Government Affairs & Public Policy Senior Manager, Distributor Markets
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Support developing Government Affairs and Public Policy activities for Vertex;
- Represent and lead Vertex engagement in selected industry organisations and with key stakeholders;
- Proactively monitor and analyse relevant pharmaceutical, healthcare and regulatory policy;
- Develop comprehensive briefings to Senior Management on policy and legislative initiatives;
- Exemplifying Vertex’s core values in fulfilling these job duties.
- Experience in Government Affairs & Public Policy in pharma/biopharma on either the agency or corporate side or within government or administration;
- Advanced degree (MS/MA/MPH/MBA/JD);
- Good political insight and skilled judgement on positioning of complex policy issues, as well as genuine interest in policymaking;
- Good professional network within the policy and regulatory environment;
- A strategic thinker with ability to formulate, develop and execute on agreed strategies; entrepreneurial spirit and ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems;
- A high level of energy and passion towards patients, science and public health;
- A desire to work in the corporate culture of a highly innovative company aimed at redefining health, and transforming lives with new medicines;
- Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical industry, the drug development process and regulatory requirements; of the healthcare system and key relevant policies;
- Ability to maintain neutrality, diplomacy and complete confidentiality at all times;
- Display solid ethics and fully comply with all regulatory, legal and industry codes of conduct for governmental affairs activities;
- Good organizational skills, including the ability to use initiative, to prioritize workload, and work under pressure to achieve tight schedules and deadlines;
- Strong interpersonal skills and integrity and willingness to act as a reliable and successful team player in various cross-functional teams;
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills;
- Ability and willingness to travel;
- Fluency in English, written and spoken as well as an additional language – ideally a language from the represented markets
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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