Associate Director, Marketing - Heme (Contract)

Job Description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking to hire an Associate Director, Marketing - Heme to join our team for 8 months starting in October 2026. This role will report to the Director, Global Heme Cell and Gene Therapy Operations.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual who will be responsible for driving and executing the Cell Collection Strategy and downstream deliverables for Authorized Treatment Centers (ATCs) for CASGEVY, a novel CRISPR-based gene therapy for transfusion dependent beta-thalassemia (TDT) and sickle cell disease (SCD). This role will work closely with North American and International Heme Business Units, Apheresis and Infusion Operations, Commercial Manufacturing and Supply Chain, Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and Data, Technology and Engineering to ensure alignment and to meet business goals.

This is a hybrid role requiring three days onsite at our Boston Headquarters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute on Cell Collection Strategy with support from the Director of Global Heme CGT Ops
• Support the development of Global technical training, content and materials for ATCs ensuring alignment with overall global commercial strategy for CASGEVY
• Oversee global strategy of ATC activation and work alongside regions for execution
• Manage and engage with scientific communications agency on tactic development
• Coordinate cross-functional discussions and content reviews & drive reviews and approval of global materials through review processes
• Support compilation of global talking points and FAQs for authorized treatment centers, support content development as needed

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or science
• 8 years+ of marketing, consulting or agency experience in healthcare/biopharmaceuticals, or an equivalent combination of experience and education
• Experience with scientific communications agency on tactic development
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage complex initiatives that require collaboration across multiple functional areas
• Strong written communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong ability to execute tactically
• Operational and project management skillset
• Training material development and CRC experience

Contract Length: 8 months

Pay Range

$95/hr. - $105/hr.

Shift/Hours

Monday to Friday; hybrid role—three days onsite.