Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 5 days ago
Associate Director, Patient Marketing, US Kidney - AMKD
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$163K/yr - $244K/yr
8+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. They are seeking an Associate Director of Patient Marketing to lead the strategic execution for the AMKD Patient marketing team, focusing on impactful patient engagement strategies and launch readiness for an investigational therapeutic for kidney disease.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develop and execute consumer digital marketing strategies, including omnichannel communication journeys to reach and engage consumers effectively and precisely
Translate patient insights into compelling, compliant messaging and resources that resonate with diverse patient populations, drive marketing strategy, and business objectives
Analyze material usage metrics to determine optimal patient education experience and ensure field sales utilization
Drive assets through internal Communications Review Committee process, with strong collaboration with legal and compliance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including field, HCP Marketing, Patient Advocacy, and Market Research partners
Manage agency partners effectively to deliver quality outputs, while ensuring adherence to budget and timeline
Shape patient focused market research efforts and infuse learnings throughout key business processes
Ensure consistency of messaging across channels and touchpoints, tailoring communications to patient needs and cultural considerations
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in patient marketing and regulatory compliance, infusing learnings as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Experience in pharmaceutical marketing, or closely related field(s) (e.g., pharmaceutical sales, ad agency, etc.)
Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies, including content creation, omnichannel ecosystem planning, and measurement design best practices
Proficient in launch planning, patient engagement strategy, and promotional initiatives
Ability to understand all elements of brand strategy and role in executing that strategy
Broad understanding of regulatory rules and regulations with direct experience with communications review committee for review and approval of tactics
Exhibits ownership and broad accountability for projects and internal assignments; understand when it is appropriate to flag issues to management
Ability to understand insights and the implications, and apply those insights to tactics, business problems, and opportunities
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data from programs and provide actionable insights
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field
Typically requires 8 years of experience in marketing, with a focus on patient engagement in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
Proven track record of developing and executing successful patient marketing strategies and campaigns
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Specialty product launch experience
Genetic disease experience
Kidney experience
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
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)
Company
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is focused on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$657.31MKey Investors
Janssen Belgium
2024-07-10Post Ipo Secondary· $1.11M
2022-05-17Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2009-12-03Post Ipo Equity· $443M
Leadership Team
Reshma Kewalramani
CEO and President
Nina Devlin
Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
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