Vertex · 2 months ago
Associate Director, NA Pain Market Research
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$158K/yr - $237K/yr
8+ years expVertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation, and they are seeking an Associate Director for their North America Pain Market Research team. The role involves overseeing commercial insights and market research to inform strategic decisions for the Pain business unit, primarily supporting the US team.
Computer Software
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
Qualification
Required
Depth of knowledge in a variety of primary market research methodologies; substantial experience managing design and execution of primary market research projects
Strong quantitative analysis skills; experience running own analyses as well as partnering with advanced analytics professionals, and interpreting results
Domain knowledge real-world data (large scale open or closed insurance claims, EHR), and/or other related data sources from providers and health systems
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills – able to synthesize and distill complex information into a compelling narrative
Proactive orientation - able to anticipate issues, engage with stakeholders and plan accordingly
Demonstrated experience as a trusted advisor and thought partner to stakeholders
Comfortable with ambiguity; able to effectively structure problems and solution approaches
Bachelor's Degree in relevant discipline
Typically requires 8 or more years in bio-pharma marketing, market research and/or analytics, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
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)
Company
Vertex
Vendor intelligence that combs through your supplier, manufacturer, logistics data to detect where you're leaving money on the table.
2-10 employees
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