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About The Position

Requirements

• Minimum advanced clinical life sciences degree, such as NP or PA.
• Typically, at least 1–2 years of experience as an MSL, in medical affairs, in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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 present clinical and scientific information credibly in varied settings.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the assigned geographic territory and healthcare regulatory environment.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and work in a matrix environment.
• Ability to apply knowledge of relevant diseases, disease-management protocols, the healthcare environment, and competitors to articulate the medical and scientific value of Vertex products.
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical-industry compliance and regulatory frameworks and ability to conduct compliant interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• General working knowledge of payers and medical information needs related to access and appropriate use of Vertex medicines.
• Working knowledge of Health Economics and Outcomes Research.
• Working knowledge of local and regional payers in the territory and their relationships with patient care delivery.
• Fluency in English and the local language, both oral and written.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 70%, depending on assigned geography, including occasional weekend travel.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree in biomedical or life sciences, such as DO, MD, PharmD, or PhD.
• Previous training or experience in the designated therapeutic area.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusting relationships through scientific exchange with a predefined list of medical and scientific thought leaders and other healthcare professionals.
• Apply the Scientific Engagement Model to improve the quality of interactions, as assessed through field coaching observations.
• Incorporate medical-plan listening priorities into interactions and capture stakeholder feedback in the CRM system to inform internal stakeholders and help shape medical strategy.
• Use the CRM system and analytics reports to document interaction details promptly, enhance future thought-leader engagements, and manage workload.
• Exchange scientific information effectively and compliantly with external stakeholders about disease states and products.
• Understand local and regional payers in the territory and their relationships with patient care delivery.
• Support clinical development and clinical operations by understanding and presenting Investigator’s Brochure content at site initiation visits, nominating trial sites when requested, and providing end-of-study data reviews with investigators as needed.
• Represent Vertex at medical congresses through scientific session and abstract coverage, booth staffing, routine thought-leader interactions, and contributions to daily and end-of-congress summaries.
• Complete administrative tasks such as CRM entry, vehicle mileage reporting, expense reporting, calendar entries, and training assignments in a timely manner and in compliance with Vertex policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Annual equity awards.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including a week-long company shutdown in summer and winter.
• Educational assistance programs, including student loan repayment.
• Commuting subsidy.
• Matching charitable donations.
• 401(k).