Associate Director, HCP Marketing & Speaker Bureau, US Kidney

Job Description

Position Summary 

The Associate Director, HCP Marketing & Speaker, US Kidney will support development and execution of peer-to-peer educational content across the US Kidney franchise, with initial emphasis on AMKD. This role reports to the Director, Speaker Bureau and Content Lead, US Kidney and ensures the franchise has high-quality, strategically aligned content to support current and future educational initiatives. 

The Associate Director will initially focus on content development, agency coordination, review/approval support, and executional pull-through for AMKD, with support for IgAN and POVE as needed. Over time, the role may expand to include speaker training logistics, speaker readiness, field enablement, and program execution. 

Key Responsibilities 

Content Development and Execution 

• Lead day-to-day development of peer-to-peer educational content across US Kidney franchise, with initial AMKD emphasis 

• Support development of speaker decks, training materials, discussion guides, FAQs, and field resources 

• Partner with agency teams to manage content timelines, drafts, revisions, and version control 

• Ensure content aligns with strategic narrative, educational objectives, and franchise priorities 

• Support preparation of materials for internal review, including references and supporting documentation 

AMKD Content Buildout 

• Serve as executional lead for AMKD content development and establish content infrastructure for peer-to-peer education 

• Translate AMKD strategic priorities into clear content workstreams, timelines, and deliverables 

• Coordinate with stakeholders and agency partners to develop AMKD disease education and branded materials 
• Identify content gaps, update needs, and opportunities to strengthen the educational platform 

Review, Approval, and Compliance Support 

• Support movement of materials through Medical, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, and other required reviews 

• Capture reviewer feedback, manage follow-ups, coordinate agency revisions, and ensure appropriate resolution 

• Maintain content trackers, review timelines, reference documentation, and approval status 

• Ensure materials comply with company policies and review requirements 

Speaker Bureau and Cross-Functional Coordination 

• Support speaker bureau through content readiness, speaker materials, and training resource development 

• Develop speaker training materials, run-of-show documents, and speaker communications 

• Work closely with Marketing, Medical, Sales, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and agency partners 

• Manage agency deliverables, timelines, and executional follow-through 

• Maintain visibility through status updates, project trackers, and milestone planning 

Required Education and Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred 

• Typically 7+ years in healthcare, biopharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical marketing, speaker bureau, thought leader engagement, content development, or agency roles 

• Experience developing promotional, disease education, or peer-to-peer content in regulated environments 

• Experience managing agency partners, content review processes, and cross-functional workstreams 

• Preferred: Rare disease, nephrology, immunology, specialty medicine, or launch experience; speaker bureau or KOL engagement experience

Required Skills and Competencies 

• Strongly preferred: Kidney experience or speaker bureau experience, plus scientific terminal degree (PharmD, PhD) 

• Strong content development and project management skills 

• Ability to translate strategic direction into executable content workstreams 

• Strong agency management including timeline and deliverable tracking 

• Excellent attention to detail around references, content accuracy, and approval requirements 

• Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Medical, Sales, Regulatory, Legal, Compliance, Operations, and agencies 

• Comfort in fast-paced launch environments 

• Understanding of compliant content development in regulated biopharmaceutical settings 

Travel Requirements 

Ability to travel approximately 30% including weekends for speaker trainings, internal meetings, agency meetings, and select field or program activities. 

At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

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. 

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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 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.

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