Director, Medical Affairs MSL - Nephrology (East)

Role Summary

Lead regional field medical affairs (MSL) teams to develop and execute field medical launch strategies for Vertex's nephrology portfolio, including therapies for Immunoglobulin A Nephropathy (IgAN). Direct, mentor and grow MSL leadership as well as Field Medical Strategy and Operations and MSLs. Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and external thought leaders to advance scientific exchange, address unmet medical needs, and ensure compliance across activities.

Responsibilities

• Attract, hire, develop and retain top field medical talent; oversee team operations including personnel, financial resources, and training requirements.
• Lead, manage, coach and develop Medical Science Liaison Directors, Field Medical Strategy and Operations teams, and MSLs.
• Engage internal leaders and external stakeholders to ensure field medical activities address the pressing needs of the healthcare community through continuous innovation while maintaining the highest compliance standards.
• Ensure operational translation of corporate and medical strategic priorities into objectives, KPIs, and engagement guidance based on regional needs (e.g., MSL-clinical collaboration, disease-state education programs, evidence generation projects).
• Develop collaborative partnerships with internal stakeholders such as USMA Strategy Team, Global Strategy, Medical Communications, Medical Information and Medical Excellence, Clinical Development, RWE and HEOR and Commercial teams.
• Collaborate with Field Medical Operations and Medical Excellence to identify gaps and develop tools, technology infrastructure, and training requirements for field medical activities.
• Partner with the USMA Therapeutics Area Head to deliver tools, resources and materials needed by the field teams to create meaningful scientific exchange.
• Lead and foster innovative approaches in field medical by staying abreast of industry benchmarks and evolving field models to maximize customer value and impact.
• Implement strategies to build team capabilities in response to changing internal and external environments, including external assessments to better understand external stakeholders’ needs.

Qualifications

• Required: 7+ years of pharmaceutical Medical Affairs experience and 3+ years of supervisory/management experience
• Preferred: Strong nephrology and/or immunology background

Skills

• Proven track record of strategic leadership, teamwork, innovation, project management and ability to manage, lead and mentor individuals
• In-depth understanding of legal and regulatory guidelines of the pharmaceutical industry
• Performance oriented with business acumen and patient-centric attitude
• Excellent clinical and business acumen to drive improvements and innovative initiatives
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills

Education

• Advanced degree in health sciences or related field (e.g., PharmD, PhD or MD)

Additional Requirements

• Travel: 50-60%