Executive Director, Head of NA Commercial Operations at Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Executive Director (ED) North America Commercial Operations leads a team that supports multiple in-line disease areas supporting each US Business Unit and their respective leadership teams within North America Commercial. The ED oversees 6 district functions: Commercial Data Management Digital Customer Engagement Field Operations Marketing Operations Field Training and Business Engagement Leads.This position reports to the Vice President North America Commercial Operations Insights & Analytics and is located at our headquarters in Boston MA in the Seaport area.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Leads 6 distinct functions: Commercial Data Management Digital Customer Engagement Field Operations Marketing Operations Field Training and business engagement leads in support of delivering on the North America Commercial objectives across multiple in-line disease areasPartners with senior leaders across North America Commercial DTE (IT) HR Finance and other key teams to translate business needs into proactive objectives that fuel commercial successEnsures sales and marketing operational implementation effectiveness and efficiencyEnhances operational capabilities within team to support NA business in identifying opportunities to successfully support the business as a strategic partnerLeads team in supporting existing businesses and new launches for the NA Region including pre- and post-launch activities such as customer field mapping incentive compensation planning field force readiness and effectiveness etc.Understands Vertex business model multiple disease areas growth drivers and supports creation of resourcing recommendationsIdentifies future capabilities for novel business models to enable success in new disease areasWorks effectively with Legal Medical and Regulatory colleagues to ensure coordination of support in commercial adjacent functions achieve efficient and effective plansAs a people manager within the organization may have financial accountabilities and human resource responsibilities for assigned staffCollaborates on ad hoc business cases and other duties as neededKnowledge and Skills:Strong leadership qualities; demonstrated ability to lead build and develop direct indirect and cross-functional teamsDeep working knowledge of US Commercial Pharmaceutical Industry and the role that Commercial Operations plays within the organizationExperience in leading some combination of Field Operations Digital Marketing Marketing Operations and Field training teamsDemonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions understands how to do the research to uncover missing information and enjoys the challenge of being a solution architectLeverages relationships data analytics and strategic mind-set in all aspects of supporting the NA commercial organizationWork effectively with internal stakeholders external experts and support partners to assimilate leading insights to ensure in-line brands are successfully supportedAbility to work across disease areas and multiple (5) Business UnitsDemonstrated ability to think strategically and make sound recommendations to internal customers and cross-functional stakeholdersProven ability to effectively manage ambiguity; can successfully cope with change shift gears comfortably decide and act without having the total pictureExhibits outstanding written and oral communication skills including the ability to effectively write and deliver presentations to professionals at all levels within VertexExcellent interpersonal skills to negotiate internally/externally often at higher levels and beyondEducation and Experience:Bachelors Degree in business finance quantitative major required. Advanced Degree/Masters and/or MBA in related field/majors desirableTypically requires 10 years of experience in Commercial Pharmaceutical organization and/or Strategy/Management Consulting or the equivalent combination of education and experienceExperience in leading large multi-functional team of Commercial Operations professionalsPrior successful management of vendors and consultantsExperience with commercial drug launches preferably in specialtyExperience in working within a matrixed organizationPay Range:$265600 - $398400Disclosure 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 Risk Management,Negiotiation,Operational management,Smartsheets,Strategic Planning,Team Management,Budgeting,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience,Financial Planning Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 265600 - 398400