Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Vertex--North America Commercial, US Marketing | Northeastern University Job at Northeastern University, Boston, MA

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  • Northeastern University
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Vertex--North America Commercial, US Marketing

About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity:

Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates. Critical to the success of the program is our ability to prepare Fellows to meet the ongoing workforce needs in various areas of industry.

Our program gives fellows an opportunity to work with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners while collaborating with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development, service, scholarship, and teaching.

In partnership with Northeastern University, Vertex Pharmaceuticals is offering a two-year North America Commercial fellowship based in Boston, MA.

About Vertex:

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases - cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia - and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including acute and neuropathic pain, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, IgA nephropathy, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.

Vertex was founded in 1989 and has its global headquarters in Boston, with international headquarters in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit or follow us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube and Twitter/X .

Responsibilities:

The North America Commercial ('NAC') department is responsible for the execution of the commercial strategy across North America. This includes leading patient access and reimbursement for current and future therapies, establishing the product strategy for new products and marketed brands, and ongoing support for both patients and caregivers.

The fellow will engage in a 2 year role on the commercial team to better understand the role of commercial in a pharmaceutical organization.

Fellowship Objectives:

The US Marketing/commercial role will support one or more of several workstreams, including: US commercial strategy; brand strategy; tactical execution. This fellowship offers an opportunity to learn how drugs are commercialized and what the requirements are to succeed in a commercial corporate business.

This individual will develop an understanding of how medicines are commercialized and made available to those who need them, including setting commercial goals/objectives, learning core marketing principles, commercial operations, and/or business processes. They will understand our customers & patients needs, and work cross-functionally to achieve business objectives. They will learn and support ongoing marketing projects and lead new initiatives.

  • Gain understanding of the focus of the Marketing and related teams and their roles within the broader organization
  • Support the team in executing the strategy for the US Brands including collaboration with the team on creating promotional materials for the Sales team
  • Lead strategic and/or tactical projects that are on strategy' and help realize the goal of patients benefiting from Vertex medicines and to meet business objectives
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to build relationships with stakeholders and develop a deep understanding of the patient treatment journey and key customer insights
  • The ideal candidate will possess an inherent sense of urgency, curiosity, and collaboration, and will be a fast learner


Qualifications:


Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited institution, eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the United States of America.


Excellent oral and written communication, time management, and leadership skills, ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at the industry site and Northeastern.



Additional Information:


Applicants should submit the following APPLICATION MATERIALS by the priority deadline of October 31st, 2024.



  • Curriculum vitae (CV), uploaded
  • Unofficial PharmD transcripts, uploaded
  • Cover letter, uploaded

Three formal letters of recommendation (LORs) sent directly from the letter writer to PharmDFellowships@northeastern.edu by November 22nd, 2024 . LOR writers should include the candidate's name and fellowship program(s) in the subject line (e.g. Smith, John - Alnylam, GSK).



Address cover letter and three LORs to:


J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin, PharmD, BCOP


Clinical Professor, School of Pharmacy


Chair, Department of Pharmacy & Health System Sciences


Director of Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program


360 Huntington Ave, 140TF R218


Boston, MA 02115



Position Type


Research



Additional Information


Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.


Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.


Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.


All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see .





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About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

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