Aaron Kraus, PhD

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Sr. Director, Human Resources at Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Greater Boston, United States

Overview

Aaron is a strategic HR leader and Industrial/Organizational Psychologist at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, where he leads workforce planning for the Data, Technology, and AI functions. He earned his Ph. D. from The University of Akron and focuses on translating scientific principles into practical talent and leadership development strategies.

Outside of work, Aaron is passionate about challenging outdoor adventures, having completed a transformative trip through Bryce Canyon for personal and professional growth. He also has a keen interest in historical research and applying modern technology to explore topics like 17th-century property ownership.

He has a unique interest in testing how psychological theories of human personality and cognition apply to AI models.

Personality Overview

Confident & Optimistic

Fast Adopter

Generous

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

AI & Human Cognition
He explores how psychological models of human personality, interpersonal processes, and cognition can be applied to artificial intelligence.
Workforce Planning
He is responsible for enterprise workforce planning at Vertex and has deep experience developing long-term talent strategies to meet business goals.
Leadership Development
As an I/O Psychologist, he has published on this topic and focuses on building cohesion and effectiveness among executive teams.

Media Appearances

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Work History

11-2023
Sr. Director, Human Resources at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
2023 - 2023
VP, Talent Partner (HRBP) for Commercial and Specialty Insurance at Liberty Mutual Insurance
2022 - 2023
AVP and Talent Advisor (HRPB) for Middle Market Insurance at Liberty Mutual Insurance
5-2021 - 1-2022
Director, Global People Experience at Liberty Mutual Insurance
10-2017 - 5-2021
AVP and Talent Advisor (HRBP) for Technology at Liberty Mutual Insurance

Education

M.A. from The University of Akron
Ph.D. from The University of Akron

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Insights For Selling To Aaron

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Aaron is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Aaron

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Aaron move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Aaron take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Aaron

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