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Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis - Commercial

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
September 29, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: Senior Director of Commercial Finance at Vertex, serving as a strategic business partner to the US Commercial Vice President and Business Unit Lead. Main objectives include shaping commercial strategy, guiding resource allocation, and driving financial performance. Responsibilities encompass leading financial planning, revenue forecasting, scenario analysis, investment management, and fostering a high-performing, growth-oriented team. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with global finance, medical, HR, and enterprise stakeholders, contributing to enterprise-wide decision-making and market strategy. Requirements: Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or related; 15+ years in finance roles supporting senior executives, with extensive experience in drug development, commercialization, launch planning, and market access within the biotech/pharma industry. Preferred qualifications include an MBA or advanced degree, deep knowledge of US market dynamics, regulatory environment, and commercial strategies. High-value specifics involve experience in highly regulated environments, and familiarity with financial modeling, valuation, and planning tools like Hyperion. The position offers hybrid or on-site work options, with some flexibility, and reports to senior leadership, influencing enterprise financial strategies in biotech, especially in the context of drug commercialization and market growth.