Director, Advertising Promotion – Remote Eligible

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Deliver strategic and tactical regulatory guidance and support for the review and approval of product, pipeline, and disease-state communications.

• Assist in the development of promotional and non-promotional materials in collaboration with stakeholders from Commercial, Medical, Corporate Communications, and Public Affairs.

• Act as a Regulatory reviewer on the Communications Review Committee and the Medical Review Committee.

• Represent Global Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion in program and cross-functional teams.

• Chair designated Communications Review Committee meetings and guide stakeholders towards achieving consensus.

• Evaluate regulatory contexts and interpret relevant guidance, regulations, and precedents.

• Support submissions of materials to Health Authorities and engage with them as necessary.

• Direct promotional considerations for development products.

• Ensure that product-labeling changes are accurately represented in promotional materials.

• Lead the development and updates of procedures and guidelines for the Communications Review Committee.

• Monitor and interpret regulations related to advertising and promotion to ensure compliant marketing practices.

• Evaluate the regulatory impacts on Vertex’s business and its stakeholders.

• Conduct training sessions for stakeholders as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant or scientific discipline, or a related field.

• Typically requires 10 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• High level of applied knowledge regarding Health Authority codes, laws, regulations, guidance, and industry standards pertinent to advertising and promotional communications.

• Comprehensive understanding of clinical study design and statistical analyses for the evaluation of promotional claims.

• Familiarity with labeling regulations and the global promotional review process.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory advertising and promotion, including the management of launch campaigns and interaction with Health Authorities.

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, project management, and presentation skills.

• Ability to lead, influence, resolve conflicts, and foster consensus across diverse cultures and disciplines.

• Aptitude for adopting and leveraging emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools.

• Proficient in complex reasoning and conducting risk management assessments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus.

• Annual equity awards.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• Generous paid time off.

• Week-long company shutdown during the Summer and Winter.

• Educational assistance programs.

• Student loan repayment assistance.

• Commuting subsidy.

• Matching charitable donations.

• 401(k) plan.

• Flexible work arrangements through the Flex @ Vertex Program.