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Pain Market Access Strategy Associate Director

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
50 Northern Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 24, 2025

Job Description

The Associate Director, Market Access Strategy - Pain will be responsible for delivering impactful market access strategies and resources to maximize access and uptake for the commercialization and launch of pain program. This role will work closely with Brand Marketing, Medical Affairs, Public Affairs, HEOR, Payer Account Management, and Field colleagues to ensure goal alignment and to meet corporate objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop US market access strategies and tactical plans to support pain program, flawlessly executing key payer initiatives to secure rapid and broad access

  • Lead initiatives to understand, analyze and demonstrate the clinical, economic and societal value to payers, health systems, decision-makers and influencers

  • Co-create resources to support field pull-through engagement with payers

  • Assist in the design and build out of the value story across payer channels

  • Lead capability building and thought leadership projects that advance knowledge of and response to the rapidly evolving payer environment

  • Support the Market Access Field Organization in customer segmentation strategy, planning and execution (eg training, account management tools/resources, and POA needs)

  • Manage day-to-day agency and vendor workflow to ensure resources are delivered on time & w/in budget

  • Instrumental in brand planning activities

  • Accountable for CRM requirements and insight mining , CRC reviews, Customer Facing Talking points and establishment of launch KPIs

  • Act as trusted, subject matter expert on US payer landscape to internal colleagues and externally facing customers

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Knowledge of US payer coverage and reimbursement environment

  • Ability to translate clinical data into economic messages

  • Marketing or other relevant strategic planning and execution skills including: brand planning, project management, and working collaboratively with agencies and vendors - recent Managed markets experience preferred

  • Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and work effectively across cross-functional teams

  • US Product launch experience

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years marketing, consulting or agency experience in biotech/pharmaceuticals, or an equivalent combination of experience and education; advanced degree preferred

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Pay Range:

$175,500 - $263,200

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to 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) and so much more.

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com

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