JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Associate Director, Government Pricing Operations is a key leadership role within Vertex’s U.S. Market Access- Access Operations and Analytics team. This individual will lead government pricing (GP) analysis, calculations, and reporting, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements. The role is integral to the company’s readiness for product launches across multiple therapeutic areas and the evolving complexity of pricing regulations. This individual will manage a team of GP analysts, collaborate cross-functionally, and serve as a subject matter expert in government pricing methodologies, operations and systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Economics, Law, or a related field required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of direct experience in government pricing, financial operations, or pricing compliance for state and federal healthcare programs.
• Experience with rare disease therapy launches and commercialization is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of government programs including Medicaid, PHS/340B, FSS, Medicare, and state price transparency.
• Proficiency with Model N or similar pricing software required.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, project management and Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with internal and external auditors, and managing SOX-related processes