Government Affairs

vor 14 Stunden

Wien, Wien, Österreich Vertex Pharmaceuticals Vollzeit

Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Government Affairs in the International Region, the Associate Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Austria and Switzerland will be responsible for developing and executing Government Affairs & Public Policy initiatives in Austria and Switzerland in alignment with the International GAPP Department and the Austrian and Swiss country leadership teams. Furthermore, the role will also interact with relevant external stakeholders across respective markets, in line with Vertex's approved and agreed business strategy.

The successful candidate must work collaboratively with colleagues in other functions within the company.

The candidate should have a strong background in Government Affairs & Public Policy in the bio/pharmaceutical industry, government or administration, including experience in corporate relations. The candidate should also have experience in the area of rare diseases and/or gene and cell therapies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for projecting the highest values and ethics consistent with Vertex corporate policies at all times.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop Government Affairs and Public Policy activities for Vertex;
  • Represent and lead Vertex engagement in selected industry organizations and with key stakeholders;
  • Proactively monitor and analyse relevant pharmaceutical, healthcare and regulatory policy;
  • Exemplifying Vertex's core values in fulfilling these job duties.

Qualifications/skill Sets

  • Experience in Government Affairs & Public Policy in pharma/biopharma on either the agency or corporate side or within government or administration;
  • Advanced degree (MS/MA/MPH/MBA/JD/LLM);
  • A high level of energy and passion towards patients, science and healthcare systems;
  • A desire to work in the corporate culture of a highly innovative company aimed at redefining health, and transforming lives with new medicines;
  • Display solid ethics and fully comply with all regulatory, legal and industry codes of conduct for governmental affairs activities;
  • Ability and willingness to travel;
  • Fluency in German and English written and spoken.

Flex Designation
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status
In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

  • Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
  • 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.

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.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition

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