Executive Director, Head of Marketing, Endocrinology
About The Position
The Executive Director, Marketing / Head of Marketing, Endocrinology defines and leads Vertex’s endocrinology marketing strategy across multiple assets. The role develops a deep understanding of the treatment landscape, customer and patient needs, and Vertex’s market position; sets strategic and performance goals; and leads portfolio-wide execution. As a people manager, the Executive Director is accountable for the marketing budget and for building, developing, and leading a high-performing team. The position requires extensive pharmaceutical marketing experience or experience in a closely related field, such as pharmaceutical sales or agency marketing. The role partners with cross-functional teams and uses customer, patient, and market insights to guide marketing plans and business decisions. Vertex encourages continuous learning about advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends, and values curiosity, sound judgment, and thoughtful adoption of capabilities that improve decision-making, innovation, efficiency, and patient outcomes. This role is hybrid-eligible or on-site eligible. Employees designated Hybrid may work remotely up to two days per week; employees designated On-Site work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility. Flex status is subject to Vertex policy and may change. The position is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Vertex describes its total rewards as including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid time off, including week-long summer and winter company shutdowns; educational assistance programs, including student loan repayment; a commuting subsidy; matching charitable donations; and a 401(k).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, a scientific discipline, or a related field.
- Typically 12 years of relevant work experience, including 5 years of management or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive experience in pharmaceutical marketing or a closely related field, such as pharmaceutical sales or agency marketing.
- Demonstrated ability to define strategy for a complex pharmaceutical brand or portfolio.
- Ability to translate customer, patient, and market insights into actionable marketing plans.
- Strong analytical and strategic judgment, including experience with performance measurement, forecasting, resource allocation, and return-on-investment assessment.
- Understanding of the relationship between market dynamics, business drivers, and revenue.
- Experience leading cross-functional work and developing external pharmaceutical communications.
- Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, performance management, and career development.
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
Nice To Haves
- Endocrinology experience.
Responsibilities
- Define the endocrinology marketing strategy and oversee brand planning, launch readiness, and lifecycle activities, as applicable.
- Lead development and execution of strategic and tactical plans for healthcare professionals and other relevant audiences.
- Oversee creation of external promotional materials and communications in partnership with appropriate cross-functional review teams.
- Develop short- and long-term forecasting assumptions informed by market dynamics and business drivers.
- Generate and synthesize insights from healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, market research, and advisory boards to identify opportunities and inform decisions.
- Partner with Medical Affairs, Market Access, Sales, Commercial Operations, and other functions to align plans and support business goals.
- Establish performance measures, monitor results, evaluate return on investment, and adjust plans and resources accordingly.
- Lead, coach, and develop marketing team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
- Manage the marketing budget and build, develop, and lead a high-performing team.
Benefits
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Annual equity awards
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Generous paid time off, including a week-long company shutdown in the summer and winter
- Educational assistance programs, including student loan repayment
- Commuting subsidy
- Matching charitable donations
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
