Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs - Nephrology
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
August 30, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Medical Affairs
Role: Lead medical/scientific strategy and medical affairs activities for Vertex's nephrology portfolio, focusing on IgAN, AMKD, and future kidney indications. Responsibilities include developing medical plans, interpreting scientific data, supporting patient access, training field teams, and ensuring compliance with GxP, GCP, and ICH standards. The role also involves collaborating with global teams to align regional insights with corporate strategies, contributing to brand teams, and supporting reimbursement and educational initiatives. Requirements: MD, PhD, or PharmD; 11+ years of experience in medical affairs or related fields, with deep knowledge of kidney diseases, regulatory, and market access environments. Skills include excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, project management, and scientific writing. High-Value: Focus on nephrology, Kidney indications (IgAN, AMKD), Medical Affairs leadership, global regulatory and commercial knowledge, hybrid or on-site work; no travel specified.