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Senior Director, Marketing, Field Patient Education & Transplant Center Activation

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Boston, MA
Full Time
Director
226k-338k
about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Director, US Heme Marketing, Activation Strategy and Patient Education leads the Marketing team for the US Heme Business Unit, supporting gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD) and transfusion dependent thalassemia (TDT). This individual is accountable for understanding the market landscape, defining strategic and performance goals, and managing multiple teams including the ATC Activation Engagement team and Patient Educator field team. The role reports to the Vice President of the US Heme Business Unit and requires a strong track record in US commercial roles, team leadership, and operating with urgency in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develops the portfolio strategy, and oversees creation of brand strategies and brand lifecycle activities.
  • Partners with and supports marketing team members and cross functional partners to help shape the brand strategy, segment the market, develop messaging, and support the launch of investigational therapies.
  • Generates and consolidates key insights across HCPs and patient stakeholders through market research and advisory boards.
  • Engages with the HCP and KTL community and other key customers for TDT and SCD, including transplant surgeons/staff and referring hematologists, to understand community challenges and opportunities.
  • Oversees development and implementation of strategic and tactical plans for brand(s).
  • Provides input into forecasting assumptions, both short term and long term.
  • Leads the Authorized Treatment Center (ATC) onboarding strategy and execution, ensuring engagement with appropriate treatment centers based on business need.
  • Leads the Patient Educator field team and supports development of local market strategies.
  • Leads team to create all commercialization campaigns including unbranded disease education and branded patient and HCP campaigns.
  • Develops strong partnerships and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business goals.
  • Serves as the cross-functional launch lead for label expansions.
  • Collaborates with external communications review committee to approve materials for external use.
  • Manages agency partners and team to ensure on budget and timely deliverables.
  • Operates with a sense of urgency and fosters a culture of accountability.
  • Models and instills a culture of compliance focused on ethics and integrity.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 12+ years of combined educational/work experience in marketing, consulting, or agency experience in healthcare/biopharmaceuticals, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • Experience managing external partners.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate across multiple functional areas.
  • Understanding of legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation delivery and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage up and across an organization, identifying critical information to share with leadership and stakeholders.
  • Experience with budget management.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%.
  • Launch and/or label expansion experience.
  • Experience managing a team; field leadership experience highly desirable.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in developing tactics for diverse audiences and complex marketplaces.

Qualifications

  • Educational background and experience as specified in requirements.

Benefits & Perks

  • Annual bonus and equity awards.
  • Inclusive market-leading 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 and charitable donation matching.
  • 401(k) plan.

Working at Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and fostering an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives and strengths are celebrated. The company emphasizes innovation, integrity, and a mission-driven approach to creating transformative medicines for serious diseases. Recognized as a top employer, Vertex promotes a culture where employees can bring their authentic selves, inspire innovation, and make a meaningful impact.

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Job Details

Posted AtAug 1, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
Salary226k-338k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceDirector

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About Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Website

vrtx.com

Location

Boston, MA

Industry

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing

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