Associate Director, Clinical Trial Liaison (field based)

$156,000 - $234,000/Yr

Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Roxbury Crossing, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Roxbury Crossing, MA

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Clinical Trial Liaison (CTL) role at Vertex is a strategic position focused on enhancing the Clinical Research site experience by prioritizing customer engagement. The CTL acts as a vital link between Vertex and Clinical Research sites, facilitating networking, education, and enrollment acceleration within various therapeutic areas. This role requires a deep understanding of clinical research and regulatory requirements, along with the ability to lead teams and provide operational expertise across multiple therapeutic domains.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a professional representative of Vertex in interactions with clinical trial investigators and academic institutions.
• Identify new clinical trial sites and conduct outreach to therapeutic area networks, focusing on diverse investigators in underrepresented communities.
• Participate in country/site selection activities and represent regional insights in collaboration with Medical Affairs.
• Support site training by discussing investigational products and study design with site personnel.
• Define, monitor, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for site performance.
• Stay updated on regulations and industry trends to ensure compliance in clinical trials.
• Leverage knowledge of local regulations to streamline site start-up processes.
• Manage relationships with external sites and therapeutic area networks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Typically requires 8 years of experience in Clinical Development and 2 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Proven track record of managing long-term professional relationships with clinical sites.
• Good working knowledge of ICH, FDA, EU-CTR, IRB/IEC regulations and guidelines.
• Experience with Clinical Site start-up documents.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Vertex Therapeutic Areas is a plus.
• Fluency in languages other than English is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and Winter
• Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment
• Generous commuting subsidy
• Matching charitable donations
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Annual bonus and equity awards