Vertex – Medical Affairs Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

1d•$60,315 - $85,193•Onsite

About The Position

The Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Program is a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelong learning and the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates. A key element of the program’s success is preparing Fellows to meet evolving workforce needs across various sectors of the pharmaceutical industry. Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with our innovative biopharmaceutical industry partners, while engaging with Northeastern University faculty in professional and career development, teaching, service, and scholarly activities. In partnership with Northeastern University, Vertex Pharmaceuticals is offering a two-year Medical Affairs fellowship, based in Boston, MA. Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases and conditions. The company has approved therapies for cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia and acute pain, and it continues to advance clinical and research programs in these areas. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including IgA nephropathy, neuropathic pain, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, primary membranous nephropathy, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, type 1 diabetes and myotonic dystrophy type 1. Vertex was founded in 1989 and has its global headquarters in Boston, with international headquarters in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 16 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution
Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State of Massachusetts
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong time management and leadership abilities
Ability to work independently and take initiative on a variety of projects at both the industry site and Northeastern
Must be able to maintain valid work authorization in the United States throughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University's sponsorship for a visa.

Responsibilities

In Medical Affairs, our team works to ensure that clinical decision-makers have a deep understanding of the benefits and risks of our medicines through scientific communication and disease state education.
We gather insights from stakeholders, identify data and knowledge gaps, and respond to medical inquiries in a clear and scientifically accurate manner to guide healthcare provider and payer decision making.
During the program, fellows will work collaboratively and cross-functionally within Vertex's Medical Affairs group across Global Medical Affairs, Global Medical Information, and Medical Operations.
The fellows will also have the opportunity to rotate to an elective of their choice, with options including Field Medical, US Medical, and others.
Deepen scientific expertise in disease pathophysiology, epidemiology, and treatment landscape to support scientific exchange within the medical community
Develop scientific communication materials for internal education and field medical
Support the development and execution of key Medical Affairs deliverables, including the medical plan, strategic publication plan, and disease state communication framework
Collaborate with US and Global cross-functional stakeholders to prepare materials for key scientific conferences and support on-site medical activities
Utilize clinical expertise to develop timely, accurate, and scientifically balanced responses to unsolicited medical information inquiries
Network across the Medical Affairs organization to gain a thorough understanding of industry opportunities and expand upon experiences through additional projects of interest