Project Management & Strategic Operations Associate Director

Job Description

Vertex is seeking a talented strategic & operations colleague to serve in a critical role joining our US Pain Business Unit to support the ongoing launch of Journavx in moderate to severe acute pain, the first new class of medicines in over two decades on our journey to fundamentally transform pain management. The Associate Director, US Pain Strategy & Operations will drive critical strategic planning and execution as we continue to scale launch within the US Pain Business Unit.

We are seeking a candidate that has a strong track record in strategic and project management roles to report directly into and partner closely with the Vice President of the US Pain Business Unit.

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• Partners with the US Pain VP & BU Leadership Team to proactively evolve the commercialization plan, and autonomously manages commercialization execution and department wide activities
• Drives the development high-impact executive, cross-functional and cross-team presentations and communications, including executive presentations, business reviews, and department town halls
• Manages the annual brand/budgeting process to ensure strategic alignment, avoid duplication, and drive milestone completion as well as the monthly budgeting process
• Develops dashboard for reporting of launch KPIs, monitors ROI of key initiatives and identifies focus areas to drive action that accelerates our launch plan
• Leads special strategic projects and high-profile initiatives, particularly as it relates to launch learnings, strategic adjustments and related execution
• Develop agendas and manage key meetings to ensure that important decisions and action items are fully addressed, including Business Unit Leadership Team meetings
• Coordinate team culture and communication related initiatives and activities including department wide events and communications such as regular newsletters
• Act as a liaison between cross functional colleagues to ensure alignment and coordination on a wide variety of cross-functional initiatives including annual kick off and plan of action meetings
• Lead after action reviews of high impact projects; provide recommendations for simplification of processes and systems

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of progressive, relevant experience with demonstrated experience in project management, and organizing and directing multiple teams and departments; healthcare/biopharmaceuticals experience preferred

• Outstanding communication of information and ideas (written, PowerPoint, verbal), to varied audiences including senior leadership and large team formats
• Analytical, able to glean insights from data using excel and communicate in a compelling, visual way
• Strong collaboration skills, with an ability to influence multiple stakeholders; builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members
• Proven project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities; adapt to new projects rapidly and effectively; strategic thinker with a track record of driving results
• Self-motivated; acts independently and prioritizes appropriately; embraces unexpected changes or challenges and drives to improved solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to work in and influence a cross-functional team promoting collaboration and high performing team behaviors with an unwavering focus on what is best for the patients we serve
• Consistently displays sound ethics, good judgment and demonstrates Vertex's core values

$155,700 - $233,600

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…