Senior Director, Global Marketing - Pain
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
August 21, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Marketing
Role: Senior Director, Global Commercial Strategy (GCS), Pain at Vertex leads the launch and strategic positioning of the company's chronic pain portfolio, starting with Journavx for painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (pDPN). Responsibilities include developing brand strategies, defining target patient populations, assessing market dynamics, and creating comprehensive launch plans. The role involves cross-functional collaboration across commercial, medical, market insights, and access teams, with a focus on developing clinical, patient, and economic value propositions, alongside stakeholder engagement through congresses and field activities. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in science, business, or marketing, with an advanced degree preferred; 12+ years in healthcare or biopharma, including experience in marketing, strategy, or pipeline asset planning. Skills required include strategic brand development, data-driven decision-making, strong communication, and knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards. Preferred skills encompass global commercial experience, leadership in fast-paced environments, and team management. High-Value: Focus on biopharma therapeutics for chronic pain, with emphasis on launch readiness, market insights, and cross-functional execution. Work setup: Hybrid or on-site in a collaborative, innovative environment, with flexibility.