Intelligence director

Job Description

General Summary:

Vertex is seeking a talented team member to join our Global Commercial Strategy team. The Competitive Intelligence Director will be responsible for executing the competitive intelligence process through collection and generation of strategic analysis and insights across specific disease areas. This position will focus on hematology and neurological diseases. The Director will work under the general direction of the Competitive Intelligence team leadership and will be part of a team that provides insights to help reduce uncertainties and build optimal business decisions.

The ideal candidate can work in a dynamic environment and work effectively across cross-functional teams. Additionally, this individual is highly motivated, organized, and has exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the Competitive Intelligence process ethically and compliantly from planning, collection, and analysis for specific disease areas(s)
• Generate strategic and actionable insights aligned with business objectives to cross functional disease teams, Executive Committee, and other leadership
• Provide timely, accurate insights and early warnings using multiple sources, telling the competitive story, and identifying the potential impact on the business
• Effectively partner cross functionally and work collaboratively for short-and longer-term planning
• Lead congress CI efforts from planning through post-event
• Develop high impact, consistently updated executive communications, including presentations for Senior Leaders
• Manage external vendors providing leadership and direction to ensure project success while remaining on-time and on-budget
  
  

Knowledge And Skills

• Understanding of CI ethics SCIP guidelines with a compliance mindset and demonstrated integrity on the job
• Strong grasp of the pharmaceutical industry and scientific concepts
• Ability to understand and analyze business, scientific and medical data in a timely manner
• Strong, concise communication skills both written and verbal to diverse audiences including leadership and across multiple business functions
• Strong collaboration skills that build mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members
• Proven experience and confidence working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated; acts independently and prioritizes appropriately; embraces unexpected changes or challenges
• Proven project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities; adapts to new projects rapidly and effectively; is a strategic thinker with a proven track record of driving for implementation
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree, advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Typically, 8+ years of relevant experience in competitive intelligence or similar insight generation role with experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• Hematology, Neurology disease area experience preferred
  
  

Pay Range

$188,600 - $282,900

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

Remote-Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status

In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

• Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion – you’re always welcome on-site; or select
• Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
• 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 [email protected]