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Vertex Pharmaceuticals

<div><p><b>Job Description
</b></p><p>The Pricing &amp; Market Access Ass. Director is responsible for leading the development and/or execution of Market Access strategies for one or more products, as well as partnering cross-functionally with various local/regional and International HQ teams.
</p><p></p><p><b>Key Duties &amp; Responsibilities
</b></p><p><b>Strategic planning
</b></p><ul><li>Works closely with International Market Access &amp; Pricing to develop, assess and implement market access strategies for the assigned product/s to support value and access optimization and timely formulary inclusion in targeted health sectors
</li><li>Conducts pricing and access landscape assessments, identifies potential reimbursement opportunities, barriers, and proposes solutions.
</li><li>Leads payers&rsquo; education on the burden of the disease, unmet medical needs and clinical and economic value of assigned product/s.
</li><li>Understands the healthcare system transformation in Saudi Arabia and the evolution of new entities that will play future role in access landscape.
</li><li>Leads development of local Market Access strategies and creation of core access value messages and deliverables to support local value and access optimization
</li><li>Leads the pricing and access component of local launch readiness ensuring that the payer position is consistently represented to internal cross-functional stakeholders and ensures robust strategic input into commercialization and development decisions
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Evidence generation and value communication
</b></p><ul><li>Partners cross-functionally with HEOR &amp; Int. Market Access to ensure robust dossier and integrated evidence plans are optimized to support market access and reimbursement in Saudi Arabia
</li><li>Leads the development of Saudi value dossiers and pre-launch plans ensuring local strategies are supported with deep functional knowledge, in-depth market research, environmental data &amp; analogues
</li><li>Informs financial forecasts and launch planning
</li><li>Works on the execution and negotiation of pricing and access strategy, including the localization of access strategy, economic models (BIM/CEA) and pricing business cases
</li><li>Supports capability building and thought leadership projects that advance knowledge of and readiness for the rapidly evolving payer environment.
</li><li>Collaborates closely with HEOR, Pricing &amp; Market Access, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Marketing and Clinical Development / Medical counterparts to ensure value and access optimization
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Education </b><b>Level
</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Experience
</b></p><ul><li>At least 10 years of Market Access experience in KSA market; depth of experience in pre-launch strategy and tactical implementation will be an advantage
</li><li>In depth understanding of the local pharmaceutical market, pricing and reimbursement and outcomes research
</li><li>Experience in Market Access for advanced therapies, and therapy areas like rare diseases and nephrology would be an advantage.
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Knowledge/Skills
</b></p><ul><li>Excellent command in reading, writing and speaking English and Arabic
</li><li>Ability to think strategically and make sound pricing and market access recommendations that maximize the asset value
</li><li>Experience conducting negotiations with external stakeholders
</li></ul><ul><li>Strong practical, quantitative and analytical skills combined with a sound understanding of how to successfully apply pricing &amp; reimbursement / HEOR principles to support Vertex
</li><li>Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively write and deliver presentations to professionals at all levels within Vertex
</li><li>Relationship building and collaboration with all levels of the organization and across geographies
</li><li>Ability to build and maintain relationships with local network market access decision makers
</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate complex concepts and negotiate with others
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Work Location
</b></p><ul><li>Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>We can only consider Saudi Citizens for this role, so please apply if you have Saudi Passport.
</b></p><p></p><p><b>Flex Designation:
</b></p>Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible
<p></p><p><b>Flex Eligibility Status:
</b></p><p>In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
<br>
1. <b>Hybrid </b>: work remotely up to two days per week; <b>or select
</b><br>
2. <b>On-Site </b>: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
</p><p>Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex&rsquo;s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
</p><p></p><p>#LI-Hybrid
</p><p></p><p><b>Company Information
</b></p><p>Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
</p><p></p><p>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.
</p><p></p><p>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</p></div>

