Pricing & Market Access Director

The Pricing & Market Access Director role sits within Vertex, a worldwide biotechnology firm that develops transformative medicines for serious diseases. The position leads the creation and implementation of market‑access strategies for one or more products, working closely with commercial, development and cross‑functional teams to ensure that payer perspectives shape both commercialization and pipeline decisions. On a daily basis the director will design payer‑strategic plans that maximise value and access, craft core pricing and access deliverables, and act as the internal voice of the payer throughout the organisation. The role also translates global access concepts into local actions, builds pricing business cases, and supplies the financial forecasts that underpin commercial planning. Collaboration with HEOR, Government Affairs, Marketing, Clinical Development and Medical groups is essential to align evidence generation and value propositions with reimbursement requirements. The position demands a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and solid, hands‑on experience negotiating pricing within the Swiss market. Candidates must have an established network of key Swiss stakeholders, be able to think strategically, and possess strong quantitative and analytical abilities. Fluency in both English and German, superior written and oral communication skills, and proven experience representing the company to external audiences are also required. Interpersonal talent for building relationships across all organisational levels rounds out the core profile. Vertex offers a flexible work model: employees can choose a hybrid set‑up with up to two remote days per week or work on‑site five days, subject to the company's Flex policy. The role is based in Switzerland, giving direct exposure to a mature payer environment and the chance to influence pricing decisions for innovative therapies. The company's culture emphasises continuous learning, curiosity about AI and automation, and a collaborative spirit that supports professional growth and thought‑leadership initiatives. What the role asks for: - Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline - Experience managing pricing and negotiations in Swiss market - Established local network with key stakeholders - Strategic thinking ability - Practical quantitative and analytical skills - Fluent English and German - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Experience representing company externally - Nice‑to‑have: hybrid work option up to two remote days per week