Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 1 day ago
Project Management & Strategic Operations Associate Director
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $234K/yr
8+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company dedicated to scientific innovation. They are seeking an Associate Director for US Pain Strategy & Operations to drive strategic planning and execution for the launch of Journavx, a new class of pain management medicines.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
8+ years of progressive, relevant experience with demonstrated experience in project management, and organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
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
Preferred
healthcare/biopharmaceuticals experience preferred
Benefits
Inclusive market-leading 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 Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is focused on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (188)
2024 (150)
2023 (111)
2022 (164)
2021 (112)
2020 (80)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$657.31MKey Investors
Janssen Belgium
2024-07-10Post Ipo Secondary· $1.11M
2022-05-17Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2009-12-03Post Ipo Equity· $443M
Leadership Team
Reshma Kewalramani
CEO and President
Nina Devlin
Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
Recent News
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