Access Strategy Analytics & Insights Director

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute data & analytics capabilities that enable scalable insights across in-line brands and pipeline assets aligned with US Market Access business priorities to drive results and improve patient outcomes.
• Manage direct reports responsible for Data Enablement, Data Governance, and Advanced Analytics.
• Oversee Data Enablement to establish a common data foundation of analytics-ready data products, ensuring seamless integration across multiple data domains including payer accounts, field operations, pricing, chargebacks, reimbursements, trade, distribution, and third-party data acquisition.
• Lead the implementation of a data governance framework to ensure data discipline, integrity, security, and compliance, strengthening the foundation for D&A innovation.
• Build and lead a team to enable real-time insights through AI-driven models, self-service analytics, and predictive intelligence, generating pipeline value narratives and supporting market shaping and launch success.
• Elevate analytics with advanced machine learning models, including attribution models, anomaly detection, and continuous performance monitoring to identify opportunities and inform strategic decisions.
• Foster a data-driven culture by leading enterprise-wide data literacy and training initiatives, empowering teams to leverage AI/ML insights.
• Lead change management efforts to embed Gen AI-enhanced capabilities into strategic decision-making, including developing an intelligent knowledge hub with conversational interfaces.
• Partner with Digital Technology & Engineering (DTE), GIACO, HEOR, DSS to create a seamless AI-powered data ecosystem.
• Monitor emerging technologies, trends, and best practices to ensure continuous innovation in ML, Generative AI, and analytics-driven decision-making.
• Describe the current state of the business and identify influencing factors in partnership with DTE and GIACO teams.
• Serve as an advocate and develop strong partnerships to integrate market access insights across the Vertex enterprise.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Engineering, Statistics, Economics, or Finance.
• 10+ years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industries in Managed Markets or biopharma consulting (analytics, management, or strategic) post-MBA/PhD, with meaningful biotech/pharmaceuticals and quantitative decision support experience.
• 7+ years of experience in developing insights that inform value, access, reimbursement, and contracting strategies.
• Proficiency in Data & Analytics with expertise in U.S. Market Access strategies, payer account management, and channel dynamics.
• Experience working with syndicated Market Access databases (IQVIA, MMIT, etc.) and shipment data (852, 867, Integrichain, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills with tools such as Excel, SQL, SAS, Alteryx, PowerBI, and working knowledge of R, Python, and data warehouse platforms like Snowflake.
• Ability to network with internal and external stakeholders to form strong partnerships.
• Strategic thinking skills to identify operational trends and assess their impact on broader strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to C-suite management and external stakeholders.
• Flexibility, adaptability, diplomacy, and capacity to deal effectively with ambiguity.
• Ability to support financial forecasting, commercial launch planning, and communicate complex information clearly.

Nice to Have

• PhD or MBA/ MPH in combination with a Master's in a quantitative discipline.
• Good understanding of state/federal policies, government programs impacting market access, and statutory government pricing methodologies.
• 8-10 years of pharmaceutical market access experience with subject matter expertise in Health Plans, PBMs, Hospital Systems, Specialty Pharmacies, and Healthcare Policy stakeholders.
• Diverse US product launch experience across different therapeutic areas.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Finance).
• 10+ years of experience in biotech/pharmaceuticals in Managed Markets or biopharma consulting.
• 7+ years of experience in insights related to value, access, reimbursement, and contracting strategies.

Benefits & Perks

• Eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off, including a week-long company shutdown in summer and winter.
• Educational assistance programs, including student loan repayment.
• Commuting subsidy, charitable donation matching, 401(k), and more.