Medical Affairs Medical Director, Hematology (US Medical Affairs)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Affairs Director, Hematology - US will provide medical leadership for the Medical Affairs Department in our hematology therapeutic area. This role will be accountable for working with the medical team for the development and implementation of the US Medical strategy and plans. This role will work in partnership with other cross-functional team colleagues to ensure access to the company’s products, and to develop and implement cross-functional plans aligned with patient, HCP and broader corporate needs. This role will work closely with a cross-functional group that includes Commercial, Market Access, Global, International Medical Affairs organizations, US Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, Legal, Compliance (OBIE), Regulatory, Research & Development, HRBP and Finance. This role will be responsible for developing the medical strategy and medical plan under the direction of the Executive Director, as well as executing against the medical plan encompassing the hematology programs. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional groups to ensure that scientific and medical strategies are aligned with broader corporate and key stakeholder needs, as well as ensuring the voice of the patient and medical community is integrated into product strategies.

Requirements

Requires a medical degree from a well-regarded institution and experience in industry leading clinical and/or medical programs.
Requires at least 3 years of experience working in the biotech/pharma industry or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Requires experience in a Medical Affairs function and in the analysis of research (pre-clinical or clinical) data and publications.
Deep understanding of US medical and US cross-functional environment
Excellent understanding of government and industry guidelines, regulations, laws, etc., for appropriate scientific/medical exchange and communication with key external stakeholders (e.g., healthcare providers, payers, advocacy bodies)
Excellent written and oral communication skills to influence others internally/externally
Ability to develop relationships in a highly matrixed environment, as well as external relationships with global, regional and local thought leaders and industry experts
Ability to engage in positive dialogue and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will have sub-specialty training in Hematology or Hematology/Oncology.

Responsibilities

Develops US medical affairs plans, including launch readiness planning
Oversee the planning and execution of vertex sponsored real-world studies
Reviews investigator-sponsored study (ISS) proposals and other research grants
Develop, plan an execute US external stakeholder engagement plan, including collaboration and partnership planning with scientific societies and institutions
Critically interprets scientific data, determines the potential impact of new research on clinical practice, and uses scientific and clinical data to formulate frameworks and disease management approaches
Provides input from medical community into US medical strategies
Effectively communicates scientific data through presentations
Ensures country/regional insights and needs are considered in global medical strategies and activities
Provides scientific input and expertise as a medical reviewer
Performs/oversees medical/scientific training for Medical, Commercial, and other internal stakeholders
Support the development of US field medical materials