Trade Account Associate Director at Vertex Inc., United States - Field Based

Trade Account Associate Director at Vertex Inc. in United States - Field Based. Full-time. $166,400 to $249,600 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Position Description
Position: Trade Account Associate Director
Department: Market Access, Trade & Distribution
Reports To: Senior Director, National Trade & Distribution Accounts
Location: Field-Based
Position Summary

The Trade Account Associate Director (TAAD) is responsible for leading strategic account management and executing Vertex’s U.S. trade and distribution strategy across assigned channel partners. This role leads the negotiation, implementation, and ongoing management of Specialty Pharmacy and Retail Master Purchase and Service Agreements, Enhanced Service Agreements, and Distribution Purchase and Service Agreements.

The TAAD plays a critical role in ensuring the effective distribution and availability of Vertex’s commercialized products and supporting the tactical execution of new product launches and label expansions. The role serves as a primary point of contact for assigned national and regional trade partners, including full-line wholesalers, specialty distributors, specialty pharmacies, retail pharmacy chains, independent community pharmacies, and other channel stakeholders.

This position requires a distinctive combination of deep, practical channel expertise and independent analytical and strategic capability. The successful candidate will understand trade, distribution, contracting, specialty pharmacy, and pharmaceutical distribution models in practice. Equally important, they will be able to independently structure ambiguous business questions, identify and analyze relevant data, assess alternatives and risks, and develop clear, defensible recommendations related to their aligned accounts.

The TAAD is expected to own complex account questions end to end—from problem definition through analysis, recommendation, stakeholder alignment, and execution. This individual will operate as a strategic business leader who strengthens Vertex’s ability to make data-driven decisions, solve complex channel challenges, and advance Market Access priorities.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Account Leadership

Contracting and Performance Management

Analytical and Strategic Problem Solving

Distribution Operations and Product Launch Support

Enterprise and Cross-Functional Collaboration

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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:
$166,400 - $249,600
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 [email protected]