Vertex · 1 day ago
Policy & Alliance Development Director (Kidney)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$205K/yr - $307K/yr
10+ years expVertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Policy & Alliance Development Director is responsible for building policy initiatives and strategic alliances to support corporate objectives, particularly in the kidney disease business, including developing reimbursement strategies and managing patient association partnerships.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Develops and drives policy strategies in support of disease area objectives, including product reimbursement policy, regulatory engagement, and patient access strategies
Responsible for managing disease area portfolio of patient association partnerships including direct management of complex alliances as well as working with state and grassroots teams to ensure alignment with local organizations
Leads the launches of new partnerships and the ongoing governance of existing alliances. Committee members will include executives from various functions within Vertex and from the alliance partners. Ensures that all joint committees have shared goals, expectations, operating principles, and performance metrics regarding strategic partnerships
Oversees the development and maintenance of disease-specific Vertex position statements and issues education supporting collateral, working in partnership with government affairs and other counterparts to review/tailor materials as needed day-to-day
Grows visibility in the policy arena by representing the organization in relevant speaker’s venues and by developing alliances with policy counterparts at key patient organizations, provider associations, payer community and industry partners
Works with certain policy consultants, ensuring that expertise is fully utilized and that deliverables are timely and of high-quality
Serves as a liaison to certain internal committees to keep them apprised of policy priorities and to engage the committee in providing directional input
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated outstanding strategic planning, communication and presentation skills
Pharmaceutical sector or non-profit sector and therapeutic area experience required
Experience in patient advocacy, government affairs, managed markets or public policy
Knowledge and appreciation of the complexities of the drug development process and regulatory requirements
Proven teamwork and collaboration skills, with a demonstrated ability to interact and influence all levels of business
Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline
Typically requires 10 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Direct experience in kidney disease is highly preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
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)
Company
Vertex
Vendor intelligence that combs through your supplier, manufacturer, logistics data to detect where you're leaving money on the table.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase