Senior Manager, Thought Leader Programming and Operations, US Kidney

Job Description

General Summary:

The Senior Manager, Thought Leader Programming and Operations, US Kidney, leads the planning, management, and implementation of peer to peer (P2P) educational events. This role will initially cover two pipeline assets within the US Kidney Business Unit to support launches in IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD). The Senior Manager will ensure successful and compliant execution of a broad range of activities such as speaker programs, ad boards, congresses, and other Thought Leader engagements. We are seeking a candidate who has a strong track record of managing US commercial programming with Thought Leaders, collaborating with field sales and other cross functional partners, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This role reports to the Head of Market Development, US Kidney Business Unit.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees planning and execution of a broad range of field-based activities such as speaker programs, ad boards, congresses, and other thought leader engagements.
• Supports creation of speakers' bureau including set up, training, management, and logistics.
• Suggests new ways to approach programming and other market development activities that will optimize resources and help achieve objectives.
• Builds and maintains strong partnerships with cross functional colleagues, especially field sales, thought leader liaisons, medical, legal, and compliance.
• Selects and partners with external agencies to drive successful program development, execution, and tracking.
• Creates and submits materials for promotional review including new concepts and commercial materials

Required Skills:

• Ability to work in a matrix environment and lead without direct authority
• Ability to execute strategic and tactical plans under short timelines
• Vendor and budget management
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-starter with strong organizational and planning skills
• Highly collaborative with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• Typically requires 6+ years of experience in healthcare / biopharmaceuticals, or an equivalent combination of experience and education
• Experience managing the operations of thought leader programs
• Experience working in competitive markets
• Knowledge of thought leader engagement practices
• Rare disease or specialty product experience
• Kidney experience preferred but not required

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

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.

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