Patient Marketing Associate Director

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

. Provide temporary support to Vertex’s US CF patient marketing team during a team member’s bonding leave .

Posted 11/4/2026contractBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $100 - $110 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in patient marketing strategy and execution, with a strong focus on multichannel campaigns and adherence initiatives. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and leverage insights to drive brand strategy and measure impact.

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Patient Marketing ExperiencePharmaceutical MarketingMarket ResearchCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic Planning

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Hard Skills

Market Landscape AssessmentCampaign DevelopmentTactic Impact MeasurementPatient Adherence ActivitiesRegulatory Review Experience

Soft Skills

Analytical MindsetInnovationMultitaskingCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficePowerPointExcelWord

Industry Keywords

Patient SupportLabel ExpansionUnbranded MarketingPatient EducationStakeholder Insights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide temporary support to Vertex’s US CF patient marketing team during a team member’s bonding leave
Assess the market landscape
Support patient marketing plans and tactics for ALYFTREK and TRIKAFTA, including potential label expansions into younger age groups
Shape brand strategy, messaging and potential label expansion planning with the US CF Patient Marketing Lead
Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans for patient audiences
Develop and execute multichannel campaigns educating patients and caregivers and supporting treatment initiation, especially transitions from TRIKAFTA
Develop and execute unbranded patient marketing initiatives from planning through delivery
Lead patient adherence activities and projects with cross-functional partners
Collaborate with the communications review committee to approve customer-facing materials
Generate and consolidate insights from patients, caregivers and stakeholders through market research, panels, field team insights and advisory boards
Partner with marketing, patient services, field sales and other cross-functional teams
Establish metrics to measure tactic impact in the field
Manage agency partners to ensure on-budget and timely deliverables

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires 10 years of experience, or the combination of education and experience
Direct patient support or patient marketing experience
Direct experience with legal, regulatory, medical committee review of tactics
Experience in pharmaceutical marketing or closely related fields, such as pharmaceutical sales or ad agency
Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and accomplish shared objectives
Ability to simplify and innovate and challenge the status quo
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask and self-prioritize workload
Ability to oversee generation of insights and apply them to business problems and opportunities
Strong analytical mindset to lead others in solving complex problems
Demonstrated ability to develop strategy, make strategic recommendations and monitor performance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements
Compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other employment terms provided by the third-party agency partner upon offer
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