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.
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* 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
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* 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:**$164,000 - $246,000
** Disclosure Statement:
** The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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