Associate Director, Diagnostics - AMKD

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or scientific degree
7+ year experience in diagnostics and /or biopharmaceutical industry
Ability to travel 20%

Nice To Haves

Nephrology experience is preferred
Companion diagnostic or sponsored genetic testing experience is preferred

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