Pricing & Market Access Associate Director

<div><p><b>Job Description
</b></p><p><b>Position Summary
</b></p><p></p><p>The Commercial Strategy Director will lead the strategic commercialization, launch readiness, and execution planning for Vertex&rsquo;s asset in glomerular diseases including IgA nephropathy across the GCC markets, with a primary focus on Saudi Arabia.
</p><p>This role is accountable for shaping and executing the GCC portfolio strategy, identifying and driving market-shaping opportunities, and ensuring alignment with Vertex&rsquo;s global priorities and cross-functional objectives.
</p><p>The successful candidate will combine strategic leadership, deep market understanding, and strong cross-functional influence to accelerate access, optimize launch execution, and position Vertex as a leading innovator in glomerular diseases within the region. The role requires a leadership mindset grounded in ambition, anticipation, and agility, with the ability to proactively navigate evolving healthcare environments and deliver sustainable business impact.
</p><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Key Responsibilities
</b></h2><ul><li>Lead the development and execution of the GCC commercial strategy for Povetacicept, ensuring alignment with Vertex&rsquo;s global vision and regional healthcare transformation priorities.
</li><li>Drive launch excellence initiatives, go-to-market planning, customer engagement strategies, value proposition development, and access readiness efforts specific to glomerular diseases, including IgA Nephropathy.
</li><li>Identify, prioritize, and maximize commercial opportunities across the GCC markets through deep understanding of market dynamics, healthcare policies, competitive landscape, and evolving standards of care.
</li><li>Operate with a high degree of strategic anticipation and agility to proactively address evolving market conditions, and emerging business opportunities and risks.
</li><li>Own delivery against agreed commercial and strategic objectives, ensuring strong execution against revenue, growth, operational, and efficiency KPIs.
</li><li>Generate and consolidate actionable market insights across HCPs and patient stakeholders to inform strategic decision-making and brand planning.
</li><li>Lead cross-functional launch readiness efforts in partnership in participation with Medical, Market Access, Regulatory, Government and Public Affairs (GAPP), and International Patient Engagement (IPE), Supply Chain, and Finance teams to ensure coordinated and successful product launches.
</li><li>Partner closely with international IHQ teams to drive strategic and operational alignment required to address evolving markets and healthcare system needs.
</li><li>Drive launch excellence through disciplined planning, execution governance, risk mitigation, and performance tracking across all launch phases.
</li><li>Drive integrated strategic planning and operational excellence across internal stakeholders, ensuring customer and market needs are effectively translated into execution plans and organizational priorities.
</li><li>Develop robust business cases supporting investment decisions, resource allocation, capability building, and portfolio expansion across the region.
</li><li>Collaborate within external nephrology and glomerular disease ecosystem through strategic engagement with scientific leaders, healthcare institutions, policymakers, and advocacy stakeholders.
</li><li>Represents the GCC region in regional and global strategic forums, ensuring GCC needs and insights are reflected in broader organizational planning.
</li><li>Represents Vertex externally at scientific meetings, conferences, industry events, and strategic engagement to strengthen the company&rsquo;s profile and support long-term business development opportunities.
</li><li>Ensure all commercial activities are conducted in full compliance with Vertex code of conduct, SOPs and all applicable laws and regulations across GCC markets.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Education Level
</b></h2><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences or related discipline and/ or MBA or advanced business degree
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Experience
</b></h2><ul><li>Minimum of 10 years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, including significant experience in commercial strategy, specialty launches, or rare disease commercialization.
</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading launch preparation and commercial execution within specialty or innovative therapeutic areas.
</li><li>Prior experience in nephrology, rare diseases or specialty care is strongly preferred.
</li><li>Strong experience across GCC markets, with Saudi Arabia experience considered essential.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Knowledge &amp; Skills
</b></h2><ul><li>Strong cross-functional leadership capabilities with proven ability to operate effectively within complex matrix organizations.
</li><li>Demonstrated success in developing and implementing commercial strategies that drive measurable business outcomes. Experience in successfully launching innovative and preferably rare disease therapies in GCC healthcare systems.
</li><li>Deep understanding of GCC healthcare systems, healthcare transformation agendas, market access environments, and stakeholder ecosystems.
</li><li>Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and senior leadership levels.
</li><li>Strong track record of effectively engaging with healthcare providers, and government stakeholders in the GCC.
</li><li>Strong analytical, financial, and business acumen with ability to translate insights into actionable strategies.
</li><li>High level of ambition, accountability, agility, and execution focus, with ability to manage competing priorities in fast-paced environment.
</li><li>Demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges, navigate uncertainty, and lead through complexity and change.
</li><li>Strong project management and operational planning capabilities.
</li><li>Excellent communication (written and verbal), and presentation skills.
</li><li>Sound understanding of compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements across GCC markets.
</li><li>Excellent command of oral and written English and Arabic.
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Other Requirements
</b></h2><ul><li>Frequent travel within GCC may be required.
</li><li>Position is based in Riyadh, KSA.
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Flex Designation:
</b></p>Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible
<p></p><p><b>Flex Eligibility Status:
</b></p><p>In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
<br>
1. <b>Hybrid </b>: work remotely up to two days per week; <b>or select
</b><br>
2. <b>On-Site </b>: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
</p><p>Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex&rsquo;s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
</p><p></p><p>#LI-Hybrid
</p><p></p><p><b>Company Information
</b></p><p>Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
</p><p></p><p>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.
</p><p></p><p>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</p></div>

