Strategy & Operations, Associate Director, Kidney

Job Description

Strategy & Operations, Associate Director, Kidney

The Strategy & Operations, Associate Director, Kidney supports our US Kidney Business Unit (BU) in the journey to bring forth new options for the treatment of Immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) and APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD). The Strat & Ops AD drives critical planning and execution as we build the US Kidney Business Unit.

We are seeking a candidate that has a strong track record in project management and strategic operations roles to report directly into the Vice President of the US Kidney Business Unit and partner closely with the Kidney BU Leadership Team as well as extended cross-functional partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Partners with the US Kidney VP & BU Leadership Team to proactively shape the launch plan, and autonomously manages launch activity tracking and launch readiness team
• Drives the development of high-impact executive, cross-functional and cross-team presentations and communications, including executive presentations, business reviews, and department town halls
• Manages the annual brand/budgeting process for the BU to ensure strategic alignment, avoid duplication, and drive milestone completion as well as the monthly budgeting process
• Develops dashboard for reporting of launch KPIs, monitors ROI of key initiatives and identifies focus areas to drive action that accelerates our launch plan
• Develops agendas and manages key meetings to ensure that important decisions and action items are fully addressed, including BU Leadership meetings/off-sites and Launch Readiness meetings
• Works closely with HR Business Partner to coordinate pull-through of team-culture related initiatives and activities including team onboarding activities, critical all team & regional meetings, headcount planning and other resource requests per direction of VP BU Leader
• Acts as a liaison between cross functional colleagues to ensure alignment and coordination on a wide variety of cross-functional initiatives including annual kick off (VAKO) and plan of action (POA) meetings
• Leads after action reviews of high impact projects; provide recommendations for simplification of processes and systems
• Leads and/or manages additional special projects and high-profile initiatives, as appropriate

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of progressive, relevant experience with demonstrated experience in project management, and organizing and directing multiple teams and departments; healthcare/biopharmaceuticals experience preferred

Required Skills

• Outstanding communication of information and ideas (written, PowerPoint, verbal), to varied audiences including senior leadership and large team formats
• Analytical, able to glean insights from data using excel and communicate in a compelling, visual way
• Strong collaboration skills, with an ability to influence multiple stakeholders; builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members
• Proven project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities; adapt to new projects rapidly and effectively; strategic thinker with a track record of driving results
• Self-motivated; acts independently and prioritizes appropriately; embraces unexpected changes or challenges and drives to improved solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to work in and influence a cross-functional team promoting collaboration and high performing team behaviors with an unwavering focus on what is best for the patients we serve
• Consistently displays sound ethics, good judgment and demonstrates Vertex's core values

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.

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