Vertex is seeking an experienced marketing professional to join our Canadian team to lead our Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Marketing team.

The Associate Marketing

Director, CF Marketing will be a core member of the Canadian CF business unit.

This individual will help refine the strategy and execution of key marketing and sales initiatives. We are seeking a candidate with a robust track record in commercial roles, launching new products, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment. This role will report to the Director of CF Sales and Marketing.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development and refinement of the CF brand and business strategy for Canada, leveraging customer, market, competitive, and performance insights to identify opportunities, address barriers, and drive sustainable growth.

Aligned to the commercial strategy, drive and optimize tactical execution of marketing and sales initiatives, including brand planning, territory business planning, managing agencies to ensure on‑budget and timely deliverables, and partnering closely with cross‑functional stakeholders across training, commercial communications, and global teams.

Partner on data and technology efforts to support product uptake, including CRM software and marketing automation tools, working closely with our data and technology teams (DTE, GIACO, DSS).

Measure the impact of initiatives based on territory performance, ROI of key initiatives, and agilely pivot investments to maximize impact, while constantly looking for opportunities for automation and efficiency.

Manage marketing OPEX to ensure optimal use of resources across branded and unbranded initiatives.

Develop strong partnerships with cross‑functional teams both locally and regionally to support business goals and collaborate beyond immediate scope, including close partnership with field, patient, disease education, and program counterparts.

Role model and instill a culture of compliance focused on ethics and integrity in all we do.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree

Strong experience in healthcare/biopharmaceuticals,



including leading commercial teams and launching in rare diseases

Experience developing communications, tactics and managing agency efforts

Required Skills

Experience with HCP brand campaigns, tactical planning and execution, and insight generation, including in rare diseases

Demonstrated ability to develop strategy and translate it into focused, actionable plans that drive business results.

Entrepreneurial spirit and courage to challenge the status quo to develop innovative and focused approaches to enable launch and execution through data and technology, regular measurement of results, and pivoting based on a test‑and‑learn strategy.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect with senior leaders as well as varied large audiences.

Demonstrated understanding of the Canadian legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements for pre‑and post‑approval activities and ability to model expected behavior for the team.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel 20–30%

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Generous paid time off (including a week‑long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter)

Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment

Generous commuting subsidy

Matching charitable donations

Retirement

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.





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.

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We believe our culture is one of Vertex’s greatest strengths and a key enabler of our ability to deliver transformative medicines for patients who need them. Rooted in innovation, purpose and collaboration, our culture empowers people to take smart risks, challenge conventional thinking and do their best work. The diversity of our people is central to that culture.

By bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, we foster an environment where new ideas thrive, better decisions are made and breakthrough innovation is possible. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included and connected to our shared mission, because we know that our unique culture and the collective strength of our people are what set Vertex apart.

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.

📌 Marketing Associate Director, CF (Toronto)
🏢 Vertex Canada
📍 Toronto