Commercial Strategy Director – GCC

<div>Job Description:
<p>
The Project Manager is a role within the Technology Program Management Office reporting directly to the Senior Director Portfolio Manager. The Project Manager will have execution delivery responsibilities. Building on the current strategy, the team will design, develop and deliver an implementation program. The Project Manager will be charged with hands-on management of all PMO activities and ensuring accurate status reporting across all workstreams and driving the project outcomes.</p><div></div><div><br>
The Project Manager is required to have relevant PMO-related experience. This experience will be critical in understanding both the process challenges and the technology being implemented, which will help the Project Manager facilitate successful delivery outcomes.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Project Manager will work closely with the cross-functional team. The Project Manager will ensure that the project is in alignment with other inter-dependent projects, programs and stakeholders.
</div><p>The Project Manager will be responsible for hands-on execution. This includes responsibility for:</p><ul><li>
Program and Workstream Governance</li><li>
Scope Management</li><li>
Schedule Management</li><li>
Resource Management</li><li>
Financial Management</li><li>
Risk and Issue Management (including cross-functional impact assessment/mitigation)</li><li>
Dependency Management (both within the program and externally)</li><li>
Integration Management</li><li>
Stakeholder Management</li><li>
Communications and Change Management</li><li>
Business Adoption and Acceptance / Client Satisfaction</li></ul><div>
The Project Manager should expect to be heavily involved in presenting and monitoring status, anticipating challenges, unblocking issues, managing dependencies and providing business sponsor and stakeholder transparency for the program through accurate and timely management reporting. The Project Manager may also be responsible for collaboration with project managers from external consulting teams to ensure successful joint outcomes and accurate management reporting.</div><p></p><div><b><br>
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:</b></div><div>
Knowledge and Experience</div><ul><li>
A minimum of 8 years of experience in Project Management</li><li>
Demonstrated proficiency in managing large-scale, complex projects</li><li>
Training and experience in Agile practices</li></ul><div>
Leadership</div><ul><li>
Demonstrated leadership presence and drive</li><li>
Excellent presentation skills and ability to clearly and succinctly express ideas</li></ul><ul><li>
Experience facilitating project meetings and effectively and respectfully holding team members accountable for status, deliverables and the timely escalation of blockers</li><li>
Unfailing commitment to representing project status in an accurate and timely manner, weekly or in near real time when changes occur</li><li>
Successful track record of managing collaborative projects with vendors and packaged software</li></ul><div>
Collaboration</div><ul><li>
Exemplify a highly collaborative mindset and actively facilitate team communication</li><li>
Build strong relationships with peers and colleagues across the Technology organization, and with key business clients</li></ul><ul><li>
Actively anticipate, track and plan for risks and issues, dependencies, resourcing and contingencies</li><li>
Communicate status, risks and issues in a direct and timely manner</li><li>
Escalate issues in a manner that is effective and direct</li></ul><div>
 Innovation
</div><ul><li>Demonstrate an analytical, objective, and strategic mindset and a drive to learn new technologies</li><li>
Analyze processes and systems, identifying potential for change</li><li>
Possess an understanding of technology solutions implemented in the past</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Skills/Tools</div><ul><li>
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written</li><li>
Experience practicing project feature prioritization and backlog grooming methods</li><li>
Experience with Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) tools and reports</li><li>
Demonstrate ability to accurately track and forecast financials and provide accrual information to Finance</li><li>
Understanding of the principles of finance and cost benefit analysis (e.g., capitalized, amortized and expensed costs, opportunity costs, soft and hard dollar benefits, payback, ROI, ROE, NPV, etc.)</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
Biopharmaceutical or biotechnology experience</li><li>
Experience with high-growth stage companies</li><li>
Agile CSM, PSM or similar certification and hands-on experience</li><li>
PMP or Prince2 certification</li></ul><div><b>
Contract Length:</b> Through the end of the year</div>
Pay Range:
<div>
$90/hr - $100/hr.</div>
Shift/Hours:
<div>
Monday - Friday</div>
Requisition Disclaimer:
<p>
This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (&ldquo;Vertex&rdquo;). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements</p><div></div><div><br>
By applying for this position, you agree to the Atrium Terms and Conditions and you direct Atrium to share your application materials, which may include your CV/Resume, email address or phone number, with Vertex. For more information on how Vertex handles your personal data related to your job application, please see Vertex&rsquo;s Careers Privacy Notice. Agreeing to the Atrium Terms and Conditions, includes permission to use the email address and mobile phone number you provide during the application process or throughout the duration of your prospective or actual employment to notify you of job openings, profiles, articles, news, and other employment-related information, as well as to notify you of special promotions or additional products and services offered by us or our affiliates and partners</div><div>
(collectively, &ldquo;Atrium Alerts&rdquo;). Atrium Alerts may be sent by email, phone, or text message. Your personal information will be safely stored within the Atrium &amp; Vertex databases. Atrium does not sell your personal information to third parties. Text message and data rates may apply. To OPT OUT of text messaging or to modify your communication preferences for Atrium Alerts at any time, please contact Atrium at privacyadministrator@atriumstaff.com.</div><div></div><p><br>
If you do not agree with the Atrium Terms and Conditions, you can still complete your application for this position by emailing your resume to our team at tempstaffing@vrtx.com. Please include the job title in the subject of your email.</p><div></div><div><b><br>
No C2C or Third-Party Vendors</b></div></div><div></div>

