Job Description
General Summary:
At Vertex, our field teams play an important role in helping healthcare
customers navigate complex environments and improve access to innovative
therapies for patients with serious diseases.
As Vertex continues to grow, we’re building relationships with
talented Territory Account Managers who are excited by strategic selling,
complex account management, and meaningful customer partnerships.
This posting is part of our ongoing talent community for future field-based
opportunities.
While this is not tied to a specific open territory today, it is a chance to
connect with Vertex early and be considered for future roles as business
needs evolve.
Why Vertex, Why Now
Vertex is in an exciting period of growth and evolution. As our business
expands, we are investing in strong commercial talent who can help shape
customer engagement, navigate complex healthcare systems, and deliver impact
with integrity.
If you’re energized by:
* Building trusted partnerships across sophisticated healthcare accounts
* Turning strategy into action in the field
* Working cross-functionally in a highly collaborative environment
* Contributing to a company focused on innovation and patient impact.
We’d love to get to know you!
Key Duties & Responsibilities
In a future Territory Account Manager role at Vertex, you may:
* Build strategic customer partnerships with key decision-makers and healthcare
stakeholders across target accounts
* Navigate complex health systems by engaging clinical, administrative,
pharmacy, formulary, and protocol stakeholders
* Develop and execute account plans that reflect customer priorities,
institutional dynamics, access considerations, and business opportunities
* Identify barriers and unlock solutions that support appropriate
patient identification, access, and long-term account growth
* Bring product and clinical expertise to customer conversations using approved
messaging and compliant engagement practices
* Support access and formulary efforts by delivering value-based messaging and
collaborating with internal partners on pull-through strategies
* Drive strong business performance through disciplined planning, execution,
forecasting, and follow-through
* Collaborate across teams while modeling the highest standards of ethics,
integrity, and compliance
Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
* Advanced degree such as an MBA
Required Experience
* Progressive experience in pharmaceutical or biotech sales and account
management
* A strong track record of results, with a clear customer and patient focus
* Excellent communication, relationship-building, and strategic account
planning skills
* Ability to work effectively in complex, cross-functional environments
* Experience navigating sophisticated customer systems and processes, including
institutional decision-making and access/formulary dynamics where applicable
Other Requirements
* Valid driver’s license and ability to travel by car or plane up to 80% of the
time
* Overnight travel (approximately 10–30%) may be required
* Ability to meet customer credentialing requirements, including background
screening, training, and vaccination requirements, as applicable
How This Talent Community Works
* This is an evergreen posting designed to help Vertex connect with strong
talent for future opportunities
* Applying does not mean there is a current vacancy or guaranteed role
* Qualified candidates may be contacted for an initial conversation about
background, interests, and geographic flexibility
At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay
informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. 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.
Pay Range:
$133,600 - $200,400
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