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Field Medical Director

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
June 27, 2026
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
Medical Affairs
Field Medical Director (Nephrology)

Key Duties And Responsibilities:
- Serve as a Medical Affairs resource providing real-world clinical and practice-based perspective.
- Conduct high-quality, non-promotional scientific and clinical exchange with national and regional nephrology thought leaders.
- Contribute clinical insights to inform strategic planning, including Evidence Generation and Medical Education priorities.
- Collaborate with internal Medical Affairs partners to align field activities with scientific priorities and leadership guidance.
- Lead Medical Affairs workstreams, advisory boards, and selected projects.
- Support cross-functional teams through consultative clinical input and participation in joint external engagements.
- Maintain compliance with Medical Affairs policies, standards, and regulations governing scientific exchange.

Knowledge And Skills:
- Strong understanding of clinical trial design/interpretation, real-world evidence, and data interpretation.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality, non-promotional scientific exchange with thought leaders.
- Ability to integrate clinical practice into balanced scientific dialogue.
- Effective scientific communication with credibility to engage experienced external clinicians.
- Experience capturing/synthesizing medical insights to support Medical Affairs planning.
- Solid understanding of Medical Affairs compliance, governance, and SOPs.
- Prioritize activities based on scientific need/impact; work cross-functionally within Medical Affairs.
- Ability to travel up to ~40%.

Education And Experience:
- MD or DO required.
- US board certification in Nephrology required.
- 10+ years combined clinical and/or industry experience strongly preferred.

Pay Range: $224,000 - $336,000 (eligible for annual bonus and annual equity awards).