Vertex – Market Access Trade & Distribution Strategy Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

1d•$60,315 - $85,193•Onsite

About The Position

The Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates. A key element of the program’s success is preparing Fellows to meet evolving workforce needs across various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry. Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners, while engaging with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development, teaching, service, and scholarly activities. In partnership with Northeastern University, Vertex Pharmaceuticals is offering a two-year North American Commercial – US Market Access Trade and Distribution Strategy fellowship, based in Boston, MA.

Requirements

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 market access, trade, distribution, and/or the business side of the pharmaceutical industry through coursework, APPE/IPPE rotations, internships, or extracurricular involvement
Familiarity with the US healthcare system, including pharmaceutical procurement processes and the evolving reimbursement and 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
Direct retail and specialty pharmacy experience (e.g., APPE/IPPE, internship, or employment) with exposure to limited distribution networks, prior authorization, or patient onboarding workflows

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 for launch readiness across potential disease areas such as Type 1 Diabetes, Neuropathic Pain, DM1, APOL-1 Mediated Kidney Disease, and Cystic Fibrosis
Support and contribute to the design and execution of go-to market and lifecycle trade and distribution strategies, including distribution channel planning, patient journey mapping, and stakeholder engagement across specialty pharmacies, distributors and wholesalers
Gain exposure to trade and distribution channel management, including distribution agreements and fee for service contracting
Build an understanding of the specialty pharmacy landscape including hub services models, limited distribution networks, and patient support program integration
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, legal, finance, supply chain and other partners to align trade strategy with brand access objectives