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Apply locations Paris, France Belgium, Brussels time type Full time posted on Posted 17 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-24376

Job Description

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Associate Director IPE France and Benelux

The Associate Director, IPE France & BeNeLux at Vertex Pharmaceuticals reports to the Director, IPE South Europe and Brazil Region (SEB) and is responsible for supporting the company’s France and BeNeLux countries patient engagement strategy. This requires strong partnerships with the cross-functional teams, including the country manager, market access, communications, Government Affairs and Public Policy, commercial, and medical affairs within their designated countries. This position will work closely with the Director, IPE SEB Region to 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 CF and hemoglobinopathies (“Heme”), and over time at designated stage-gates will assume responsibility for disease areas in our pipeline (e.g., Diabetes, kidney diseases).

This is a hybrid position that can be based either in Paris or Brussels.

Job Responsibilities:

• Working hand in hand with the Director, IPE SEB, to help execute the company’s patient advocacy strategy including tactical implementation;
• Serve as liaison between the patient community and Vertex; developing and leveraging high-level relationships with patient advocacy groups at national levels in the allocated countries to achieve Vertex goals, bring value to patients and enhance the Company’s standing and reputation.
• Collaborating with, and trusted advisor for Market Access, Communications and GAPP to identify barriers to access for our CF and Heme portfolio; represent the perspective of the patient community in this work.
• Provide strategic input into the development and resource prioritization for the Company’s annual patient advocacy plan; and the local business plan for each country in the two clusters.
• Contributes as a key leader in the country teams for France and the Benelux on patient-centric approaches to our work. Participate in Benelux leadership team meeting and ensure a seamless partnership and information flow to secure an aligned approach within the cross-functional teams in France & Benelux.
• Together with the country teams, engage patient advocacy groups and monitor the patient community to gather patient insights to inform decision-making.
• Support patient-related projects and represents the voice of the patient community in internal meetings.
• Build long-term, sustainable relationships with not only CF and Heme patient groups but also the broader rare diseases community. Maintains ongoing two-way dialogue with patient advocacy groups to understand priorities and opportunities for collaboration and support.
• Support and develop programming within CF and Heme in partnership with the patient community on the patient community’s agenda.
• Ensure timely, appropriate, and approved communication with the patient community about the company and our position on key issues.
• Represent Vertex patient engagement in external meetings including pharmaceuticals committees (e.g., Pharma.be) and engage at patient groups organized events to represent the Company.
• As requested by the Senior Director, Pipeline Patient Engagement, provide insight to support new product planning; at relevant stage-gate, develop & manage advocacy plans for pipeline products (e.g., Type 1 Diabetes or Chronic Kidney Disease) as they mature.
• Be an appropriate partner to both the patient community and the Grants and Donations committee in effective and compliant management of the sponsorship, grants and donations process.
• Accurate financial management of allocated budgets.
• Ensure timely, appropriate and legally approved communication with the patient community on the above.
• Appoint and manage patient engagement consultants in-market to deliver on business objectives while maintaining compliance with VRTX policies.
• In partnership with the communications team, integrate Vertex’s communications objectives with the patient advocacy strategy and identify additional external/internal communications opportunities where appropriate.
• Serve as an early warning to identify market sensitive threats and opportunities that may impact the business and patient community.
• Identifying and pursuing additional opportunities to advance our company’s business objectives.
• Fulfilling other duties/projects as assigned.
• Exemplifying Vertex’s core values and the Vertex leadership behaviours in fulfilling these job duties, in particular the Company’s core value regarding its commitment to patients.

Other Qualifications:

• Proven years of current/relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally with 5 years prior experience in patient advocacy, market access, public health policy, government relations or related field(s).
• Demonstrated outstanding strategic planning, communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in patient advocacy, government affairs, communications, market access or public policy. A deep understanding of the HTA/pricing/access systems relevant to the geography and therapy area. Experience of working in any of these countries desirable.
• Fluent in French and English is essential; speaking abilities in Dutch is strongly recommended.
• Pharmaceutical sector or non-profit sector and therapeutic area experience required.
• Ability to navigate seamlessly in a matrixed environment, able to work in situations with levels of ambiguity with independence.
• A high level of energy and passion toward patients, science and public health.
• Working knowledge and appreciation of the complexities of the drug development process and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of the patient and caregiver experience in rare diseases, (especially CF and Heme) to include diagnosis, treatment, and treatment options preferred.
• Knowledge of the patient advocacy community/individuals in CF, Heme and rare diseases strongly preferred.
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to interact and influence all levels of business.
• Detail-oriented, self-initiating, well-organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Deep understanding of the EFPIA code of practice and the French/Benelux compliance and regulatory environment.
• A desire to work in the corporate culture of a highly innovative company aimed at redefining health and transforming lives with new medicines.
• Frequent travel is required between Paris and Brussels.

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.

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