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General Summary:
The Director, Commercial Transformation, is a key role within the Vertex Commercial Transformation Office, responsible for leading initiatives that will improve Vertex’s commercial capabilities, operating models and processes. Reporting to the Transformation Office Lead, this role will execute complex transformation programs, proactively perform forward looking views of commercial capability builds, as well as reactive assessments of gaps/opportunities that require immediate remediation. The Director of Transformation will assess, diagnose, and recommend how transformation initiatives are resourced, executed, and deployed across the organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior commercial and enterprise leaders on transformation opportunities and priorities.
- Ensure transformation initiatives have clear diagnosis, business case and defined benefit-realization plan.
- Lead transformation initiatives from start to finish, including securing budget, developing connectivity cross functionally and delivering the work.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to understand end user impact of transformation initiatives and organizational capacity for change.
- Prepare content for governance forums to drive effective and timely decision-making, and reading out to senior leadership on progress.
- Proactively respond to the dynamics of a changing external marketplace and scaling internal organization.
Executing for Results
- A leader that sets clear and challenging goals for transformation initiatives, tenacious and accountable in driving results.
- Exceptional project manager with proven ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced environment, adapt nimbly, and take smart risks.
- A partner with DTE to leverage technology, advance AI adoption and meaningfully influence our ways of working/ways of successfully commercializing Vertex medicines.
- A partner with Finance to establish investment assumptions and validate benefits.
Leading Adoption
- Clear and engaging communicator; makes the transformation story accessible and relevant for different audiences.
- End-user oriented – tuned into how change will land and impact the organizations to help leaders respond constructively.
- A leader who drives the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and differing ideas.
- Monitor adoption and business impact after implementation; ensure corrective actions are taken when outcomes do not meet expectations.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Pharma/biotech industry experience preferred with commercialization experience either in global, regional, or market specific roles.
- Comfortable working in ambiguity, taking initiative, and navigating sensitive topics with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills to seek out and assess data to get to the core of an issue/opportunity.
- Experience building business cases or conducting strategic analyses to inform senior decision-making.
- A passion for technology and creative problem-solving to direct the development or adoption of new, innovating solutions.
- Strong financial acumen or experience partnering with Finance to develop ROI analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and value realization.
- Superior cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills and ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Typically requires 10 years of relevant biotech/pharmaceutical commercial experience.
- Experience with branded drug products, management consulting, corporate strategy, change management, or organizational transformation.
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:
$213,600 - $320,400
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:
- Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
- 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.
LI-Hybrid
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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
Job Description
General Summary:
The Director, Commercial Transformation, is a key role within the Vertex Commercial Transformation Office, responsible for leading initiatives that will improve Vertex’s commercial capabilities, operating models and processes. Reporting to the Transformation Office Lead, this role will execute complex transformation programs, proactively perform forward looking views of commercial capability builds, as well as reactive assessments of gaps/opportunities that require immediate remediation. The Director of Transformation will assess, diagnose, and recommend how transformation initiatives are resourced, executed, and deployed across the organization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior commercial and enterprise leaders on transformation opportunities and priorities.
- Ensure transformation initiatives have clear diagnosis, business case and defined benefit-realization plan.
- Lead transformation initiatives from start to finish, including securing budget, developing connectivity cross functionally and delivering the work.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with cross-functional teams to understand end user impact of transformation initiatives and organizational capacity for change.
- Prepare content for governance forums to drive effective and timely decision-making, and reading out to senior leadership on progress.
- Proactively respond to the dynamics of a changing external marketplace and scaling internal organization.
Executing for Results
- A leader that sets clear and challenging goals for transformation initiatives, tenacious and accountable in driving results.
- Exceptional project manager with proven ability to successfully navigate a fast-paced environment, adapt nimbly, and take smart risks.
- A partner with DTE to leverage technology, advance AI adoption and meaningfully influence our ways of working/ways of successfully commercializing Vertex medicines.
