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Senior Patient Marketing Manager, US Kidney - Pove

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Boston, MA
Full Time
Senior
138k-208k
4 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Vertex is seeking a strategic and collaborative marketing professional to join our US Kidney Business Unit to support our aspirations of bringing Povetacicept to patients, a Phase 3 investigational therapy that has the potential to transform lives across multiple serious diseases. The Senior Marketing Manager, US Kidney - Pove will lead the strategic execution for the HCP marketing team alongside The US Kidney marketing team, which is preparing for potential commercialization of an investigational therapeutic being studied for the treatment of Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) and other B cell-mediated diseases. This role will be pivotal in shaping and delivering impactful patient engagement strategies that support launch readiness, and drive awareness to Vertex's innovative treatment. This role reports to the Senior Director, Head of Pove Marketing for the US Kidney Business Unit and is based in Boston, MA.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the development and execution of patient marketing strategies, including patient education tools, digital assets, and community engagement campaigns to support the launch of a new kidney disease therapy.
  • Translate patient insights into compelling, compliant messaging and resources that resonate with diverse patient populations.
  • Develop and update marketing materials aligned with marketing strategy and business objectives, including branded websites, interactive visual aids, and sales brochures.
  • Analyze complex digital and print material usage metrics for performance reporting and assessing needs for future updates across brands.
  • Manage agency partners to ensure budget is not exceeded and timely deliverables are executed.
  • Represent patient marketing in brand planning, launch excellence, and lifecycle management discussions.
  • Ensure consistency of messaging across channels and touchpoints, tailoring communications to patient needs and cultural considerations.
  • Collaborate with brand leaders to ensure metrics are in place to measure the impact of tactics in the field.
  • Drive assets through internal Communications Review Committee process.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with the field, HCP Marketing, and disease education counterparts.

Requirements

  • Ability to understand all elements of brand strategy and role in executing that strategy.
  • Broad understanding of regulatory rules and regulations with direct experience with communications review committee for review of tactics.
  • Exhibits ownership and broad accountability for projects and internal assignments; understands when it is appropriate to flag issues to management.
  • Ability to understand insights and the implications, and apply those insights to tactics, business problems, and opportunities.
  • Experience in pharmaceutical marketing, or closely related field(s) such as pharmaceutical sales or ad agency.
  • Proficient in launch planning, patient engagement strategy, and promotional initiatives.
  • Strong understanding of the kidney disease landscape, including patient needs, treatment pathways, and advocacy dynamics.
  • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, or similar) preferred.
  • Typically requires 6+ years marketing, consulting or agency experience in healthcare / biopharmaceuticals and demonstrated supervisory / management experience.

Nice to Have

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Advanced degree (MBA, MPH, PharmD, or similar) preferred.
  • 6+ years of marketing, consulting, or agency experience in healthcare / biopharmaceuticals.
  • Demonstrated supervisory / management experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards.
  • Overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Generous 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.

Working at Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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 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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Job Details

Posted AtSep 17, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
Salary138k-208k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceSenior

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About Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Website

vrtx.com

Company Size

5001-10000 employees

Location

Boston, MA

Industry

Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing

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