Medical Science Liaison - Pain (Pittsburgh, PA and Upstate New York) EAST

Vertex Inc.

31d

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will play a crucial role in supporting the pain program, with a specific focus on near-term launch. The MSL serves as a scientific liaison to the medical/academic community and is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with (Allied) Health Care Providers/Professionals (HCPs) and other key stakeholders involved in healthcare decision making to ensure the appropriate dissemination of clinical, scientific, and health economic data with respect to pain and Vertex’s compounds in a timely, ethical, and stakeholder-focused manner. The MSL will contribute to shaping the medical plan by providing external stakeholders' insights and contributing to the designing and execution of the Medical Affairs strategy and plan. The MSL will engage HCPs in response to scientific educational and research needs with available Vertex resources and provide the latest emerging data in response to specific inquiries, as appropriate. Role can be MSL or Senior MSL level in Pittsburgh, PA or Upstate New York.

Requirements

Previous training in or experience with medical conditions associated with pain
Ability to complete goals within allotted timeframes and deliver high-quality results
Ability to help plan and complete projects in a constantly changing field-based environment
Ability to create innovative solutions to identified issues
Ability to appraise and comprehend medical and scientific literature
Ability to effectively present clinical/scientific information in a credible manner in varied settings
Good knowledge of assigned geographic territory
In-depth understanding of the healthcare regulatory environment
Proficient in using Microsoft Office programs and working in a matrix environment
Apply proficient knowledge of relevant disease and disease management protocols, healthcare environment, and competitors to articulate the medical and scientific value of our products
Demonstrated working understanding around compliance and regulatory frameworks governing the pharmaceutical industry and conducts compliant interactions with internal and external stakeholders
In-depth knowledge of payers and unique medical information needs to support access and appropriate use of Vertex medicines
Good knowledge of Health Economics and Outcomes Research
Fluent in English & Local Language (oral and written)
Minimum requirement for advanced biomedical or life sciences degree (ex. Masters, NP, PA) or Terminal science degree desirable (PhD, PharmD, MD)
Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as a MSL, or in other comparable roles in the pharma/biotech industry
Travel up to 60%
The successful candidate must live within the identified territory near an airport and be willing to travel routinely based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Previous training or experience in designated therapeutic area is helpful

Responsibilities

Develops and fosters effective and trusting relationships with Thought Leaders and identifies and engages other appropriate (allied) HCPs and other stakeholders involved in clinical practice decision making with regards to managing conditions associated with pain, resulting in scientific engagement with a large network of stakeholders involved in affecting care of patients experiencing pain.
Utilizes expertise in pain to understand the inter-relationships both within and between academic centers and integrated delivery networks and enhances Thought Leader and HCP engagements.
Consistently incorporates all aspects of the SEM (Scientific Engagement Model) into all interactions, enhancing the quality of interactions and overall relationships as assessed by field coaching observations.
Independently incorporates the medical plan into interactions and territory planning (i.e. listening priorities) and captures valuable feedback in the CRM system to inform internal stakeholders and assist in shaping the medical strategy.
Possesses an in-depth understanding of the utility and functionality of the CRM system/data analytics tools, allowing for the time-sensitive capture of interaction details. Uses CRM/Analytics to enhance future TL engagements and manage workload.
Discusses clinical, scientific, and health economic information effectively and compliantly with external stakeholders at an advanced level of communication for both disease state and product to external stakeholders as assessed by management coaching and field observations.
Demonstrates in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of the role of pharmacists, P&T committees, payers, and Integrated Delivery Networks in the region and possesses an understanding of the impact of payers on patient care delivery.
Assists clinical development/clinical operations by fully understanding IB content and presenting IB material at SIV meetings, providing nominations for trial sites as requested, and providing end-of-study data reviews with investigators as needed.
Represents Vertex at medical congresses by providing scientific session/abstract coverage, booth staffing coverage, routine TL interactions, contributing to the daily and end-of-congress summaries, and may provide logistical guidance as the “MSL congress lead” through organizing and scheduling abstract/session coverage and preparing and delivering the conference debrief.
May serve as a mentor or trainer for colleagues with less experience, assisting with new hire MSL onboarding.
Conducts all activities in compliance with Vertex policy and procedures and performs all administrative tasks in a timely manner, such as CRM entry, vehicle mileage reporting, expense reporting, calendar entries, training assignments, etc.