RegulatoryStrategyAssociateDirector

**Job Description** **General Summary:** * Reporting to the Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs and partnering closely with the cross-functional leadership team and the Swiss Country Manager, the Country Associate Director (AD) of Regulatory Affairs will act as a local strategic leader and key partner within the International Regulatory Affairs team. This role is critical in shaping and executing the regulatory strategy for Switzerland, ensuring alignment with global objectives while addressing local regulatory requirements. * The AD will demonstrate leadership, accountability, and collaboration to drive impactful outcomes for Vertex and its stakeholders. **Key Duties And Responsibilities Regulatory** * Inform the development and execution of innovative regulatory strategies to support product launches, lifecycle management, and compliance initiatives. * Translate the global regulatory strategy into actionable plans tailored to the Swiss regulatory environment, ensuring alignment with corporate goals. * Act as a strategic advisor to local senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations to anticipate and address regulatory trends. * Shape regulatory direction by influencing internal and external stakeholders, ensuring Vertex is positioned for success in the Swiss market. * Serve as the primary liaison with Swissmedic, leading all regulatory interactions, negotiations, and meetings with a focus on building trusted relationships. * Take full ownership of regulatory planning and execution for local Marketing Authorization Applications (MAAs), lifecycle management submissions, and compliance with national requirements. * Ensure timely and accurate communication of regulatory intelligence, legislative changes, and health authority requests to internal stakeholders. * Oversee the review and approval of promotional, medical, and educational materials, ensuring compliance with local regulations. **General** * Actively engage with local cross-functional teams, inc