Associate Director, Health Systems Engagement and Congress Lead

Job Description

General Summary

The Associate Director, Health System Engagement & Congress Lead is responsible for developing the strategy and execution for: all national Health System Congress promotional activities (sponsorships, booths, media, product theater, etc.), all commercial Health System speaker and peer education investment and programs (strategy, content, operations), and Health System KTL insight-seeking initiatives (strategic councils, advisory boards, KTL meetings) within the U.S. Commercial Pain Business Unit.

Vertex recently launched JOURNAVX, an oral, non-opioid medication for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acute pain. Peer education is a highly important way to generate awareness, understanding and excitement across the nations largest and most complex Health Systems and hospitals. The AD role manages strategic direction and day-to-day operations of all HS engagement activities (speaker program, congresses, KTL insights) and will also oversee the daily operating relationship and practices for agencies contracted to support the team.  This role reports to the Director, Health Systems Marketing.

Specific Responsibilities

- Lead the planning, strategy, and execution for HS Congress presence and activities (e.g., exhibit, sponsorships, booth design, product theaters, advertising, et al.) for JOURNAVX within the U.S. Commercial Pain Business Unit
- Lead strategy, content and implementation of all strategic account peer education programs for JOURNAVX composed of field scheduled speaker programs, HQ-directed speaker events at congresses such as product theaters and other online opportunities as available
- Recruit, contract, and manage Strategic Council for ongoing commercialization advice across whole Health Systems team
- Consolidate insights across roundtables, congress engagements, advisory boards and strategic council for implementation by the HS marketing team
- Support the planning and execution of strategic account led congresses

Additional Information/Skills Needed:

- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred

- 8 + years of educational/work experience in healthcare/biopharmaceuticals in marketing, consulting, agency or an equivalent combination of experience and education

- Experience developing communications/tactics in U.S. or global marketing and managing agency efforts

- Experience with institutional and IDN marketing and/or sales
- Early career experience as a strong individual contributor in a professional work setting
- Pharmaceutical drug launch experience preferred
- Demonstrates strong understanding of health information technology, IDN systems, and institutional markets
- Travel Requirements: Ability to travel 30%

At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

Pay Range:
$162,800 - $244,200

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:
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

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 [email protected]