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Northeastern University · 4 months ago

Vertex Pharmaceuticals-US Market Access Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Boston, MA (Main Campus)

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$59K/yr - $84K/yr

Northeastern University is offering a two-year experiential program in partnership with Vertex Pharmaceuticals for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in US Market Access. The role involves gaining exposure to multiple disease areas and supporting the US Market Access Strategy team in preparing for product launches and post-approval activities.

Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Learn the responsibilities of the US Market Access team, including how it interacts with both internal and external stakeholders

Lead and support strategic/tactical projects to support the rapid scaling of the team and launch readiness across potential disease areas such as Type 1 Diabetes, Neuropathic Pain, IgA Nephropathy, APOL-1 Mediated Kidney Disease, and Cystic Fibrosis

Support and contribute to the design and execution of go-to market access and distribution strategies, including payer positioning, distribution channel planning, and stakeholder engagement across payers, specialty pharmacies, distributors and wholesalers across the US and Canada

Identify and explore innovative partnerships, market disruptors, and policy changes that may enhance compliant patient access and inform distribution models

Build foundational knowledge of the regulatory and compliance environment, including CMS policies, state-specific regulations, and legal considerations surrounding access communications and contracting

Qualification

Doctor of Pharmacy degreeUS healthcare system knowledgePharmacist licensure eligibilityUS payer policy interestBusiness acumenCommunication skillsTime management abilitiesLeadership abilitiesProject management skillsSelf-starter mindset

Required

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution

Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong time management and leadership abilities

Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at both the industry site and Northeastern

Demonstrated interest in US payer policy, market access strategy, or health economics

Strong understanding of the US healthcare system, including formulary decision-making processes and the evolving payer landscape

Proven ability to manage multiple projects with strategic focus and attention to detail

Self-starter with a learning mindset, business acumen and agility to thrive in a fast-paced, launch-oriented environment

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement-

Commuting & transportation

Company

Northeastern University

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Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.

Founded in 1898

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.northeastern.edu/cri/

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