- A partner with Finance to establish investment assumptions and validate benefits.
Leading Adoption
- Clear and engaging communicator; makes the transformation story accessible and relevant for different audiences.
- End-user oriented – tuned into how change will land and impact the organizations to help leaders respond constructively.
- A leader who drives the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and differing ideas.
- Monitor adoption and business impact after implementation; ensure corrective actions are taken when outcomes do not meet expectations.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Pharma/biotech industry experience preferred with commercialization experience either in global, regional, or market specific roles.
- Comfortable working in ambiguity, taking initiative, and navigating sensitive topics with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills to seek out and assess data to get to the core of an issue/opportunity.
- Experience building business cases or conducting strategic analyses to inform senior decision-making.
- A passion for technology and creative problem-solving to direct the development or adoption of new, innovating solutions.
- Strong financial acumen or experience partnering with Finance to develop ROI analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and value realization.
- Superior cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills and ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Typically requires 10 years of relevant biotech/pharmaceutical commercial experience.
- Experience with branded drug products, management consulting, corporate strategy, change management, or organizational transformation.
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:
$213,600 - $320,400
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:
- Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
- 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.
LI-Hybrid
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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
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Map your degree to the role
Transformation Director positions require a directly related degree field, not just any bachelor's. If your degree is in engineering or IT rather than business transformation, document how your coursework maps to organizational change management to strengthen the specialty occupation argument.
Target companies with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have already filed Labor Condition Applications for director-level transformation roles. Prior LCA filings signal an established sponsorship process, reducing the risk of an employer backing out mid-offer.
Distinguish your title from general management
USCIS scrutinizes director-level roles for specialty occupation eligibility. Document that your position requires theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge, not just managerial oversight. A detailed job duties letter from your employer is essential.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Run your offered role and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting. Transformation Director roles often fall at wage Level III or IV, and your LCA-certified wage must meet that threshold or USCIS can flag the petition.
Align your offer letter timeline with cap season
H-1B is subject to an annual cap and selection process, and rules have changed recently. Structure your offer letter so the start date reflects USCIS's latest guidance. An offer dated too early or too late relative to the selection cycle can delay your actual start by a full year.
Prepare for an RFE on organizational need
Requests for Evidence are common for transformation-focused director roles where the company may not have hired this title before. Gather org charts, board-approved transformation mandates, and evidence of budget authority to demonstrate the role's complexity and specialized nature upfront.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Transformation Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, but the burden is on the employer to demonstrate it. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field, not just any degree. For Transformation Director roles, employers typically document that the job requires specialized knowledge in organizational design, change management, or enterprise strategy, and that a generalist background is insufficient.
Which visa types realistically cover a Transformation Director working in the U.S.?
H-1B is the most common path. Australian nationals can use the E-3 visa, which has a separate cap and no lottery, making it a faster route if you qualify. Canadian and Mexican nationals should check whether the TN visa covers their specific role under the USMCA profession list. For long-term stays, an EB-2 or EB-3 green card through PERM labor certification is an option once you're established with an employer.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Transformation Director roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for director-level roles, so you can focus your search on companies already familiar with the LCA and H-1B petition process. This matters because sponsoring a Transformation Director often requires significant internal legal resources, and employers without prior experience in this title frequently withdraw offers mid-process.
What degree background does USCIS expect for a Transformation Director?
USCIS looks for a degree in a field directly related to the role's duties. Business administration, organizational psychology, information systems, or industrial engineering are common qualifying fields. A general management degree may face scrutiny unless the job description explicitly ties the duties to that discipline. O*NET classifies this type of role at a high job zone, reinforcing the advanced-degree expectation, which you can reference in your petition.
Is PERM labor certification required for a Transformation Director green card?
For most EB-2 and EB-3 green card paths, yes, PERM is required. The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Transformation Director roles can sometimes qualify for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver, which bypasses PERM entirely, if you can show your work has national significance and you are well-positioned to advance it.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Transformation Director jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.