Senior Medical Science Liaison - Nephrology (Boston)

Role Summary

Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) for Nephrology programs, focusing on Povetacicept in IgA Nephropathy. Serves as a scientific liaison to the medical/academic community, establishing and maintaining relationships with HCPs to disseminate clinical and scientific information in a timely, ethical, and stakeholder-focused manner. Contributes to shaping the medical plan and executes Medical Affairs strategy, engaging HCPs for educational and research needs and providing emerging data in response to inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Develops and fosters effective, trusted relationships with Thought Leaders and other appropriate HCPs, engaging a broad network of T1D and transplant-team care providers and opinion leaders; understands inter-relationships within academic centers to enhance engagements
• Incorporates Scientific Engagement Model (SEM) into interactions to enhance quality and relationships
• Integrates the medical plan into interactions and territory planning while capturing feedback in CRM to inform internal stakeholders and shape strategy
• Understands CRM/data analytics tools to capture interaction details and use analytics to enhance future TL engagements and workload management
• Communicates scientific information compliantly at an advanced level to external stakeholders
• Holds in-depth knowledge of payers and their impact on patient care delivery
• Assists clinical development/clinical operations by understanding IB content, presenting IB material, nominating trial sites, and providing end-of-study data reviews as needed
• Represents Vertex at medical congresses with session/abstract coverage and TL interactions; contributes to summaries and may assist with logistics and debriefs
• May mentor or train colleagues, including onboarding new hires
• Maintains compliance with Vertex policies and completes administrative tasks such as CRM entries, mileage, expenses, calendar entries, and training

Qualifications

• Advanced biomedical or life sciences degree (e.g., Masters, NP, PA)
• 3‚Äì4 years minimum of experience as an MSL supporting Nephrology or other medical affairs roles in pharma/biotech
• Previous training or experience in the designated therapeutic area is helpful

Skills

• Ability to meet goals within timeframes and deliver high-quality results
• Project planning in a dynamic field-based environment
• Ability to appraise and comprehend medical/scientific literature
• Effective presentation of clinical/scientific information in varied settings
• Strong knowledge of the geographic territory and healthcare regulatory environment
• Ability to articulate medical and scientific value of products using T1D management protocols and landscape
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks governing the pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge of payers and medical information needs to support access and appropriate use of Vertex medicines
• Knowledge of Health Economics and Outcomes Research
• Fluent in English (oral and written)

Education

• Advanced degree in biomedical or life sciences (e.g., Masters, NP, PA)
• Experience: 3‚Äì4 years as an MSL in Nephrology or related medical affairs roles; experience in the designated therapeutic area is helpful