Field Medical Director
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
June 26, 2026
Remote friendly (United States)
United States
Medical Affairs
General Summary:
The Field Medical Director (Nephrology) provides a real-world clinical practice perspective to Medical Affairs by delivering high-quality scientific and clinical engagement with key stakeholders. Leads projects and contributes to strategic and tactical planning as a cross-functional scientific resource.
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 as appropriate.
- Support cross-functional teams with consultative clinical input and participation in joint external engagements.
- Maintain compliance with applicable Medical Affairs policies, standards, and regulations.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong understanding of clinical trial design/interpretation, real-world evidence, and data interpretation.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct non-promotional scientific exchange with thought leaders.
- Ability to integrate clinical practice experience into balanced scientific dialogue.
- Effective scientific communication skills with credibility to engage experienced clinicians.
- Experience capturing and synthesizing medical insights to support Medical Affairs planning.
- Solid understanding of Medical Affairs compliance, governance, and SOPs.
- Ability to prioritize based on scientific need and impact.
- Collaborative, cross-functional mindset.
- 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
The Field Medical Director (Nephrology) provides a real-world clinical practice perspective to Medical Affairs by delivering high-quality scientific and clinical engagement with key stakeholders. Leads projects and contributes to strategic and tactical planning as a cross-functional scientific resource.
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 as appropriate.
- Support cross-functional teams with consultative clinical input and participation in joint external engagements.
- Maintain compliance with applicable Medical Affairs policies, standards, and regulations.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong understanding of clinical trial design/interpretation, real-world evidence, and data interpretation.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct non-promotional scientific exchange with thought leaders.
- Ability to integrate clinical practice experience into balanced scientific dialogue.
- Effective scientific communication skills with credibility to engage experienced clinicians.
- Experience capturing and synthesizing medical insights to support Medical Affairs planning.
- Solid understanding of Medical Affairs compliance, governance, and SOPs.
- Ability to prioritize based on scientific need and impact.
- Collaborative, cross-functional mindset.
- 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