Senior Manager, US Market Access Data Enablement

Job Description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Manager, US Market Access Data Enablement to join the U.S. Market Access (USMA) organization. As a key member of the Data & Analytics (D&A) Center of Excellence (COE), this role will focus on ensuring essential data assets are governed, catalogued, acquired, and made analytics ready to establish a robust data foundation to support Vertex USMA's analytics and intelligence needs across pipeline, launch and in-line assets.

This individual contributor position will serve as a subject matter expert in the data enablement, quality and readiness.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: This is an individual contributor position and reports to the Director, US Market Access Data & Analytics COE

• Lead efforts to understand and map business data needs related to Access Strategy, Pricing & Contracting, Trade & Distribution Operations, and Payer Field Teams to data sources and data products.
• Assess and document data requirements for new product launches, pipeline programs, and in-line brands, ensuring timely availability and usability of high-quality data.
• Partner with internal and external teams to validate, and onboard third-party and internal data sources, including Model N, Integrichain 852/867, MMIT, IQVIA claims (LAAD), sales data (DDD, Xponent) and acquire any additional third party data to fit business needs.
• Own the implementation and continuous improvement of data governance processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal, and ethical guidelines, including data privacy and access control in accordance with industry standards (e.g., HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11).
• Maintain a data catalog and associated metadata for market access data domains to promote discoverability, lineage tracking, and business understanding.
• Establish and monitor data quality KPIs (e.g., completeness, accuracy, timeliness) and lead issue resolution workflows across critical datasets.
• Collaborate with Digital Technology and Engineering (DTE), Commercial Operations, and PACM teams to develop scalable processes for data access, harmonization, and integration.
• Provide subject matter expertise on data stewardship practices, enabling effective use of data by cross-functional market access stakeholders.
• Leverage data platforms including Snowflake to extract, transform, and load large datasets across payer accounts, pricing, distribution, and field operations.
• Partner cross-functionally (~30% of time) with Market Access Strategy, PACM, Commercial Analytics, and Trade teams to align analytics to key business decisions.
• Communicate Data Readiness and Maturity through executive-ready PowerPoint presentations and strategic storytelling tailored for Director and VP-level audiences.
• Serve as subject matter expert to support analytics using key data sets: Model N, Integrichain 852/867, MMIT, IQVIA LAAD, DDD, and Xponent.
• Support the evolution of D&A tools and capabilities that enable scalable insights, automation, and advanced analytics across Market Access functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, Economics)
• 6+ years of experience in pharmaceuticals/biotech or consulting with direct focus on Market Access analytics
• Hands-on experience with Model N, MMIT, Integrichain 852/867, IQVIA LAAD/DDD/Xponent
• Proven Experience in data governance including policy development, access controls, regulatory compliance, and ethical data handling in life sciences.
• Experienced in data cataloging, metadata management, and data quality monitoring tools.
• Strong communication skills and experience presenting to cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in launch planning and commercial readiness analytics
• Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare Part D, 340B, and commercial payer dynamics
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to align technical solutions with strategic objectives

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]