Job Description General Summary: About This Opportunity Vertex is launching innovative therapies in our Kidney Business Unit, and we need a strategic digital media analytics leader to drive measurement, optimization, and agency accountability across our DTC and HCP marketing campaigns. This isn’t a typical analytics role - you’ll be the trusted partner to marketing teams, the strategic advisor on media performance, and the quality gatekeeper for our agency analytics support. If you’ve successfully optimized digital media budgets, held publishers accountable for on-budget, quality audience acquisition and translated complex data into actionable marketing strategy, we want to talk. Key
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First 90 Days: Assess current media plans and measurement frameworks to identify optimization opportunities Establish credibility with marketing and brand teams as their go-to digital media partner Take a leadership role with external digital media analytics agency oversight and performance Year One Success Looks Like: Marketing teams trust you as their strategic digital media advisor Clear, actionable analytics deliverables that drive real optimization decisions Agency partners are accountable and delivering measurably better results Emerging opportunities identified and tested Day-to-Day: Partner with marketing and media agency teams to optimize paid media across search (SEM), social, display (programmatic, endemic, non-endemic) and online video (OLV) Manage and elevate the work of external digital media analytics agencies Analyze campaign performance using data and tools like Crossix, IQVIA, Clean Room, PowerBI and Marketing Mix Translate reach, frequency, cost-per-acquisition, and audience quality metrics into strategic recommendations Collaborate with Omnichannel Analytics, Brand Analytics, and Market Research teams Knowledge and Skills: Digital Media Analytics Expertise: 5+ years optimizing digital media budgets and publisher performance - you know how to evaluate reach, frequency, cost-per-acquisition, and audience quality Deep experience acquiring and measuring HCP and patient audiences through paid digital channels Proven track record managing digital media agencies - you can pressure-test their work, hold them accountable, and drive better performance Industry
Experience
Pharma or biotech background required - you understand the unique constraints, compliance requirements, and audience dynamics of healthcare marketing
Experience
working with healthcare advertising publishers and platforms (endemic and non-endemic) Strategic Partnership: Ability to translate complex analytics into clear recommendations for marketing teams Track record of earning trust as a strategic advisor, not just a data reporter What Would Make You Even Stronger: Technical skills: SQL, R, Python, or similar data analysis tools
Experience
with data platforms like Snowflake or similar cloud data warehouses Launch experience in pharmaceutical marketing Familiarity with advanced measurement techniques (Clean Room, Marketing Mix, Test & Control, attribution) What Makes This Role Special High-Impact Launch Opportunity - Shape digital media strategy for new Kidney therapies from the ground up Strategic Influence - You’re not just reporting numbers; you’re driving marketing decisions Innovation Focus - Vertex’s commitment to cutting-edge science extends to our marketing approach Clear Mandate - Optimize, hold agencies accountable, and drive measurable results
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Bachelor’s degree required 8+ years of qualified work experience, including 5+ years in digital media analytics within pharma/biotech Boston area location - Hybrid work model (in-office collaboration required) Associate Director level - this role requires seasoned strategic leadership
Pay Range
$157,800 - $236,600 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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com 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. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X , LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people’s lives. Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.