Government Affairs & Public Policy Director, GCC Region

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Government Affairs in the International Region, the Director, Government Affairs & Public Policy, GCC will be responsible for developing and executing Government Affairs & Public Policy initiatives in the GCC region in alignment with the International GAPP Department and the 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.