Marketing, Associate Director - Congress Lead

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector seeks an Associate Director for Marketing, focusing on Congress strategy and execution. This role involves managing budgets, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring impactful presence at medical meetings. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a background in pharmaceutical marketing. Flexibility in work location is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years of experience or equivalent.
• Experience with communications review committees.

Responsibilities

• Lead Congress Program for JOURNAVX within the U.S. Commercial Pain Business Unit.
• Manage Congress budget, including PO and invoicing.
• Design and lead a cross-functional congress planning process.

Skills

Budget Management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Presentation

Strategy Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or scientific field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Marketing, Associate Director - Congress Lead

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Job Overview

The HCP Marketing Associate Director, Congress Lead is responsible for leading the strategy and execution of Vertex’s Congress program within the U.S. Commercial Pain Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Congress Program for JOURNAVX within the U.S. Commercial Pain Business Unit as part of the HCP Marketing Team
• Make strategic recommendations for brand promotional sponsorships and activations for each meeting in the current plan year
• Design and lead a cross-functional congress planning process to maximize impact at medical meetings
• Oversee adaptation, readiness, and onsite delivery of exhibit booths and promotional materials
• Manage Congress budget, including PO and invoicing
• Coordinate internal communications for each meeting
• Ensure booth staffing needs are identified and communicated
• Assess program value and ROI with analytics colleagues
• Develop recommendations for future congress plans
• Perform other related duties as needed

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with communications review committees
• Background in pharmaceutical marketing or related fields
• Strong budget management and congress leadership skills
• Willingness to travel 35% of the time
• Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills
• Ability to develop strategies and monitor performance
• Knowledge of market forecasts and business drivers
• Proficiency in MS Office applications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or scientific field
• Typically 8+ years of experience or equivalent

Additional Details

Pay Range: $162,800 - $244,200

Role is hybrid or on-site, with flexibility according to company policy

Vertex offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.