Senior Director, Global Marketing - Pain

Job Description

The Senior Director, Global Commercial Strategy (GCS), Pain will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping Vertex’s chronic pain franchise and advancing a transformative pipeline in an area of significant unmet need.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a global biotechnology company dedicated to transforming the lives of people with serious diseases through groundbreaking research and innovative medicines.

This leader will drive cross‑functional alignment and help ensure the long‑term success of the global pain portfolio, overseeing the launch strategy for chronic pain indications including the launch of Journavx in painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (pDPN) and future chronic pain indications. The role defines launch indication strategy, patient and customer insights, positioning, and core messaging.

• Own the Brand Strategy for all chronic pain indications, beginning with the Journavx pDPN indication and ensuring alignment with the global strategy.
• Support elevation of world‑class brand development and launch readiness for the pain portfolio and within Vertex’s Commercial organization, sharing best practices across GCS.
• Lead the asset brand development, including defining the target patient population, product positioning, and brand strategy.
• Take ownership of market dynamics and customer insights, including payer, HCP, and consumer perspectives, to inform launch readiness planning and enhance commercialization opportunities.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive launch readiness plan, collaborating with the US team to ensure launch readiness for the new pDPN indication, including field force deployment, promotional strategies, and access planning.
• Drive branded HCP campaign development.
• Provide input into forecasting assumptions and engage in competitive scenario planning to support long‑range planning.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop compelling clinical, patient, and economic value propositions.
• Regularly engage with external customers through congresses, field visits, and insights generation.
• Foster a culture of compliance, ethics, and integrity in all activities.

• Proven experience in defining brand or portfolio strategies, generating insights, and applying them to business opportunities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data‑driven strategic recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive presence.
• In‑depth understanding of legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements for pre‑ and post‑approval activities.

• Demonstrated success in global commercial roles, particularly in strategy and planning for pipeline assets.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environment.
• Ability to lead and inspire high‑performing teams, fostering accountability and engagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in science, business, or marketing; advanced degree (MBA or PhD) preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in healthcare/biopharmaceuticals, including marketing, consulting, or agency roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment dedicated to innovation and patient care.

RM230,000 - $342,000

The range provided reflects an estimate for the base salary at the time of posting. The 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 will be based on skills, competencies, experience, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

Vertex’s Total Rewards offer inclusive market‑leading benefits to meet employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support growth and aspirations. This includes medical, dental and vision benefits, generous paid time off…