Grassroots Patient Advocacy Associate Director (Field- NY, NJ, VT, CT, NH, ME)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Jul 16

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
Business, Operations & Strategy
$172K - $258K
Boston, +1

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with members of advocacy groups, government, and community leaders
Demonstrated outstanding strategic planning, communication, and presentation skills
Experience in patient advocacy, market access, government affairs/relations, public health policy, campaign work, or coalition building.
Significant knowledge and appreciation of the complexities of the drug development process and regulatory requirements
Strong understanding of the patient and caregiver experience in rare diseases, including diagnosis, treatment, and treatment options preferred
Knowledge of the patient advocacy community/individuals
Proven teamwork and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to interact and influence all levels of business
Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory environment, along with demonstrated integrity on the job
Detail-oriented, self-initiating, well-organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to be creative and develop innovative solution
Pharmaceutical sector or healthcare sector experience
Field Travel required 50%
Incumbent must live with in the territory- NY, NJ, VT, CT, NH, ME
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required
Typically requires 8 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Contributes to developing, coordinating, and leading the company's state/regional patient advocacy strategy, including tactical implementation
Collaborates with communications, policy, medical affairs, and marketing departments to ensure that state public policy goals are aligned to meet company objectives and most effectively serve the needs of patients
Develops and leverages high-level relationships with patient advocacy groups at state and local levels to achieve Vertex goals, bring value to patients, and enhance the company's standing and reputation
Serves as a liaison between the patient community and Vertex
Collaborates with and facilitates advocacy coalitions for specific public policy goals, including rare disease awareness and disease-specific policy issues
In partnership with cross-functional partners, integrate Vertex's state/regional patient advocacy strategy and identify additional opportunities to increase rare disease awareness and disease burden awareness
Provides input into the development and resource prioritization for the company's annual patient advocacy plan
Identifies and pursues additional opportunities to advance the company's business objectives

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Grassroots Patient Advocacy Associate Director?

The main responsibility is to support the company's grassroots patient advocacy strategy within the designated region, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build and sustain meaningful relationships and collaborations that support the needs of patients and advance the company's goals.

What regions does this position cover?

This position covers New York (NY), New Jersey (NJ), Vermont (VT), Connecticut (CT), New Hampshire (NH), and Maine (ME).

What key duties are involved in this role?

Key duties include developing and leading the company's state/regional patient advocacy strategy, collaborating with various departments, building relationships with patient advocacy groups, serving as a liaison between the patient community and the company, facilitating advocacy coalitions, and integrating the patient advocacy strategy with cross-functional partners.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include the ability to build relationships, strategic planning, communication and presentation skills, knowledge in patient advocacy and public health policy, understanding the drug development process, teamwork and collaboration, attention to detail, creativity in developing solutions, and experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare sector.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

A Bachelor's degree is required for this position.

How many years of experience are typically required for this position?

Typically, this position requires 8 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Is travel required for the Grassroots Patient Advocacy Associate Director role?

Yes, field travel is required and is estimated to be about 50%.

Does the incumbent need to reside within the designated territory?

Yes, the incumbent must live within the territory that includes NY, NJ, VT, CT, NH, and ME.

What is the role of the Associate Director in relation to patient advocacy groups?

The Associate Director develops and leverages high-level relationships with patient advocacy groups at state and local levels to achieve Vertex goals, provide value to patients, and enhance the company’s standing and reputation.

How does this role collaborate with other departments?

The Associate Director collaborates with communications, policy, medical affairs, and marketing departments to align state public policy goals with company objectives and effectively serve the needs of patients.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

The Science of Possibility

Science & Healthcare

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1989

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. We discovered and developed the first medicines to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF), a rare, life-threatening genetic disease. In addition to clinical development programs in CF, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, our corporate headquarters is now located in Boston’s Innovation District, and our international headquarters is in London, United Kingdom. We currently employ approximately 3,500 people in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and Latin America with nearly two-thirds of our staff dedicated to research and development. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry’s top places to work by Science Magazine, The Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal and the San Diego Business Journal. Our research and medicines have also received esteemed recognitions, including the Robert J. Beall Therapeutics Development Award, the French Prix Galien and the British Pharmacological Society awards.