Associate Director, Medical Affairs Research (Investigator Sponsored Studies)
Vertex Pharmaceuticals · Boston, MA
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Role summary
Associate Director overseeing investigator-sponsored studies operations within Medical Affairs at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Responsible for program strategy, compliance, stakeholder communication, budget management, and leadership of research award programs across multiple disease areas.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree
- 8 years pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience
- Investigator-sponsored studies and research management experience strongly preferred
- Supervisory or management experience preferred
- Expert knowledge of FDA, PhRMA, ICH-GCP, IRB, and Sunshine Act guidelines
- Advanced proficiency with ISS request management systems
- Strong project management and complex problem-solving skills
What you'll be doing
- Lead ISS and research collaboration programs including strategy development and day-to-day management
- Manage disease area strategy and interests during annual medical planning process
- Chair ISS Committee meetings and ensure compliance consistency across disease areas
- Oversee contracting process and work with Finance, Legal, and stakeholders on budgeting
- Manage team of direct reports with financial and human resource accountability
Privacy & handoff
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