Senior Cystic Fibrosis Medical Science Liaison (Atlanta, FL, AL, MS, AR)

Role Summary

Senior Cystic Fibrosis Medical Science Liaison serving as a scientific liaison to the medical and academic community. Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with Health Care Providers to disseminate clinical and scientific information regarding Vertex’s compounds in a timely, ethical, and stakeholder-focused manner. Contributes to shaping the medical plan, design and execution of Medical Affairs strategy, and engages HCPs to address scientific educational and research needs with available Vertex resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusting relationships with a predefined list of medical and scientific Thought Leaders and other HCPs
• Apply the principles of the Scientific Engagement Model (SEM) to enhance the quality of interactions
• Incorporate the medical plan into interactions and capture feedback in the CRM system with oversight to inform internal stakeholders and shape the medical strategy
• Utilize the CRM system and analytics reports to capture interaction details in a timely manner and manage workload
• Exchange scientific information effectively and compliantly with external stakeholders, demonstrating proficient communication for disease state and product knowledge
• Demonstrate knowledge of local and regional payers and understand how plans relate to patient care delivery
• Assist clinical development/operations by understanding Investigational Brand (IB) content and presenting IB material at SIV meetings; provide nominations for trial sites and end-of-study data reviews with investigators
• Represent Vertex at medical congresses by providing scientific session/abstract coverage, booth staffing, routine TL interactions, and contribute to congress summaries
• Perform administrative tasks (CRM entry, mileage/expenses, calendar entries, trainings) independently and in compliance with Vertex policies

Qualifications

• Minimum: advanced biomedical or life sciences degree (Masters, NP, PA)
• Preferred: terminal degree in biomedical or life sciences (DO, MD, PharmD, PhD)
• Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as a MSL or in other medical affairs roles in the pharma/biotech industry
• Previous training or experience in designated therapeutic area is preferred

Skills

• Ability to complete goals within allotted timeframes and deliver high-quality results
• Ability to initiate, plan, and complete projects in a dynamic field-based environment
• Ability to identify issues and create solutions
• Ability to critically appraise and comprehend medical and scientific literature
• Ability to effectively present clinical/scientific information in varied settings with credibility
• Good knowledge 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 disease management protocols, healthcare environment, and competitors to articulate medical and scientific value
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks governing the pharmaceutical industry
• Working knowledge of payers and medical information needs to support access and appropriate use of Vertex medicines
• Working knowledge of Health Economics and Outcomes Research
• Fluent in English and local language (oral and written)

Education

• Advanced biomedical or life sciences degree required (Masters, NP, PA); terminal degree preferred (DO, MD, PharmD, PhD)