Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs - Nephrology

Role Summary

The Medical Affairs Senior Director provides medical and scientific leadership in the assigned Therapeutic Area(s) (TA). This role will work closely with a cross-functional group to ensure that scientific and medical strategies are aligned with broader corporate and key stakeholder needs and will ensure the flawless execution of Nephrology medical plans.

Responsibilities

• Critically interprets scientific data and determines the potential impact of new research on scientific and medical understanding of assigned products
• Develops medical affairs plans, including Launch and Life Cycle Management plans
• Shares country/regional insights with global teams to ensure global medical strategies and activities reflect the needs of the country/region
• Provides fair and balanced medical information and education to health care professionals and payers that support the safe and effective use of Vertex drugs in the appropriate patients
• Fosters patient access to Vertex drugs, by supporting the commercial organization in the preparation/review of reimbursement dossiers and presenting scientific data as required to key stake holders in the access process
• Performs/oversees medical/scientific training for field medical teams, commercial, and other internal stakeholders
• Contributes to the local Brand Team, representing the TA (scientific and medical expertise) and ensuring all activities address patient well-being and respect data integrity
• Ensures compliance at country level with company policies, medical affairs SOPs, GCP and ICH
• Assesses local promotional materials and ensures that all claims are fully supported by scientific data, and are presented in an accurate, fair and balanced manner

Qualifications

• Education And Experience: Terminal scientific degree (e.g., PhD or PharmD); typically requires 11 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills

• Deep understanding of global 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
• Experience in writing or reviewing scientific communications
• 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 leaders and industry experts
• Track-record of ability to plan, initiate and complete projects within allotted time frames & delivering high quality successful results
• Ability to engage in positive dialogue and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team on common projects and goals, at national and regional level

Education

• Terminal scientific degree (e.g., PhD or PharmD)

Additional Requirements

• Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible
• Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible or On-Site Eligible; Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility