Regional Field Sales Leader - Wisconsin/Minnesota/Northern Illinois

Role: Regional Field Leader, Associate Director, overseeing one of 18 US regions for Vertex's Pain Business Unit, preparing for potential commercialization of a novel NaV1.8 inhibitor for acute pain. Responsibilities: build and lead a team of 8-10 account managers; develop business plans, metrics, and regional goals; foster strategic account relationships within institutional settings; support formulary, pathway, and protocol placement; collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing; ensure achievement of forecasted results and cultivate a high-performance, compliant team culture. Requirements: Bachelor's degree; 10+ years in healthcare/biopharma marketing or related experience; 10+ years of supervisory/management background; hospital customer engagement, strategic account management, and institutional sales experience; proficiency in navigating health system decision-making, formulary processes, and product launch strategies; strong leadership, collaboration, and compliance knowledge. HighValue: experience with hospital/institutional sales, formulary management, product launches, and strategic account navigation; focus on acute pain therapies, with potential involvement in a novel NaV1.8 inhibitor. WorkSetup: based in Minneapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, or Green Bay; travel expectations not specified but likely routine regional engagement.