Associate Director

Job Description

General Summary:

Vertex is seeking a talented strategic & operations colleague to join our newly created US Diabetes Business Unit, supporting our aspirations of getting multiple potentially transformative cell therapies to people living with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

The Associate Director, US T1D Strategy & Operations will drive critical planning and execution activities as we build the US T1D Business Unit and launch plans. We are seeking a candidate that has a strong track record in strategic planning and program management roles to report directly into and partner closely with the Vice President of the US T1D Business Unit. This role is based out of Boston, MA, HQ in the Seaport District. Must live and/or be able to relocate to Boston. 

For more background on Vertex’s pipeline, please visit https://www.vrtx.com/our-science/pipeline/

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partners with the US T1D VP & BU Leadership Team to proactively shape the launch plan, and autonomously manages launch activity tracking and launch readiness team

• Drives the development of high-impact executive, cross-functional and cross-team presentations and communications, including executive presentations, business reviews, and department town halls

• Manages the annual brand planning and budgeting process to ensure strategic alignment, avoid duplication, and drive milestone completion as well as the monthly budgeting process

• In partnership with commercial operations, develops dashboards for launch KPIs, monitors ROI of key initiatives and identifies focus areas to drive action that accelerates our launch plan

• Lead additional special BU strategic projects and high-profile initiatives, as appropriate

• Develop agendas and manage key meetings to ensure that important decisions and action items are fully addressed, including BU Leadership and Launch Readiness meetings

• Coordinate pull-through of HR, talent development, and team-culture related initiatives and activities including team onboarding activities and critical all team & regional meetings

• 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

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Knowledge and Skills:

• Outstanding communication of information and ideas (written, PowerPoint, verbal), to varied audiences including senior leadership and large team formats; can simplify the complex into a story

• 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 complex tasks and competing priorities; can hold people accountable, and adapt to new projects rapidly to effectively drive results

• Can think enterprise-wide, is highly curious, and has a strategic mindset

• 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

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree

• 8+ years of progressive, relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of experience & education) in strategic planning and program management; healthcare/biopharmaceuticals or consulting experience

• Launch experience strongly preferred

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Pay Range:

$139,600 - $209,300

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com