Job DescriptionGeneral Summary: The Director, Commercial Strategy for the UK is accountable for developing and implementing the commercial strategy and operational plan for the Haematology (Heme) therapeutic area at the country level. This person is accountable for understanding the market landscape and Vertex's position, leading the UK Heme Commercial team (Sales, Marketing, and Treatment Centre Engagement) to deliver commercial goals. Develop and implement the Heme commercial strategy and operational plan in the UK, in alignment with the overarching corporate objectives. Lead the UK Heme Commercial team, including key office and field personnel, to deliver UK Heme objectives. Develop UK Heme Commercial competencies and capabilities to deliver field and marketing excellence. Develop and maintain network of key HCPs, treatment centres, patient organisations, and government stakeholders involved in the Haematology treatment ecosystem. Represent the company externally, including at networking events, conferences, and exhibitions, to enhance and strengthen the company's profile and optimize all business development opportunities. Champion and lead projects to optimise the UK Heme customer and patient experience, including referral, treatment journey, patient support and education, and treatment centre activation and onboarding processes. Member of the Country Leadership Team, with collective responsibility for UK performance, organisational capabilities, culture, and values. Ensure that all UK Heme commercial activities meet or improve on budget, revenue, cost, volume, and efficiency targets, in line with business objectives. Strong leadership skills, with significant experience in the biotech industry dealing with rare diseases/haematology space. Experience in fostering, developing, and driving teams to achieve key Commercial goals. Strong and successful background in sales and marketing or as a Business Unit (or similar) lead. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement commercial strategy and monitor performance. Ability to work collaboratively with others to provide a high-quality service for customers. Excellent project management skills. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related fieldTypically requires significant working and leadership experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.#We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients. Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; 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.#LI-Hybrid Company InformationVertex 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 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.comSummaryLocation: Paddington, United KingdomType: Full time
Commercial / Sales Manager in London employer: Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at their Milton Park R&D facility in Abingdon, where innovation thrives. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, with access to training resources that foster growth in the pharmaceutical industry. The inclusive culture encourages collaboration across disciplines, making it a rewarding place for those passionate about making a meaningful impact through science.
