies; substantial experience managing design and execution of primary market research projectsStrong complex quantitative analysis skills; experience running own analyses as well as partnering with advanced analytics professionals and interpreting resultsDeep understanding of the biopharma commercialization process; experience with go-to-market approaches and launch planningStrong experience working with global brands and understanding insights from global marketsExceptional written and verbal communication skills able to synthesize and distill complex information into a compelling narrativeProactive orientation - able to anticipate issues engage with stakeholders and plan accordinglyDemonstrated experience as a trusted advisor and thought partner to stakeholdersComfortable with ambiguity; able to effectively structure problems and solution approachesEducation and Experience:Bachelors Degree in relevant discipline requiredTypically requires 8 or more years in bio-pharma marketing market research and/or analytics or the equivalent combination of education and experiencePay Range:$0 - $0Disclosure Statement: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.Flex Designation:Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex 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 select2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.#LI-HybridCompany InformationVertex 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 persons 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 Required Experience:Director Key Skills Digital Marketing,B2B Sales,Marketing,Pardot,Marketing Automation,Customer Segmentation,HubSpot,Multichannel Marketing,Market Research,Affiliate Marketing,Social Media Management,Lead Generation Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1