Associate Director, NA Pain Market Research

Associate Director, NA Pain Market Research

General Summary : Vertex is seeking to hire an Associate Director, NA Pain Market Research to join the North America Forecasting, Analytics and Insights team. The Associate Director will be responsible for overseeing and delivering commercial insights to inform strategic choices and commercialization decisions for the Pain business unit (BU). Market research workstreams will span functions within the BU including Marketing, Field, and Patient Support.

The Associate Director will work alongside the Director of NA Pain Market Research to provide integral support primarily for the US Pain BU and Patient Support team. This person will maintain a pulse on critical business questions and formulate and execute an insights plan (involving either primary market research and / or data analytics) to answer them. Primary focus will be on supporting the US team, but duties may expand to cover Canada.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Work with the Director, NA Pain Market Research and Pain BU stakeholders to formulate a comprehensive insights generation plan to address a spectrum of business questions using the appropriate methodology.
• Function as a key partner to Marketing and other BU functions to provide objective perspective and insights.
• Independently design and execute primary market research that addresses key business questions.
• Define data analytics needed to answer ongoing business questions and oversee its execution.
• Maintain a current summary of all the insights supporting a disease area in the form of an Insights book.
• Develop the situation analysis for the Brand Planning process.

Knowledge And Skills

Education And Experience

Pay Range

$157,800 - $236,700

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.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market‑leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week‑long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation

Hybrid‑Eligible or On‑Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status

Note : The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and / or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Marketing and Sales

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