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Director, HCP Marketing, US Kidney - Pove

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Boston, MA
Full Time
Director
194k-292k
13 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Director, HCP Marketing, US Kidney - Pove at Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a leadership role within the US Kidney Business Unit, responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies for povetacicept, an investigational therapy for IgAN and B cell-mediated diseases. The role involves leading a team, collaborating cross-functionally, and supporting the potential commercialization of a Phase 3 therapeutic aimed at transforming lives through innovative treatment options.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leads the HCP Pove Marketing team, coaching the team to deliver exceptional results and operate as a high performing team.
  • Works cross-functionally to ensure an integrated launch strategy that includes market access, field leadership, medical affairs, and communications.
  • Ensures that the brand strategy is translated with an effective tactical plan for HCPs.
  • Works with external agencies to execute promotional strategy and tactics through personal and non-personal channels, ensuring external partners remain on-time and on-budget.
  • Collaborates with field leadership and team members to obtain input on launch strategies and tactics; ensures relevant launch KPIs are established, monitored, and optimized.
  • Drives tactical execution including brand planning and creative efforts, managing agencies to ensure on budget and timely deliverables, and partnering closely with communications review committee.
  • Measures the impact of initiatives based on ROI and adjusts investments to maximize impact, seeking automation and efficiency opportunities.
  • Role models and instills a culture of compliance focused on ethics and integrity.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Typically requires 10 years of marketing, consulting, or agency experience in healthcare or biopharmaceuticals.
  • Demonstrated supervisory or management experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • Direct experience with communications review committee for review of tactics.
  • Ability to oversee generation of insights and apply those insights to business problems and opportunities.
  • Analytical mindset with ability to lead others in solving complex problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop strategy, make strategic recommendations, and monitor performance.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical marketing or closely related fields such as pharmaceutical sales or ad agencies.
  • Additional preferred experiences include specialty product launch experience, kidney experience, and work within highly competitive markets.
  • Strong skills in market forecasting, relationship of business drivers to revenue, and proficiency in MS Office applications.

Nice to Have

  • Specialty product launch experience.
  • Work within highly competitive markets.
  • Kidney experience.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Typically requires 10 years of relevant experience in healthcare/biopharmaceutical marketing or related fields.

Benefits & Perks

  • Annual bonus and equity awards.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off including a week-long company shutdown in summer and winter.
  • Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment.
  • Commuting subsidy.
  • Matching charitable donations.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Flexible work arrangements (Hybrid or On-Site).

Working at Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Vertex is a global biotechnology company committed to scientific innovation, equal employment opportunity, and non-discrimination. The company values diversity and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities, fostering an inclusive environment focused on growth, innovation, and integrity.

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Job Details

Posted AtSep 15, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
Salary194k-292k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceDirector

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About Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Website

vrtx.com

Location

Boston, MA

Industry

Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing

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