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Director, Forecasting & Analytics US PAIN

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
50 Northern Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 25, 2025
Job Description Director to join the Forecasting & Analytics team in the Commercial organization, to provide quantitative and qualitative forecasting and analytical support for key commercial processes and business decisions. This individual will lead product area's revenue forecasting and analytics processes and will frequently interact with senior Vertex leadership. This individual will also be responsible for coordinating the near-term Pain revenue forecasting component of Vertex's annual Long-Range Planning (LRP) process. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Lead the global monthly short-range latest estimate (LE) revenue forecasting process for the Pain franchise, focusing on current and following year, with the goal of accurately forecasting revenue by modeling numerous underlying demand and sales drivers Leverage available data sets to evaluate, synthesize and regularly present performance tracking vs. forecast analytics to understand trends, support updates to the Pain forecast, and develop insights Own, maintain, and update Pain forecasting model(s), including such activities as: update model framework and logic as needed, and ingest and apply actual sales data, competitive market data and analytics, and relevant market research-related outputs Coordinate the near-term Pain revenue forecasting component of the annual long-range planning (LRP) process. Working collaboratively with cross functional stakeholders including but not limited to US Marketing, CA Marketing, Global Marketing, US Market Access, US Finance, Commercial Sales Operations, Marketing Science, INTL Commercial and Finance, etc. Deliver robust quantitative market assessments with clear articulation of the key drivers, sensitivities, risks and opportunities. Knowledge and Skills: Experienced in a wide range of forecasting methodologies and approaches, and continuously engaged and informed on new/emerging methods, both within and outside the biotech industry Proficiency in complex Excel modeling, and experience analyzing and developing insights from large data sets, leveraging relevant environments and tools such as snowflake, SQL, Power BI, python, SAS, VBA, etc. Strong analytical and business acumen: intellectual curiosity, motivation and ability to structure problems, diagnose issues and triangulate with multiple approaches while keeping sight of the "big picture" Experience working with senior leadership to support financial forecasting and analytics, and/or commercial launch planning Ability to quickly and thoughtfully adapt to new and evolving business and planning needs. Education and Experience: Master's degree in a quantitative discipline required (Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Science). 10+ years in biotech/pharmaceuticals in a quantitative role in Commercial / Finance / Corporate Strategy / BD, and/or 6 years in a relevant consulting role (management, strategic or economic consulting) post-MBA/PhD, with meaningful biotech/pharmaceuticals and quantitative decision support experience. #LI-BW1 Pay Range: $189,600 - $284,300 Disclosure Statement: The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more. Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible Flex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select 2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility. Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com