Technical Project Manager (Contract)

<div>Job Description:
<div>
The Vertex Cell and Gene Therapy (VCGT) Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Quality Control (QC) team is responsible for the testing of samples and associated workflows within our stem-cell based T1D program. VCGT T1D QC carries out all activities under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines.</div><div></div><div><br>
The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for supporting a variety of analytical functions that occur in the Quality Control (QC) department supporting validation, testing and reporting of in-process, release and stability samples. This role also helps ensure activities occur in an efficient and cGMP compliant manner while fostering the Vertex vision and values.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Shift: Sunday - Wednesday 12:30pm-11:00pm</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Typical test methods performed include flow cytometry, qPCR (MycoTOOL), ELISA, cell counts, sterility (BACT), Gram stain and endotoxin (LAL) testing.</li><li>
Performs technical reviews of raw data.</li><li>
Records test results and maintains raw data and accurate laboratory records.</li><li>
Performs general lab and equipment maintenance duties.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li><li>
Weekend shift work: Typical workweek is a 4 day week, 10 hours a day, Sunday to Wednesday 12:30 PM &ndash; 11:00 PM.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Knowledge and Skills:</b></div><ul><li>
Performs tasks with strict adherence to cGMP and cGDP principles.</li><li>
Has an understanding of basic laboratory equipment and practices.</li><li>
Is proficient in the use of spreadsheets and word processing software.</li><li>
Is dependable and able to work well within a team.</li><li>
Is interested in learning new things. Open to change.</li><li>
Is optimistic and displays a positive attitude even during periods of adversity.</li><li>
Shows initiative; acts independently with management approval.</li><li>
Possesses a high attention to detail.</li></ul><div><br>
</div><div><b>Requirements:</b></div><ul><li>
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Sciences is required.</li><li>
4 + years of experience in the GMP pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry</li></ul><br>
<div></div>
Pay Range:
<div><b>
$40-$50/hr</b></div>
Requisition Disclaimer:
<p>
This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (&ldquo;Vertex&rdquo;). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements</p><div></div><div><br>
By applying for this position, you agree to the Atrium Terms and Conditions and you direct Atrium to share your application materials, which may include your CV/Resume, email address or phone number, with Vertex. For more information on how Vertex handles your personal data related to your job application, please see Vertex&rsquo;s Careers Privacy Notice. Agreeing to the Atrium Terms and Conditions, includes permission to use the email address and mobile phone number you provide during the application process or throughout the duration of your prospective or actual employment to notify you of job openings, profiles, articles, news, and other employment-related information, as well as to notify you of special promotions or additional products and services offered by us or our affiliates and partners</div><div>
(collectively, &ldquo;Atrium Alerts&rdquo;). Atrium Alerts may be sent by email, phone, or text message. Your personal information will be safely stored within the Atrium &amp; Vertex databases. Atrium does not sell your personal information to third parties. Text message and data rates may apply. To OPT OUT of text messaging or to modify your communication preferences for Atrium Alerts at any time, please contact Atrium at privacyadministrator@atriumstaff.com.</div><div></div><p><br>
If you do not agree with the Atrium Terms and Conditions, you can still complete your application for this position by emailing your resume to our team at tempstaffing@vrtx.com. Please include the job title in the subject of your email.</p><div></div><div><b><br>
No C2C or Third-Party Vendors</b></div></div><div></div>

2nd shift Quality Control Specialist (contract) 28670

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Pricing & Market Access Associate Director

Commercial Strategy Director – GCC

Technical Project Manager (Contract)

2nd shift Quality Control Specialist (contract) 28670