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Executive Director, GCS Kidney — POVE

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Job Description

General Summary:

The Executive Director, Global Commercial Strategy (GCS) Kidney - Pove will be the senior commercial leader for povetacicept across the kidney indications, including immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) and primary membranous nephropathy (pMN). The role will own the global commercial strategy for the kidney franchise, supporting the near-term U.S. launch and subsequent global launches in IgAN while advancing pMN toward commercialization.

The Executive Director will co-lead the povetacicept Kidney Program Team with the Development Lead, guiding program strategy and key development, lifecycle, and investment decisions. The role will lead global launch execution and lifecycle management in IgAN and build the global commercialization and launch strategy for pMN.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Co-lead the povetacicept Kidney Program Team with the Development Lead, setting the integrated strategy, priorities, and decision framework across IgAN and pMN.
  • Own the global commercial strategy for povetacicept in kidney, connecting launch, lifecycle, development, evidence, and investment priorities across the franchise.
  • Lead GCS support for the U.S. IgAN launch and subsequent global launches, ensuring clear strategy, critical success factors, regional alignment, readiness, and execution.
  • Own global lifecycle management for povetacicept in IgAN, identifying and advancing opportunities to strengthen differentiation, expand patient impact, generate evidence, and maximize long-term value.
  • Lead the global commercialization and launch strategy for pMN, including market development, positioning, target product profile, evidence needs, value proposition, launch sequencing, and readiness.
  • Shape development plans and lead commercial development activities across IgAN and pMN, including market research, forecasting, competitive intelligence, scenario planning, evidence requirements, and business cases.
  • Build deep understanding of the IgAN and pMN markets, patients, treatment pathways, competition, access dynamics, and requirements for success.
  • Ensure alignment between the kidney strategy and broader povetacicept portfolio, partnering with GCS leaders for non-kidney indications while maintaining clear accountability by vertical.
  • Partner across Development, Medical, Regulatory, Value & Access, Finance, Manufacturing, and regional Commercial teams to deliver a globally aligned strategy and launch plan.
  • Communicate clear recommendations to senior leaders and governance bodies, identifying key uncertainties, trade-offs, risks, and actions required.
  • Build and lead a high-performing kidney commercial team as the franchise advances.

Required Education Level

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, life sciences, healthcare, or a related field.
  • Advanced degree such as an MBA, M.S., Pharm.D., Ph.D., or M.D. preferred.

Required Experience

  • Extensive biopharmaceutical commercial experience, including global commercial strategy, new product planning, or marketing leadership.
  • Demonstrated experience leading global launch strategy and execution for specialty or rare disease products.
  • Strong experience in lifecycle management, commercial development, forecasting, evidence strategy, and investment decision-making.
  • Launch or development experience in nephrology, specialty, rare disease, immunology, or other complex markets; direct kidney experience strongly preferred.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment; program-team leadership experience preferred.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical rigor, business judgment, communication, and influencing skills.
  • Proven people leadership and ability to build collaborative, high-performing teams.

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:

$260,600 - $390,800

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.

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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 [email protected]

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