Medical Director - Nephrology

Vertex Inc. • Boston, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Affairs Strategy Medical Director will provide medical leadership for the Povetacicept programs. Povetacicept (pove) is an enhanced, dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor in pivotal development for the treatment of IgA Nephropathy (IgAN), that has best-in-class and pipeline-in-a-product potential across a variety of autoimmune diseases. This role will be responsible for developing the medical strategy and medical plan under the direction of the VP/Executive Director, as well as executing against the medical plan encompassing the pove 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

• Deep understanding of global medical, regulatory and commercial (including payer) environments
• 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)
• Deep understanding of market access in key countries
• 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
• M.D. degree in Nephrology or equivalent (e.g., D.O.)
• 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 th analysis of research (pre-clinical or clinical) data and publications; working knowledge of biostatistics as well as scientific and clinical research methods, and clinical study design

Responsibilities

• Develops medical affairs plans, including Launch and Life Cycle Management plans
• 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 clinical development and commercial strategies
• Effectively communicates scientific data through presentations and publications
• Ensures country/regional insights and needs are considered in global medical strategies and activities
• Provides scientific input and expertise as a medical reviewer and supports the development of global medical, commercial, regulatory, and reimbursement documents
• Performs/oversees medical/scientific training for Medical, Commercial, and other internal stakeholders
• Reviews investigator-sponsored study (ISS) proposals and other research grants

Benefits

• 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.
• 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 off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree