Associate Director, Diagnostics - AMKD

Job Description

General Summary:

Vertex is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our US Kidney Business Unit to support the execution of US commercial diagnostic initiatives to ensure rapid diagnosis, effective treatment, and improved patient outcomes for our APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD) program.

This role will manage the existing APOL1 sponsored genetic testing program and will develop additional innovative pilot programs aimed at improving APOL1 diagnosis in the US. This role will require coordination across all internal stakeholders. We are seeking a candidate that has an in-depth understanding of the diagnostic and genetic testing industry, an innovative mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment. This role reports to the Director, Diagnostic and Patient Finding Lead, AMKD.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage ongoing sponsored testing programs:

- Manage day to day activities and joint meeting management

- Manage contracts to ensure continuity of service

- Monitor volume of test executed and yield

- Work with vendor to assess trends, especially if associated with changes in yield

- Work with vendor to define marketing/promotional strategy and ensure any content is reviewed appropriately

- Update tracker to ensure accurate account of test executed

- Manage data delivery and ensure appropriate data utilization

- Support development of a dashboard to monitor diagnostic trends in the US, in collaboration with Diagnostic lead, SM, Diagnostic Data, and Legal/compliance

• Manage pilot programs aimed at increasing diagnosis for APOL1 testing in the US:

- Manage all pilots initiating in the US, including vendor management

- Attend meetings and send weekly status update to Diagnostic Lead

- Work with vendors to crystallize success metrics and ensure ability to assess program performance by December '27

- Develop a tracking system to monitor success vs goal

- Manage any content developed through these efforts in collaboration with vendors

- In collaboration with Diagnostic Lead, identify best programs to scale in '27

• Miscellaneous:

- Attend conferences and man booth - ensure proper awareness for sponsored testing programs in collaboration with AD, unbranded lead

- Prepare presentations & status updates to inform leadership of diagnostic program progress

- Inform diagnostic strategy with insights coming from diagnostic programs & pilots

- Conference attendance to inform dx strategy

- Partner with Patient Advocacy to Identify additional initiatives to support diagnostic

- Surveil the market to identify novel ways to improve diagnostic rate

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven track record of successfully managing vendors and working across a matrixed organization to achieve success
• Analytical mindset, with demonstrated ability to combine data, customers insights and market trends in clear actionable information
• Exceptional working knowledge of MS Office applications, including PPT, Excel and Word
• Experience in pharmaceutical marketing, or closely related field(s) (e.g., pharmaceutical sales, ad agency, etc.) OR experience in strategy consulting
• Nephrology experience is preferred
• Companion diagnostic or sponsored genetic testing experience is preferred

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or scientific degree

• 7+ year experience in diagnostics and /or biopharmaceutical industry

• Ability to travel 20%

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

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.

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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