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Director, North America Kidney Forecasting & Analytics (GKD) page is loaded## Director, North America Kidney Forecasting & Analytics (GKD)locations: Boston, MAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-27645 Job Description General Summary: Vertex is seeking to hire a Director, North America (NA) Kidney Forecasting, to join the North America Forecasting, Analytics and Market Research team in the Commercial organization. This individual will focus on genetic kidney diseases (GKD), including APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) and autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), and provide quantitative and qualitative forecasting and analytical support for key commercial processes and business decisions, and will frequently interact with senior Vertex leadership and closely partner with US business unit leadership. This individual will also be responsible for generating and refining the short/mid-range portion of the US GKD revenue forecasts as part of Vertexs annual Long-Range Planning (LRP) process.The ideal candidate must have experience both as an individual contributor and as a manager of people/vendors, and be a thoughtful and collaborative leader who can competently communicate complicated concepts to a wide variety of stakeholders. This candidate must possess a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy in creating deliverables and must be self-directed in engaging with colleagues. Additionally, this candidate must be a thought leader who can effectively strategize, collaborate, and manage relationships with our many cross-functional partners. Key Duties and Responsibilities: * Build out, own, maintain, and update GKD operational / latest estimate (LE) forecasting models, including such activities as: update model framework and logic as needed, ingest and apply actual sales data, competitive market data and analytics, and relevant market research-related outputs* Lead the NA portion of the short/mid-range LE revenue forecasting process, first for the US AMKD franchise, 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 US AMKD forecast, and develop insights* Coordinate the short/mid-range portion of the US AMKD revenue forecast as part of Vertexs annual Long-Range Planning (LRP) process* Working collaboratively with cross functional stakeholders including but not limited to US Marketing, Global Marketing, US Market Access, US and Global Finance, Supply Chain, etc.* Deliver robust quantitative market assessments with clear articulation of the key drivers, sensitivities, risks and opportunities Knowledge and Skills: * Experience 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* Experience modeling/forecasting within competitive biotech/pharma markets* 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: * Masters degree in a quantitative discipline required (Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or similar).* 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. Pay Range: $192,200 - $288,400 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. 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
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