Project Management & Strategic Operations Associate Director

Job Description

General Summary:

Vertex is seeking a talented strategic & operations colleague to serve in a critical role joining our US Pain Business Unit to support the ongoing launch of Journavx in moderate to severe acute pain, the first new class of medicines in over two decades on our journey to fundamentally transform pain management. The Associate Director, US Pain Strategy & Operations will drive critical strategic planning and execution as continue to scale launch within the US Pain Business Unit. We are seeking a candidate that has a strong track record in strategic and project management roles to report directly into and partner closely with the Vice President of 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

• Partners with the US Pain VP & BU Leadership Team to proactively evolve the commercialization plan, and autonomously manages commercialization execution and department wide activities
• Drives the development high-impact executive, cross-functional and cross-team presentations and communications, including executive presentations, business reviews, and department town halls
• Manages the annual brand/budgeting process to ensure strategic alignment, avoid duplication, and drive milestone completion as well as the monthly budgeting process
• Develops dashboard for reporting of launch KPIs, monitors ROI of key initiatives and identifies focus areas to drive action that accelerates our launch plan
• Leads special strategic projects and high-profile initiatives, particularly as it relates to launch learnings, strategic adjustments and related execution
• Develop agendas and manage key meetings to ensure that important decisions and action items are fully addressed, including Business Unit Leadership Team meetings
• Coordinate team culture and communication related initiatives and activities including department wide events and communications such as regular newsletters
• Act as a liaison between cross functional colleagues to ensure alignment and coordination on a wide variety of cross-functional initiatives including annual kick off and plan of action meetings
• Lead after action reviews of high impact projects; provide recommendations for simplification of processes and systems

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of progressive, relevant experience with demonstrated experience in project management, and organizing and directing multiple teams and departments; healthcare/biopharmaceuticals experience preferred

Required Skills

• Outstanding communication of information and ideas (written, PowerPoint, verbal), to varied audiences including senior leadership and large team formats
• Analytical, able to glean insights from data using excel and communicate in a compelling, visual way
• Strong collaboration skills, with an ability to influence multiple stakeholders; builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members
• Proven project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities; adapt to new projects rapidly and effectively; strategic thinker with a track record of driving results
• Self-motivated; acts independently and prioritizes appropriately; embraces unexpected changes or challenges and drives to improved solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to work in and influence a cross-functional team promoting collaboration and high performing team behaviors with an unwavering focus on what is best for the patients we serve
• Consistently displays sound ethics, good judgment and demonstrates Vertex’s core values

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. 

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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.

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