Director, Talent Acquisition, Commercial

Job Description

General Summary

Vertex is seeking a hands-on, strategic, and collaborative Director of Talent Acquisition to lead talent acquisition efforts across all U.S. Commercial Business Units. The ideal candidate is a bold, business-minded talent advisor who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and is passionate about building teams that drive commercial excellence. The Director will serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders, shaping and executing talent strategies that align with Vertex’s mission to transform lives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

· Own and actively manage a desk of high-impact requisitions, including key and business-critical roles, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.

· Drive and evolve the full-cycle talent acquisition strategy for all U.S. Commercial Business Units, ensuring alignment with business goals and workforce plans.

· Act as a Talent Advisor to senior commercial leaders, providing market insights, workforce planning guidance, and strategic hiring recommendations.

· Partner cross-functionally with HRBPs, Total Rewards, and Commercial leadership to ensure a seamless and inclusive candidate experience.

· Leverage data and storytelling to influence hiring decisions, challenge assumptions, and drive strategic outcomes.

· Cultivate and maintain a robust external network of commercial talent, proactively engaging with industry professionals, thought leaders, and passive candidates.

· Serve as an externally facing ambassador for Vertex’s commercial brand, representing the company at industry events, conferences, and networking forums.

· Drive adoption of best practices in candidate engagement, assessment, and selection, aligned with Social Talent’s Talent Advisor model.

· Monitor and report on key TA metrics, using insights to optimize performance and inform future strategy.

· Lead direct and indirect resources in support of talent acquisition delivery, ensuring alignment and collaboration across all relevant teams and stakeholders.

· Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and Vertex policies.

· Lead and continuously improve Talent Acquisition Operations, with a strong focus on operational excellence and process optimization.

· Drive adoption and optimization of TA tech stack.

Knowledge and Skills

· Deep understanding of commercial business functions (e.g., marketing, market access, sales) and how talent drives business success.

· Proven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility.

· Preference for candidates with agency recruitment experience and a track record of supporting commercial builds.

· Expertise in talent acquisition technologies, sourcing strategies, and recruitment marketing.

· Strong analytical and storytelling skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights.

· Demonstrated commitment to inclusive hiring practices.

· Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

· Ability to lead through change and ambiguity, with a growth mindset and resilience.

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

· Typically requires 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 5 years in a hands-on leadership role supporting commercial functions.

· Preference for candidates with agency recruitment experience and experience supporting commercial business unit builds or launches.

· Experience in biotech/pharma or high-growth, innovation-driven industries strongly preferred.

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Pay Range:

$181,200 - $271,800

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.