Medical Affairs, Medical Director - T1D

Role Summary

The Medical Affairs Medical Director will provide medical leadership for T1D and will be responsible for developing the medical plan and its execution for T1D. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional groups to ensure that medical strategies are aligned with broader corporate and key stakeholder needs as well as ensuring the voice of the patient and medical community is integrated into product strategies. Technical competencies and enterprise-level critical thinking abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the Medical Affairs Leader supports development of plans such as medical, launch and evidence generation plans
• Critically interprets scientific data, determines the potential impact of new research on clinical practice, and uses scientific and clinical data to formulate frameworks and disease management approaches
• Engages effectively with clinical and scientific experts (external thought leaders and medical societies) and provides input from medical community into clinical development and commercial strategies
• Effectively communicates scientific data through presentations and publications
• Ensures country/regional insights and needs are considered in global medical strategies and activities
• Provides scientific input and expertise as a medical reviewer and supports the development of global medical, commercial, regulatory, and reimbursement documents
• Performs/oversees medical/scientific training for Medical, Commercial, and other internal stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of medical scientific communications and core medical materials (e.g., congress plans)
• Represent Vertex at scientific and medical forums, including medical education forums, scientific societies, patient advocacy groups, and congresses
• Engage with leading thought leaders (TLs) to gain contribution/ participation in advisory boards, greater understanding of the therapeutic area, and insights into unmet patient needs
• Leads projects and demonstrates project management skillsets and proper stakeholder management
• May serve as a mentor/coach to others on the team

Knowledge And Skills

• Experience directing the cross-functional integration of available evidence, medical insights, and identified gaps to develop and refine the medical affairs lifecycle management evidence generation strategy
• Deep understanding of medical, regulatory and commercial (including payer) environments
• Excellent understanding of government and industry guidelines, regulations, laws, etc., for appropriate scientific/medical exchange and communication with key external stakeholders (e.g., healthcare providers, payers, advocacy bodies)
• Deep understanding of market access in key countries
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to influence others internally/externally
• Ability to develop relationships in a highly matrixed environment, as well as external relationships with global, regional and local thought leaders and industry experts
• Ability to engage in positive dialogue and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner

Education

• M.D. degree or equivalent (e.g., D.O.), PhD, PharmD, or other doctoral-level degree.
• Typically requires 8 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• It is preferred to have 3 or more years of relevant experience in medical affairs, scientific communications, or clinical development in either global or local/regional roles