Senior Medical Science Liaison - Nephrology (Florida/Puerto Rico)

Role Summary

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) (Nephrology) supports Povetacicept programs and serves as a scientific liaison to the medical/academic community. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining relationships with healthcare providers to disseminate clinical and scientific information, contribute to medical strategy, and engage HCPs with available Vertex resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and foster relationships with Thought Leaders and other appropriate HCPs, engaging a network of transplant-team care providers and opinion leaders.
• Incorporate the Scientific Engagement Model (SEM) into interactions to enhance engagement and relationships.
• Integrate the medical plan into interactions and territory planning, capturing feedback in the CRM system to inform strategy.
• Understand CRM/data analytics tools to capture interaction details and inform future TL engagements and workload management.
• Discuss scientific information compliantly with external stakeholders at an advanced level for disease state and product.
• Demonstrate knowledge of payers in the region and their impact on patient care delivery.
• Assist clinical development/clinical operations by understanding IB content, presenting IB material, nominating trial sites, and providing end-of-study data reviews as needed.
• Represent Vertex at medical congresses with session/abstract coverage, TL interactions, and congress debriefs; organize abstract/session coverage and provide conference summaries as needed.
• Mentor or train colleagues, including onboarding new hires.
• Conduct all activities in compliance with Vertex policies; complete administrative tasks promptly (CRM entries, mileage reporting, expenses, calendars, training, etc.).

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Ability to meet goals within timeframes and deliver high-quality results.
• Ability to plan and complete projects in a dynamic field-based environment.
• Ability to appraise and comprehend medical and scientific literature.
• Ability to present clinical/scientific information credibly in varied settings.
• Knowledge of the assigned geographic territory; understanding of the healthcare regulatory environment.
• Proficient knowledge of T1D management protocols and the healthcare landscape to articulate the medical value of products.
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks governing pharmaceutical interactions.
• 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 biomedical or life sciences degree (e.g., Masters, NP, PA).
• Experience: 3‚Äì4 years as an MSL in Nephrology or related medical affairs roles; prior therapeutic area experience is helpful.