Policy & Alliance Development Associate Director

# Job Description

## General Summary
The Policy & Alliance Development Associate Director will support the strategy and execution of US Public Affairs (USPA) activities, with initial focus in pain and kidney areas. This role will work within Public Affairs as well as cross‑functionally with other internal Vertex functions, including commercial, medical, R&D, and legal, to ensure alignment and progress around corporate goals and objectives.

## Key Duties and Responsibilities
– Serves as the primary liaison to the USPA State Government Affairs (SGA) team on state policy work.
– Supports identification of SGA opportunities to advance pain program objectives and generates materials and assets to execute on those engagements.
– Monitors state legislation and identifies substantive policy and political opportunities and risks to the company’s business.
– Leads key USPA pain projects and is responsible for departmental program/process operations to help successfully advance policy initiatives.
– Develops plans, goals, processes, and logistics for projects, gaining cooperation and alignment.
– Summarizes and creates communications for internal stakeholders on key information such as program progress, timeline updates, and potential risks.
– Monitors project budgets and is accountable for understanding and communicating forecast variance, risks, and opportunities.
– Compiles succinct reports and prepares minutes for internal meetings; methodically tracks all action items and finds new ways to stay abreast of multi‑dimensional tasks.
– 10–20% travel anticipated.

## Knowledge, Skills and Experience
– Minimum of 7–8 years of current and relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry and prior experience in patient advocacy, public health policy, government relations, or related fields, preferably with experience in the pain environment.
– Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, often addressing novel or unusual situations and exercising judgment.
– Excellent ability to collaborate with other functional areas and build effective, productive business relationships.
– Project management skills and high proficiency in managing, tracking, and measuring.
– Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects at a given time, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and status updates.
– Developed communication skills and the ability to synthesize data and information into meaningful insights.
– Very detail‑oriented with strong project/operations management skills.
– Comfortable working in areas of uncertainty.

## Pay Range
$178,000 – $267,000

## 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 include inclusive, market‑leading benefits to meet employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family, and wellbeing journey, while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous paid time off (including week‑long company shutdowns in Summer and Winter); educational assistance programs including student loan repayment; a generous commuting subsidy; matching charitable donations; 401(k); and more.

## Flex Designation
Hybrid‑Eligible or On‑Site Eligible

## 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
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.*

**#LI‑Hybrid**

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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 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 should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at **[email protected]**.

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