Government Affairs & Public Policy Associate Director, Mexico

Job Description Reporting to the Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Distributor Markets, the Associate Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy, Mexico will be responsible for developing and executing Government Affairs & Public Policy initiatives in Mexico in alignment with the International GAPP Department and the country leadership team. Furthermore, the role will also interact with relevant external stakeholders, 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. 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 stakehold…