Vertex · 6 days ago
Associate Director, Diagnostics - AMKD
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
7+ years expVertex is a global biotechnology company seeking a talented individual to join their US Kidney Business Unit. The role focuses on managing commercial diagnostic initiatives for the APOL1-mediated kidney disease program, requiring coordination across stakeholders and innovative program development.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Manage day to day activities and joint meeting management
Manage contracts to ensure continuity of service
Monitor volume of test executed and yield
Work with vendor to assess trends, especially if associated with changes in yield
Work with vendor to define marketing/promotional strategy and ensure any content is reviewed appropriately
Update tracker to ensure accurate account of test executed
Manage data delivery and ensure appropriate data utilization
Support development of a dashboard to monitor diagnostic trends in the US, in collaboration with Diagnostic lead, SM, Diagnostic Data, and Legal/compliance
Manage all pilots initiating in the US, including vendor management
Attend meetings and send weekly status update to Diagnostic Lead
Work with vendors to crystallize success metrics and ensure ability to assess program performance by December '27
Develop a tracking system to monitor success vs goal
Manage any content developed through these efforts in collaboration with vendors
In collaboration with Diagnostic Lead, identify best programs to scale in '27
Attend conferences and man booth - ensure proper awareness for sponsored testing programs in collaboration with AD, unbranded lead
Prepare presentations & status updates to inform leadership of diagnostic program progress
Inform diagnostic strategy with insights coming from diagnostic programs & pilots
Conference attendance to inform dx strategy
Partner with Patient Advocacy to Identify additional initiatives to support diagnostic
Surveil the market to identify novel ways to improve diagnostic rate
Qualification
Required
Proven track record of successfully managing vendors and working across a matrixed organization to achieve success
Analytical mindset, with demonstrated ability to combine data, customers insights and market trends in clear actionable information
Exceptional working knowledge of MS Office applications, including PPT, Excel and Word
Experience in pharmaceutical marketing, or closely related field(s) (e.g., pharmaceutical sales, ad agency, etc.) OR experience in strategy consulting
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or scientific degree
7+ year experience in diagnostics and /or biopharmaceutical industry
Ability to travel 20%
Preferred
Nephrology experience
Companion diagnostic or sponsored genetic testing experience
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (7)
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2021 (5)
2020 (7)
Funding
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