Associate Director, Commercial Operations Field Strategy & Execution

Job Description Vertex is seeking an experienced leader to join the US Commercial Operations team. This role will partner closely with business and field leadership to enhance field effectiveness by ensuring appropriate resourcing, clear communication, and strong support across field-facing initiatives. Serving as a critical link between strategy and execution, the Associate Director will collaborate across Commercial Operations teams and other cross-functional and technical stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery, drive business performance, and improve the overall field experience. This individual will directly support one of the US business units as a trusted partner and field excellence lead, and will report to the Director, Customer Strategy & Execution. Key Responsibilities: Partner with key business leaders to understand and translate business strategy into prioritized commercial operations initiatives and solutions Partner with the Commercial Operations teams to define and lead a portfolio of field enablement projects, ensuring clear and aligned prioritization, communication, quality, and timeliness of training and delivery Establish simplified standards for tracking and effective and clear communications between teams, inclusive of a prioritized roadmap of US Commercial Operations efforts Facilitate quarterly business planning sessions and document outcomes to ensure alignment across BU leaders on key priorities for cross-functional enablement teams Actively participate in recurring Sales leadership team meetings to provide strategic recommendations and proactively address risks or dependencies related to field engagement Drive continuous improvement to evaluate effectiveness, identify gaps, opportunities in evolving technologies, tools, and business process improvements to drive efficiencies and exceed business goals Required Qualifications: 8-10 years of experience in sales, sales support, or commercial operations roles, with familiarity across CRM systems, and technologies that support field-facing activities Extensive experience in program/project management, demand management, resource management, and prioritization Proven expertise in commercial launch readiness, including planning across Customer Data Management, Field Operations and Training, Reporting & Analytics Ability to translate broad business strategies and functional priorities into effective operational goals and objectives Demonstrated success in on-time delivery of large, cross-functional, and complex projects with multiple stakeholders Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clearly and concisely to diverse audiences Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, including the development of business cases and value propositions Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree required Advanced degree preferred Pay Range: $164,000 - $246,000 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. #LI-Hybrid 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 View email address on click.appcast.io Help Us Achieve Our Mission 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 APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency . Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is 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. 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