Patient Engagement Associate Director, Latam

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

Mexico City, Mexico
Hybrid
Fluency in spanish required
Experience with patient advocacy groups
Knowledge of latin american hta systems
The role is responsible for creating and executing patient engagement strategy specifically for Latin America focusing on Cystic Fibrosis

Job Summary

  • The role is responsible for creating and executing patient engagement strategy specifically for Latin America focusing on Cystic Fibrosis.
  • The incumbent will serve as a liaison between the patient community and Vertex, developing high-level relationships with national and local advocacy groups.
  • This position requires collaborating with market access, communications, policy, and medical affairs teams to identify barriers to access and advance company goals.

Matching Summary

The role is responsible for creating and executing patient engagement strategy specifically for Latin America focusing on Cystic Fibrosis.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Fluency in Spanish required
  • Experience with patient advocacy groups
  • Knowledge of Latin American HTA systems
  • Strategic planning for Cystic Fibrosis
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of drug development process
  • Ability to navigate matrixed environment
  • Experience managing grants and donations
  • Strong presentation and communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Strong pharmaceutical industry experience
  • Deep understanding of local healthcare systems
  • Compliant dialogue with patient groups
  • Hybrid work model eligibility (Mexico City)

Work Rights

Not specified

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