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Job Description Position Summary The Associate Director, HCP Marketing & Speaker, US Kidney will support development and execution of peer-to-peer educational content across the US Kidney franchise, with initial emphasis on AMKD. This role reports to the Director, Speaker Bureau and Content Lead, US Kidney and ensures the franchise has high-quality, strategically aligned content to support current and future educational initiatives. The Associate Director will initially focus on content development, agency coordination, review/approval support, and executional pull-through for AMKD, with support for IgAN and POVE as needed. Over time, the role may expand to include speaker training logistics, speaker readiness, field enablement, and program execution. Key Responsibilities Content Development and Execution Lead day-to-day development of peer-to-peer educational content across US Kidney franchise, with initial AMKD emphasis Support development of speaker decks, training materials, discussion guides, FAQs, and field resources Partner with agency teams to manage content timelines, drafts, revisions, and version control Ensure content aligns with strategic narrative, educational objectives, and franchise priorities Support preparation of materials for internal review, including references and supporting documentation AMKD Content Buildout Serve as executional lead for AMKD content development and establish content infrastructure for peer-to-peer education Translate AMKD strategic priorities into clear content workstreams, timelines, and deliverables Coordinate with stakeholders and agency partners to develop AMKD disease education and branded materials Identify content gaps, update needs, and opportunities to strengthen the educational platform Review, Approval, and Compliance Support Support movement of materials through Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, and other required reviews Capture reviewer feedback, manage follow-ups, coordinate agency revisions, and ensure appropriate resolution Maintain content trackers, review timelines, reference documentation, and approval status Ensure materials comply with company policies and review requirements Speaker Bureau and Cross-Functional Coordination Support speaker bureau through content readiness, speaker materials, and training resource development Develop speaker training materials, run-of-show documents, and speaker communications Work closely with Marketing, Medical, Sales, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and agency partners Manage agency deliverables, timelines, and executional follow-through Maintain visibility through status updates, project trackers, and milestone planning Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred Typically 7 years in healthcare, biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical marketing, speaker bureau, thought leader engagement, content development, or agency roles Experience developing promotional, disease education, or peer-to-peer content in regulated environments Experience managing agency partners, content review processes, and cross-functional workstreams Preferred: Rare disease, nephrology, immunology, specialty medicine, or launch experience; speaker bureau or KOL engagement experience Required Skills and Competencies Strongly preferred: Kidney experience or speaker bureau experience, plus scientific terminal degree (PharmD, PhD) Strong content development and project management skills Ability to translate strategic direction into executable content workstreams Strong agency management including timeline and deliverable tracking Excellent attention to detail around references, content accuracy, and approval requirements Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously Strong written and verbal communication skills Cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Medical, Sales, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and agencies Comfort in fast-paced launch environments Understanding of compliant content development in regulated biopharmaceutical settings Travel Requirements Ability to travel approximately 30% including weekends for speaker trainings, internal meetings, agency meetings, and select field or program activities. At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients. Pay Range: $162,800 - $244,200 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. #LI-Hybrid 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

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Content Development and Execution
Lead day-to-day development of peer-to-peer educational content across US Kidney franchise, with initial AMKD emphasis
Support development of speaker decks, training materials, discussion guides, FAQs, and field resources
Partner with agency teams to manage content timelines, drafts, revisions, and version control
Ensure content aligns with strategic narrative, educational objectives, and franchise priorities
Support preparation of materials for internal review, including references and supporting documentation
AMKD Content Buildout
Serve as executional lead for AMKD content development and establish content infrastructure for peer-to-peer education
Translate AMKD strategic priorities into clear content workstreams, timelines, and deliverables
Coordinate with stakeholders and agency partners to develop AMKD disease education and branded materials
Identify content gaps, update needs, and opportunities to strengthen the educational platform
Review, Approval, and Compliance Support
Support movement of materials through Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, and other required reviews
Capture reviewer feedback, manage follow-ups, coordinate agency revisions, and ensure appropriate resolution
Maintain content trackers, review timelines, reference documentation, and approval status
Ensure materials comply with company policies and review requirements
Speaker Bureau and Cross-Functional Coordination
Support speaker bureau through content readiness, speaker materials, and training resource development
Develop speaker training materials, run-of-show documents, and speaker communications
Work closely with Marketing, Medical, Sales, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and agency partners
Manage agency deliverables, timelines, and executional follow-through

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
Preferred: Rare disease, nephrology, immunology, specialty medicine, or launch experience; speaker bureau or KOL engagement experience
Strongly preferred: Kidney experience or speaker bureau experience, plus scientific terminal degree (PharmD, PhD)

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