Vertex – US Marketing Postdoctoral Research Fellow

About the Opportunity

About the Opportunity

Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates. A key element of the programs success is preparing Fellows to meet evolving workforce needs across various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry.

Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners while engaging with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development teaching service and scholarly activities.

In partnership with Northeastern University Vertex Pharmaceuticals is offering a two-year North America Commercial fellowship based in Boston MA.

About Vertex

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases and conditions. The company has approved therapies for cystic fibrosis sickle cell disease transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia and acute pain and it continues to advance clinical and research programs in these areas. 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 IgA nephropathy neuropathic pain APOL1-mediated kidney disease primary membranous nephropathy autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease type 1 diabetes generalized myasthenia gravis and myotonic dystrophy type 1.

Vertex was founded in 1989 and has its global headquarters in Boston with international headquarters 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 industrys top places to work including 16 consecutive years on Science magazines Top Employers list and one of Fortunes 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertexs history of innovation visit or follow us on LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube and X.

Responsibilities

The US Commercial department is responsible for the execution of the commercial strategy across the United States. This includes leading patient access and reimbursement for current and future therapies establishing the product strategy for new products and marketed brands and ongoing support for both patients and caregivers.

The fellow will engage in a 2-year role on the commercial team to better understand the role of commercial in a pharmaceutical organization.

Objectives

US Marketing

The US Marketing/commercial role will support one or more of several workstreams including: US commercial strategy; brand strategy; tactical execution. This fellowship offers an opportunity to learn how drugs are commercialized and what the requirements are to succeed in a commercial corporate business.

This individual will develop an understanding of how medicines are commercialized and made available to those who need them including setting commercial goals/objectives learning core marketing principles commercial operations and/or business processes. They will understand our healthcare providers and patients needs and work cross-functionally to achieve business objectives. They will learn and support ongoing marketing projects and lead new initiatives.

• Gain understanding of Marketing and cross-functional teams within the broader organization
• Support the team in executing the strategy for the US Brands including collaboration with the team on creating promotional materials for the Sales team
• Lead strategic and/or tactical projects that are on strategy and help realize the goal of patients benefiting from Vertex medicines and to meet business objectives
• Collaborate cross-functionally to build relationships with stakeholders and develop a deep understanding of the patient treatment journey and key customer insights
• The ideal candidate will possess an inherent sense of urgency curiosity and collaboration and will be a fast learner

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution
Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong time management and leadership abilities
Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at both the industry site and Northeastern

Additional Information

Applicants should submit the following application materials by the priority deadline of October 31 2026:

1. Curriculum vitae (CV) uploaded
2. Unofficial PharmD transcripts uploaded
3. Cover letter uploaded

Letters of Recommendation

Three formal Letters of Recommendation (LORs) must be submitted directly by the letter writers no later than November 23 2026.

Each letter writer must include:

The candidates full name

The fellowship program(s) to which the candidate is applying (e.g. Smith John Alnylam GSK)

Please ask your letter writers to complete and submit the Letter of Recommendation Form along with their recommendation. Click here to access the form and share it with your letter writers.

Recommendations must be submitted directly by the recommender and cannot be submitted by the applicant.

Address cover letter and letters of recommendation to:

J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin PharmD BCOP
Clinical Professor Department of Pharmacy & Health Systems Sciences

Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program Director

360 Huntington Ave 140 The Fenway R218
Boston MA 02115

Northeastern University will not provide H-1B TN O-1 E-3 or any other type of employment visasponsorship for the successful applicant to this position now or in the future. STEM OPT is not compatible for this position. The successful applicant must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern Universityssponsorship for a visa.

Position Type

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Expected Hiring Range:

With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.