Vertex Pharmaceuticals
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Cambridge,
MA
Job Summary:
· Vertex is seeking a talented individual to join our Cystic Fibrosis Global Marketing group as Associate Marketing Director in Cambridge . This individual will be a key contributor, and a driver of Ex-US markets launch preparation, conceiving of and implementing commercial strategies and activities to support the launch of VX-770. This pioneer will possess a desire for team success in a highly innovative company aimed at redefining health, and transforming lives with new medicines. VX-770 is an investigational orphan drug for the treatment of Cystic Fibrosis.
Key Responsibilities for this role include:
• Primarily responsible for the (Rest of World) ROW launch, driving strategic HCP and Patient initiatives and tactical programs that maximize the launch, leveraging the US plan
– Plan and implement launch for ROW Healthcare Practitioner promotion
– Plan and implement launch for patient and patient advocacy audiences in ROW
– Develop annual Professional Relations strategy plan that ensures alignment of activities with overall brand goals and objectives
– Drive country level launch plans
– Sales force preparation ROW
• Brokers agreement across matrix team members and ROW staff to coordinate the successful launch
• Tailors and drives sales training implementation for EU and Canada
• Develop ROW thought leader and advocacy relationships
• Collaborate with Business Information partners on marketing research plans, including launch metrics for ROW
Minimum Requirements Ideal experience and skills match:
· A Bachelor's degree in marketing, business or a science discipline. An MBA is an preferred, but not required
· At least 8 years experience in the specialty pharmaceutical and/or biotech industries; comprised of at least 5 years marketing, demonstrating progression of responsibility.
· Global marketing experience required
· Launch experience required; Orphan drug launch preferred
· Demonstrated strategic planning, communication and presentation skills
· Demonstrated ability to develop solutions to complex problems with creativity and innovation
· Proven teamwork in small teams, leadership and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of business
· Demonstrated cross-functional matrix teams leadership
· Proven ability to select and optimize performance of outside business partners and vendors
· Leadership
o Leads through networks and influence
o Collaborative
o Demonstrates sound reasoning and judgment
· Organizational effectiveness
o Comfortable in small companies and teams, growth situations and ambiguity (we’re growing!)
o Communicates effectively
o Results oriented
o Can lead change
Other Relevant Experience and Skills (Pluses)
· Category experience in cystic fibrosis
· Non-marketing cross-functional commercial home office experience
· Sales or other field experience
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is a global biotechnology company committed to the discovery and development of breakthrough small molecule drugs for serious diseases. The Company's strategy is to commercialize its products both independently and in collaboration with major pharmaceutical companies. Vertex's product pipeline is focused on viral diseases, cystic fibrosis, inflammation, autoimmune diseases, cancer, and pain.
Cambridge, MA
Cambridge, Massachusetts
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