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Associate Director, Congress and Ad Board Lead, US Kidney

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
50 Northern Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 24, 2025
Job Description General Summary: The Associate Director, Congress and Ad Board Lead, US Kidney is responsible for driving congress planning and advisory boards for povetacicept and inaxaplin to support our launches in IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD). This person will lead the planning and booth presence at local, regional, and national conferences and medical society meetings. Additionally, this person will be responsible for engaging with Key Thought Leaders (KTLs) to plan and execute ad boards and strategic council meetings, ensuring the collection and pull through of insights to inform marketing strategy. We are seeking a candidate that has a strong track record of leading congress activities and advisory boards and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment. This role reports to the Head of Market Development, US Kidney Business Unit. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Leads the planning and booth presence at local, regional, and national conferences and medical society meetings Makes key decisions about congress booth design and content including our future presence / footprint across a broad range of meetings Develops ad board and booth materials and takes them through the promotional review process Plans and executes ad boards, ensuring optimal attendance and critical topics Manages strategic councils including KTL membership, agenda development, and alignment with marketing Collects, synthesizes, and disseminates insights from ad boards and strategic councils to inform strategy and tactics Models a culture of compliance focused on ethics and integrity in all we do Required Skills: Ability to develop compelling and engaging content for congresses Ability to generate insights and apply those insights to business problems/opportunities Strong knowledge of promotional review processes Experience with budget and vendor management Ability to assess the impact of promotional investments and make strategic and tactical recommendations Strong planning, communication, and presentation skills Highly collaborative with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Self-driven and accustomed to a fast-paced, launch environment Ability to travel up to 30% Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree Typically requires 8 years of experience in healthcare / biopharmaceuticals, or an equivalent combination of experience and education Experience in one or more of the following: product marketing, pharmaceutical sales, thought leader engagement, congress planning, or ad agency. Rare disease / specialty product launch experience Experience working in highly competitive markets Kidney experiencepreferred by not required Pay Range: $160,000 - $240,000 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. 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