Grants Manager

General Summary: The Pain Grant Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Pain grants and sponsorships program in Medical Affairs. This role will have responsibility for queries around the submission and review process, including cross-functional training to key internal stakeholders. This role will ensure processes and procedures are conducted according to standards and SOPs established by Compliance, Legal, and Medical Affairs.

Provides oversight and full lifecycle management of incoming grant, humanitarian donations, sponsorship, exhibit and membership requests. This includes analysis and assessment of newly submitted external funding requests, oversight of grant committee meetings, contracting, milestone tracking/payments, reconciliations, budget planning and audit readiness Attends and participates in Grant Committee meetings, including presenting newly received grant requests to Committee members for decision Provides input into the ongoing enhancement of grant and sponsorship processes to ensure compliance with Vertex's policies, utilizing industry insights and benchmarking data Creates reports for grants tracking including status reports, metrics and dashboards Works with the Finance department to develop and track budgets and work with legal on contracting; participate in annual budget and forecasts Maintains data management systems that effectively support the review/approval process, archiving and maintenance of all grants programs May provide training on data management systems to new team members Provides support for one or more of the Vertex Award Programs as applicable Communicates and exchanges complex information with internal contacts (e.g., Medical Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Patient Advocacy, etc.) and external applicants Knowledge and Skills: Strong communication skills (verbal and written) Developed project management skills Strong initiative and problem solving skills Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams) as well as online meeting platforms (Zoom and GoToMeeting) Experience managing all types of grants (i.e., charitable donations, sponsorships, medical education and memberships) preferred Knowledge of relevant guidelines including, but not limited to, medical and regulatory affairs, drug development, FDA and regulatory guidelines (e.g., PhRMA guidelines, OIG, AMA, ACCME, EACCME, Sunshine Act, etc.) and compliance around Grant Programs Proficiency with Request Management systems Experience working in the pain management space Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline Typically requires 4 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients. Pay Range: $121,800 - $182,800 Disclosure Statement: The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations.  From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time