Job Description
Position Summary:We are looking for a deeply technical, intellectually curiousPrincipalScientistwho is excited about the power of AI and motivated to ship solutions that meaningfully change how commercial teamsoperate.
You will join a highimpact CommercialAI andData Science team working at the intersection of AI, data engineering, and commercial strategy. The team supports a growing portfolio of production AI applications built on a modern Snowflake and Databricks architecture.
This role is ideal for a hands-on expert who codes, experiments, and delivers AI solutions, and who is eager to become a technical leader in advanced ML and AI methods that push the boundaries of what pharma commercial teams can do.
Key Responsibilities:Advanced Analytics & AI Delivery
Build and enhance Next Best Action models, including propensity scoring, HCP segmentation, and recommendation engines.
CommercialDecisionSupport
Serve as a technical leader within the CommercialAI andData Science team, setting best practices for modeling, experimentation, and impact measurement.
Required Education and Experience
PhD in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics)orMaster'sdegree with significant relevant experience.
Experience working with healthcare or life sciences data (e.g., claims, EHR, commercial data) is strongly preferred.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Pay Range:
$152,000 - $228,000
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:
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.
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