Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs - Nephrology

Vertex Inc.•Boston, MA

8d•$252,000 - $378,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Affairs Senior Director provides medical and scientific leadership in the assigned Therapeutic Area(s) (TA). This role will work closely with a cross-functional group to ensure that scientific and medical strategies are aligned with broader corporate and key stakeholder needs and will ensure the flawless execution of Nephrology medical plans. 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.

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
Experience in writing or reviewing scientific communications
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 leaders and industry experts
Track-record of ability to plan, initiate and complete projects within allotted time frames & delivering high quality successful results
Ability to engage in positive dialogue and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team on common projects and goals, at national and regional level
M.D. degree or equivalent, PhD or PharmD.
Typically requires 11 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Main focus will be on Kidney programs in Medical Affairs. Supporting medical affairs activities for the kidney indications for pove (i.e., IgAN, AMKD and future indications), as needed.
Critically interprets scientific data and determines the potential impact of new research on scientific and medical understanding of assigned products
Develops medical affairs plans, including Launch and Life Cycle Management plans
Shares country/regional insights with global teams to ensure global medical strategies and activities reflect the needs of the country/region
Provides fair and balanced medical information and education to health care professionals and payers that support the safe and effective use of Vertex drugs in the appropriate patients
Fosters patient access to Vertex drugs, by supporting the commercial organization in the preparation/review of reimbursement dossiers and presenting scientific data as required to key stake holders in the access process
Performs/oversees medical/scientific training for field medical teams, commercial, and other internal stakeholders
Contributes to the local Brand Team, representing the TA (scientific and medical expertise) and ensuring all activities address patient well-being and respect data integrity
Ensures compliance at country level with company policies, medical affairs SOPs, GCP and ICH
Assesses local promotional materials and ensures that all claims are fully supported by scientific data, and are presented in an accurate, fair and balanced manner