Director, Talent Acquisition, Commercial

Role Summary

Director of Talent Acquisition to lead talent acquisition efforts across all U.S. Commercial Business Units. A hands-on, strategic, and collaborative leader who acts as a trusted partner to senior leaders, shaping and executing talent strategies aligned with Vertex’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Own and actively manage a desk of high-impact requisitions, including key and business-critical roles, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
• Drive and evolve the full-cycle talent acquisition strategy for all U.S. Commercial Business Units, ensuring alignment with business goals and workforce plans.
• Act as a Talent Advisor to senior commercial leaders, providing market insights, workforce planning guidance, and strategic hiring recommendations.
• Partner cross-functionally with HRBPs, Total Rewards, and Commercial leadership to ensure a seamless and inclusive candidate experience.
• Leverage data and storytelling to influence hiring decisions, challenge assumptions, and drive strategic outcomes.
• Cultivate and maintain a robust external network of commercial talent, proactively engaging with industry professionals, thought leaders, and passive candidates.
• Serve as an externally facing ambassador for Vertex‚Äôs commercial brand, representing the company at industry events, conferences, and networking forums.
• Drive adoption of best practices in candidate engagement, assessment, and selection, aligned with Social Talent‚Äôs Talent Advisor model.
• Monitor and report on key TA metrics, using insights to optimize performance and inform future strategy.
• Lead direct and indirect resources in support of talent acquisition delivery, ensuring alignment and collaboration across all relevant teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and Vertex policies.
• Lead and continuously improve Talent Acquisition Operations, with a strong focus on operational excellence and process optimization.
• Drive adoption and optimization of TA tech stack.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of commercial business functions (e.g., marketing, market access, sales) and how talent drives business success.
• Proven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility.
• Preference for candidates with agency recruitment experience and a track record of supporting commercial builds.
• Expertise in talent acquisition technologies, sourcing strategies, and recruitment marketing.
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive hiring practices.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead through change and ambiguity, with a growth mindset and resilience.

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
• Typically requires 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a hands-on leadership role supporting commercial functions
• Preference for candidates with agency recruitment experience and experience supporting commercial business unit builds or launches
• Experience in biotech/pharma or high-growth, innovation-driven industries strongly preferred