Senior Director, International Patient Engagement, Northern Europe, Australia and Distributors Job Description
The Senior Director, International Patient Engagement (IPE), for the Northern Europe, Australia/NZ, and Distributors (NEAD) region reports to the VP of Patient and Community Engagement.
The role is responsible for developing and supporting the company's patient engagement strategy for the NEAD region across several functional areas, including market access, communications, policy, and medical affairs.
The NEAD region is a diverse region across more than 40 markets.
This position will help lead the company's ongoing efforts to build and sustain meaningful relationships and collaborations to support the needs of patients and advance our company's goals.
The role initially focuses on engagement in cystic fibrosis and hemoglobinopathies, with additional responsibility for allocated pipeline therapy areas, under the direction of the VP of Patient & Community Engagement.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop and leverage high-level relationships with patient organizations, and stakeholders in support of Vertex goals.
Maintain ongoing two-way dialogue with patient and community organizations to understand priorities and opportunities for collaboration.
Develop and implement specific plans that engage patient organizations in the company's shared goal of enhancing patient access to Vertex's transformative medicines.
Represent the perspective of the patient communities within the region at the regional leadership team.
Assess the capabilities required for effective engagement with patient representative bodies.
Leverage creative thinking to develop and implement innovative solutions.
Act as a thought leader within the business, representing the voice of the patient community.
Assist in analyzing and developing recommendations and strategies regarding relevant policies and issues impacting Vertex's portfolio.
Provide international input and support to the development of the company's global patient engagement strategy.
Proactively partner with the business and the patient community to facilitate alliances with key leadership and external stakeholders.
Lead NEAD IPE team, with four team members.
Demonstrate understanding of the patient-lived experience in the allocated therapy areas.
Experience and insight into the specific advocacy environments in rare diseases in the International region.
Experience in managing small and agile teams in multiple countries.
Build effective networks between local-international-global matrixes.
Manage patient engagement consultants to deliver on business objectives.
Provide strategic input into the development of the Company's annual patient advocacy plan.
Minimum qualifications:
Current and relevant experience in the healthcare industry, with prior experience in patient engagement, medical affairs, or related fields.
Experience in managing patient engagement across different geographies and therapy areas.
Deep understanding of EFPIA and relevant country codes of practice.
Excellent written and spoken English; Spanish highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated outstanding strategic planning, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to travel.
Experience in patient advocacy, government affairs, or public policy.
Understanding of the patient and caregiver experience in rare diseases.
Detail-oriented, self-initiating, well-organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
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.
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