Director, International Insights & Analytics

Job Description

Role Summary:

The Director of International Insights & Analytics is a key member of the International Insights, Analytics & Commercial Operations (IIACO) Leadership Team. This role is responsible for leading a team focused on forecasting, data analytics, and insights within the International Commercial organization. The position delivers actionable Insights to enhance program operations and execution against goals. The Director will oversee forecasting models and processes, manage analytics and market research projects, and lead the innovation engine to optimize commercial delivery through advanced analytics, AI and automation.  This is a highly visible position, with regular interactions with Senior Leadership at the regional, international and global level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the IIACO International Leadership Team, setting the vision for data insights and analytics in program operations and innovation.

• Acting as an IIACO Business Partner to internal stakeholders and Senior Leadership, delivering high-quality data reporting and insights to drive data-based decisions.

• Lead Cell & Gene Therapy forecasting processes in partnership with Finance, including the development and management of forecasting models.

• Drive continuous improvement by championing AI and automation, integrating new data sets, and developing tools and solutions to optimize daily operations.

• Manage analytics and market research project portfolios, including external budgets, ensuring alignment with departmental goals.

• Lead the “International Analytics Hub” and oversee the International Steering/Governance committee for analytics roadmap and deliverables.

• Provide foundational reporting and in-depth analyses to help cross-functional commercial teams identify trends, challenges, and opportunities.

• Inspire and coach a high-performing team of employees and contractors/vendors, fostering collaboration and accountability.

• Champion a culture of integrity, ethics, and compliance within the team and organization.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Deep knowledge and experience in forecasting and analytics

• Experience in AI and automation, identifying opportunities, partnering with technology stakeholders and implementing solutions through effective change management

• Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment; focus on multi-tasking and self-prioritized workload.

• Builds rapport and credibility with key stakeholders including senior leadership and is comfortable leading without authority across functions and geographies.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage complex projects that require collaboration across functional and geographic areas.

• Change Agent – ability to drive and shape change management initiatives

• Strong analytical mind-set: demonstrated analytical approach to understand the impact of the way data and reporting is interpreted and utilized for decision making.

• Innovative and flexible approach – thrive to find solutions outside the box.

• Proficiency in advanced analytics, data science, and relevant tools such as Excel, PowerBI, coding/programming, and data warehouse systems.

• Expertise in primary and secondary market research projects, particularly in the international region, including collaboration with agency partners.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills - fluent in verbal and written English. Strong proficiency in PowerPoint required

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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.

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