Associate Director, Policy and Alliance Development

Job Description

General Summary:

The Policy & Alliance Development Associate Director will support the strategy and execution of US (United States) Public Affairs (USPA) activities, with initial focus in our pain and kidney areas. This role will work within Public Affairs as well as cross-functionally with other internal Vertex functions, including commercial, medical, R&D and legal, to ensure alignment and progress around our corporate goals and objectives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Serves as the primary liaison to the USPA State Government Affairs (SGA) team on state policy work.

  • Supports identification of SGA opportunities to advance pain program objectives and generates materials and assets to execute on those engagements.

  • Monitors state legislation and identifies substantive policy and political opportunities and risks to the company's business.

  • Leads key USPA pain projects and is responsible for departmental program/process operations to help successfully advance policy initiatives.

  • Develops plans, goals, processes, and logistics for projects, gaining cooperation and alignment.

  • Summarizes and creates communications for internal stakeholders on key information such as program progress, timeline updates, and potential risks.

  • Monitors project budgets and is accountable for understanding and communicating forecast variance, risks and opportunities.

  • Compiles succinct reports and prepares minutes for internal meetings; methodically tracks all actions items and finds new ways to stay abreast of multi-dimensional tasks.

  • 10-20% travel anticipated

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• • Minimum of 7-8 years current and relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry and prior experience in patient advocacy, public health policy, government relations or related field(s), preferably with experience in the pain environment.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, often addressing novel/unusual situations and exercising judgement.

  • Excellent ability to collaborate with other functional areas and build effective, productive business relationships.

  • Project management skills and highly proficient at managing, tracking, and measuring.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects at a given time, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and status updates.

  • Developed communication skills and the ability to synthesize data and information into meaningful insights.

  • Very detail oriented and strong project/operation management skills

  • Comfortable with working in areas of uncertainty

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

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.

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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