Chief of Staff, North America Commercial

Job Description

General Summary:

The Director, Chief of Staff is a key thought partner and advisor to the SVP, North America Commercial on a variety of strategic, operational, and organizational matters. The role leads strategic initiatives and collaborates to execute cross-functional projects and ensure alignment with business goals.  The Chief of Staff role requires both strategic thinking an ability to manage complex details, understand the business and drive action across a variety of therapeutic areas and functions.  The ideal candidate is a highly motivated and organized individual with exceptional emotional intelligence, communication, and presentation skills, and demonstrated ability to exercise excellent judgement and discretion. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• As a member of the North America Leadership Team (NALT) and the North America Commercial Leadership Team (NAC LT), work closely with the SVP and other leadership to set strategic direction for the NA Commercial organization and ensure alignment with strategic objectives
• Lead key business processes on behalf of NAC including Long Range Planning, Brand Planning, Budgeting / Resourcing and reward and recognition processes and programs
• Develop and manage a process for measuring and reporting progress on high-priority initiatives and programs across the North America Commercial organization
• Keep NALT and NAC LT and other key stakeholders informed on key accomplishments, issues, and next steps
• Support the SVP in defining and developing high-impact executive communications and develop a comprehensive engagement plan; provide strategic vision and oversight for ongoing NA Communications e.g., Town Halls, People Manager Forums, and Friday Updates
• Create compelling presentations for SVP across a range of topics including business updates, presentations to non-commercial functions, and Executive Committee and Board of Director presentations
• Lead and/or manage additional special projects and high-profile initiatives, as appropriate
• Engage with disease area Business Unit Leadership Teams (BULTs) to promote best practices across BULTs as well as to ensure awareness of insights and issues and for necessary context to support SVP
• Set vision and lead events including the annual VAKO and Pinnacle, Compass & Apex awards; serve in an advisory capacity for POAs for BULTs
• Develop agendas and manage key meetings to ensure that important decisions and action items are fully addressed (e.g., NALT)
• Function as a liaison between the SVP and cross functional colleagues to ensure alignment and coordination on a wide variety of cross-functional initiatives

Knowledge and Skills:

• Critical thinker who is skilled at shaping strategic vision as well as executing and driving results in a complex and fast-paced environment
• Outstanding communication of information and ideas, both written and verbal, to diverse audiences; employs active listening skills
• Strong collaboration skills, with an ability to influence multiple stakeholders; and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members
• Proven project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Ability to adapt to new projects and disease areas rapidly and effectively
• Demonstrated analytical acumen and information technology skills
• Self-motivated; acts independently and prioritizes appropriately; embraces unexpected changes or challenges and drives to improved solutions
• Navigates organizational complexities, recommends solutions, and promotes collaboration across functions

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline
• 10+ years of progressive, relevant experience with demonstrated experience as a chief of staff, or organizing and directing multiple cross-functional teams and departments

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

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 [email protected]