Senior Medical Liaison (Pain) Quebec

Vertex Inc. • Toronto, ON

5d • Remote

About The Position

The East Canada/ Quebec Pain Sr. Medical Science Liaison (MSL), with support and guidance from peers and management, will serve as a scientific liaison to the medical/academic community and is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with Health Care Providers/Professionals (HCPs) to ensure the appropriate dissemination of clinical and scientific information regarding Vertex’s new acute pain medication in a timely, ethical and stakeholder-focused manner. The MSL will contribute to shaping the medical plan by providing external stakeholders' insights and contribute to the design 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. Territory includes Quebec and Atlantic provinces. incumbent must reside with in the territory

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a MSL, or in other medical affairs roles in the pharma/biotech industry
• Ability to complete goals within allotted timeframes, and deliver high quality results
• Ability to initiate, plan and complete projects in a constantly changing field-based environment
• Ability to identify issues and create solutions
• Ability to critically appraise and comprehend medical and scientific literature
• Ability to effectively present clinical/scientific information in a credible manner in varied settings
• Good knowledge and understanding of assigned geographic territory and healthcare regulatory environment
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and to work in a matrix environment
• Ability to apply knowledge of relevant disease and disease management protocols, healthcare environment and competitors to articulate the medical and scientific value of Vertex products
• Demonstrated good understanding around the compliance and regulatory frameworks that govern the pharmaceutical industry and conducts compliant interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluent in English and French

Nice To Haves

• Previous training or experience in designated therapeutic area is helpful
• Preference for terminal degree in biomedical or life sciences (DO, MD, PharmD, PhD)

Responsibilities

• Through scientific exchange, develops trusting relationships with a predefined list of medical and scientific Thought Leaders and other HCPs
• Applies principles of the Scientific Engagement Model (SEM) to enhance the quality of interactions as assessed by field coaching observations
• Incorporates the medical plan (i.e. listening priorities) into interactions and captures feedback in the CRM system with appropriate oversight by management, to inform internal stakeholders and assist in shaping the medical strategy
• With guidance from management, utilizes the CRM system and analytics reports to capture interaction details in a time sensitive manner and to enhance future TL engagements and manage workload
• Exchanges scientific information effectively and compliantly with external stakeholders at a proficient level of communication for both disease state and product to external stakeholders as assessed by management coaching and field observations
• Conceptual and practical knowledge of Canadian payers and understands the relationships between those plans and patient care delivery in the region
• With guidance from management, 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
• After initial guidance, independently performs and completes, in a timely manner, administrative tasks such as CRM entry, vehicle mileage reporting, expense reporting, calendar entries, trainings assignments, etc. and conducts all activities in compliance with Vertex Policy and Procedures

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision benefits
• 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
• retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior