Director, Thought Leader Liaison (Pove)
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Job Description
Director Thought Leader Liaison US Kidney - Pove
Vertex is seeking a talented leader to join our US Kidney Business Unit to support our aspirations of bringing povetacicept and inaxaplin two Phase 3 investigational therapies that have the potential to transform multiple serious diseases to patients.
The Director Thought Leader Liaison US Kidney leads thought leader engagement for both povetacicept and inaxaplin within the US Kidney Business Unit to support our launches in IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD). The Thought Leader Liaison will act as the lead and be responsible for our promotional speakers bureau commercial advisory boards and branded patient ambassador programs. We are seeking a candidate that has a strong track record in US commercial roles and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced innovation-focused environment. This role reports to the Vice President of the US Kidney Business Unit.
*See note at bottom of posting for unique onboarding opportunity for this role.
Key Responsibilities
Develops and maintains KTL Engagement Plans for thought leaders
Plans and executes National and Regional Congress Engagement Plan with a focus on meaningful engagements with senior leadership and in support of marketing initiatives
Supports commercial KTL influence mapping initiatives by developing profiles
Monitors KTL insights about current and future treatment patterns that may impact the commercial strategy and provide feedback for consideration
Drives the facilitation and execution of commercial Kidney advisory boards through identification of key advisors deck development and board execution
Aligns with field partners such as Medical Science Liaisons on complementary initiatives with shared customers
Trains physician speakers and patient ambassadors on approved promotional slide decks
Works with marketing and contracted speakers and ambassadors to gain and synthesize feedback in support of the evolution of promotional programming content case studies for potential publications and other commercial projects
Works with cross-functional teams to provide key customer insights and input on strategy tactics and messaging and program execution
Role models and instills a culture of compliance focused on ethics and integrity in all we do
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors degree
Typically requires 10 years experience in healthcare / biopharmaceuticals or an equivalent combination of experience and education
Additional preferred experiences:
Specialty product launch experience
Work within highly competitive markets
Kidney experience
Required Skills
Experience in one or more of the following: field sales product marketing or thought leader engagement
Working knowledge of Thought Leader and Patient Ambassador engagement practices
Clinical technical and scientific knowledge and aptitude in complex disease states
Demonstrated ability to execute against strategic and tactical plans under short timelines
Effective verbal and written communication skills and organizational abilities
Self-driven with strong organizing and planning skills
Highly collaborative with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Onboarding Global Rotational Program
The successful candidate will participate in a unique and sought-after opportunity as part of the onboarding and integration process to join the Vertex Commercial organization in a special assignment. Prior to officially starting the Director Thought Leadership Kidney in November 2025 the successful candidate will complete a rotation supporting the Global Commercial Strategy team for our Hemoglobinopathies disease area as a short-term assignment (from start date to Nov 2025). This opportunity provides an immersive experience for someone to receive on the job training and opportunity to experience global strategy responsibilities across two different disease areas. This will benefit the incumbent through early exposure to company processes an expanded network across the global team and insights/learnings to apply to the destination role of Director Thought Leader Liaison within the US Kidney team.
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Pay Range:
$195200 - $292800Disclosure 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 EligibleFlex 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 Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
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 persons 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
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
