International Patient Engagement Senior Manager Anz (12 Months Fix Term Contract)

International Patient Engagement Senior Manager ANZ page is loaded International Patient Engagement Senior Manager ANZ Apply locations Sydney, Australia time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REQ-21524 Job Description General/Position Summary The International Patient Engagement Senior Manager is responsible for supporting the company's patient engagement initiatives in Australia and New ZealandAn externally facing role that works cross-functionally with communications, government affairs, market access and medical affairs. This role helps lead the company's ongoing efforts to build and sustain meaningful relationships and collaborate to support the needs of patients.Key Duties & Responsibilities Serves as liaison between the patient community and Vertex; developing relationships with patient advocacy groups to bring value to patients.Builds long-term, sustainable relationships with CF patient groups and the rare disease community. Maintains ongoing two-way dialogue with patient advocacy groups to understand priorities and opportunities for collaboration and support.Ensures timely, appropriate, and approved communication with the patient community about the company and our position on key issues.Supports patient-related projects and represents the voice of the patient community in internal meetings.Engages at patient groups organized events e.g., patient days, meetings.Together with the internal teams, engage patient advocacy groups and advisory boards to gather patient insights to inform decision-making.Required Education Level Bachelor's degreeRequired Experience Typically requires relevant working experience or the equivalent combination of education and experienceRequired Knowledge/Skills Experience in patient advocacy, government affairs, communications, market access or public policyStrong focus on patient well-being and strong understanding of chronic diseaseExcellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills to exchange difficult information and build alignmentEnglish language skills and or the willingness to update the language skillStrong strategic thinker with ability to formulate, develop and execute on agreed strategiesGood presentation and project management skillsKnowledge of guidelines and policies affecting interactions with patient organizationsAbility to manage complexity and ambiguity in a matrixed environment.Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage initiatives that require collaboration across multiple functional areasProblem-solving skills - looks to actively manage problems and seek resolutions when a problem arises.Ability to influence and interact effectively internally and externally#LI-hybrid

Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

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Help Us Achieve Our Mission Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency . Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com  or follow us on Facebook , Twitter/X ,  LinkedIn ,  YouTube  and  Instagram . The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people's lives.  Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.

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