Job Description
General Summary:
The Customer Engagement Liaison (CEL) is an extension of the marketing team and responsible for identifying and driving engagement with key nephrology stakeholders primarily healthcare providers (HCPs) in relation to commercial programming such as speaker bureaus advisory boards congresses and regional insights meetings. The CEL supports current/future disease and other potential diseases. Vertex CELs work with key nephrology stakeholders in their assigned territory to collect insights and derive knowledge with an overall goal of informing the development and evolution of the marketing and brand strategy. They will drive advocacy of the disease portfolio with National/Regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and implement cross-functional stakeholder engagement plans across a range of commercial activities as stated above.
We are seeking a candidate with disease area experience who has a strong track record in US commercial roles and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced launch environment. This position resides within the marketing function and reports to the Director Customer Engagement Liaison Lead. CELs will be responsible for working cross-functionally with US Marketing Sales Market Access and Medical Affairs to shape and develop customer engagement strategies execute prioritized tactics generate actionable insights address customer needs anticipate market trends and uncover competitive intelligence ensuring delivery against business objectives. The candidate must live in the territory and within proximity of an airport. Specific territory footprint may evolve over time.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Own and lead the development of impactful commercial engagement plans with key nephrology stakeholders primarily HCPs that inform brand strategy and messaging in close collaboration with cross functional colleagues in the field and at headquartersIdentify and monitor market trends and insights into current and future treatment patterns that may impact the commercial uptake and strategize solutions that will maximize commercial efforts Identify build and manage relationships with key nephrology stakeholders primarily HCPs in relation to commercial programming such as speaker bureaus advisory boards congresses and regional insights meetingsPartner with HCPs on commercial speaker bureau activities to ensure successful execution of events with audiences including attending events training and evaluating speakers and providing feedback to optimize future presentationsLead commercial regional insights meetings through identification and engagement of key advisorsNominate potential new members and support commercial advisory boards and strategic council activities and meetings Plan and execute national and regional conferences with a focus on setting up meaningful strategic commercial HCP engagements for senior leadersWork with HCPs to gain and synthesize feedback in support of commercial projects Deliver key customer insights on commercial strategy tactics messaging and program execution in partnership with marketing and other headquarter based teamsCollaborate with other field-based roles (sales medical access etc.) to optimize engagement and maximize insight generationModel and instill a culture of compliance focused on ethics and integrity in all we do Knowledge and Skills:
Customer focus with strong knowledge of HCP engagement practices Clinical technical and scientific aptitude in complex disease states Education and Experience:
Bachelors DegreeTypically requires 8 years of experience in healthcare / biopharmaceuticals or an equivalent combination of experience and educationNephrology experiencePrevious experience as a Thought Leader Liaison or Regional Marketing LeadRare disease / specialty product launch experiencePay Range:
$152800 - $229200
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.
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
Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Customer Engagement Liaison (CEL) is an extension of the marketing team and responsible for identifying and driving engagement with key nephrology stakeholders primarily healthcare providers (HCPs) in relation to commercial programming such as speaker bureaus advis...
Job Description
General Summary:
The Customer Engagement Liaison (CEL) is an extension of the marketing team and responsible for identifying and driving engagement with key nephrology stakeholders primarily healthcare providers (HCPs) in relation to commercial programming such as speaker bureaus advisory boards congresses and regional insights meetings. The CEL supports current/future disease and other potential diseases. Vertex CELs work with key nephrology stakeholders in their assigned territory to collect insights and derive knowledge with an overall goal of informing the development and evolution of the marketing and brand strategy. They will drive advocacy of the disease portfolio with National/Regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and implement cross-functional stakeholder engagement plans across a range of commercial activities as stated above.
We are seeking a candidate with disease area experience who has a strong track record in US commercial roles and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced launch environment. This position resides within the marketing function and reports to the Director Customer Engagement Liaison Lead. CELs will be responsible for working cross-functionally with US Marketing Sales Market Access and Medical Affairs to shape and develop customer engagement strategies execute prioritized tactics generate actionable insights address customer needs anticipate market trends and uncover competitive intelligence ensuring delivery against business objectives. The candidate must live in the territory and within proximity of an airport. Specific territory footprint may evolve over time.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Own and lead the development of impactful commercial engagement plans with key nephrology stakeholders primarily HCPs that inform brand strategy and messaging in close collaboration with cross functional colleagues in the field and at headquartersIdentify and monitor market trends and insights into current and future treatment patterns that may impact the commercial uptake and strategize solutions that will maximize commercial efforts Identify build and manage relationships with key nephrology stakeholders primarily HCPs in relation to commercial programming such as speaker bureaus advisory boards congresses and regional insights meetingsPartner with HCPs on commercial speaker bureau activities to ensure successful execution of events with audiences including attending events training and evaluating speakers and providing feedback to optimize future presentationsLead commercial regional insights meetings through identification and engagement of key advisorsNominate potential new members and support commercial advisory boards and strategic council activities and meetings Plan and execute national and regional conferences with a focus on setting up meaningful strategic commercial HCP engagements for senior leadersWork with HCPs to gain and synthesize feedback in support of commercial projects Deliver key customer insights on commercial strategy tactics messaging and program execution in partnership with marketing and other headquarter based teamsCollaborate with other field-based roles (sales medical access etc.) to optimize engagement and maximize insight generationModel and instill a culture of compliance focused on ethics and integrity in all we do Knowledge and Skills:
Customer focus with strong knowledge of HCP engagement practices Clinical technical and scientific aptitude in complex disease states Education and Experience:
Bachelors DegreeTypically requires 8 years of experience in healthcare / biopharmaceuticals or an equivalent combination of experience and educationNephrology experiencePrevious experience as a Thought Leader Liaison or Regional Marketing LeadRare disease / specialty product launch experiencePay Range:
$152800 - $229200
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.
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
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