Job Description

Director, Thought Leader Liaison, US Kidney - Pove

Vertex is seeking a talented leader to join our US Kidney Business Unit to support our aspirations of bringing povetacicept and inaxaplin, two Phase 3 investigational therapies that have the potential to transform multiple serious diseases, to patients.

The Director, Thought Leader Liaison, US Kidney leads thought leader engagement for both povetacicept and inaxaplin within the US Kidney Business Unit to support our launches in IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD). The Thought Leader Liaison will act as the lead and be responsible for our promotional speakers’ bureau, commercial advisory boards, and branded patient ambassador programs. We are seeking a candidate that has a strong track record in US commercial roles and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment. This role reports to the Vice President of the US Kidney Business Unit.

*See note at bottom of posting for unique onboarding opportunity for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains KTL Engagement Plans for thought leaders

• Plans and executes National and Regional Congress Engagement Plan with a focus on meaningful engagements with senior leadership and in support of marketing initiatives

• Supports commercial KTL influence mapping initiatives by developing profiles

• Monitors KTL insights about current and future treatment patterns that may impact the commercial strategy and provide feedback for consideration

• Drives the facilitation and execution of commercial Kidney advisory boards through identification of key advisors, deck development, and board execution

• Aligns with field partners such as Medical Science Liaisons on complementary initiatives with shared customers

• Trains physician speakers and patient ambassadors on approved promotional slide decks

• Works with marketing and contracted speakers and ambassadors to gain and synthesize feedback in support of the evolution of promotional programming content, case studies for potential publications, and other commercial projects

• Works with cross-functional teams to provide key customer insights and input on strategy, tactics, and messaging, and program execution

• Role models and instills a culture of compliance focused on ethics and integrity in all we do

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree

• Typically requires 10 years experience in healthcare / biopharmaceuticals, or an equivalent combination of experience and education

• Additional preferred experiences:

• Specialty product launch experience

• Work within highly competitive markets

• Kidney experience

Required Skills

• Experience in one or more of the following: field sales, product marketing, or thought leader engagement

• Working knowledge of Thought Leader and Patient Ambassador engagement practices

• Clinical, technical, and scientific knowledge and aptitude in complex disease states

• Demonstrated ability to execute against strategic and tactical plans under short timelines

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities

• Self-driven with strong organizing and planning skills

• Highly collaborative with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

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Pay Range:

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:

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.

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