Senior Medical Science Liaison - Nephrology (Georgia/South Carolina)

Role Summary

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) (Nephrology) supports Povetacicept programs, serving as a scientific liaison to the medical/academic community and establishing relationships with Health Care Providers/Professionals to disseminate clinical and scientific information in a timely, ethical and stakeholder-focused manner. Contributes to shaping the medical plan and Medical Affairs strategy, engaging HCPs to respond to scientific educational and research needs, and providing the latest emerging data as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Develops and fosters effective relationships with Thought Leaders and appropriate HCPs, engaging a broad network of providers and opinion leaders; understands inter-relationships within academic centers to enhance engagements.
• Incorporates all aspects of the Scientific Engagement Model into interactions to enhance relationship quality.
• Integrates the medical plan into interactions and territory planning; captures feedback in the CRM to inform internal stakeholders and help shape medical strategy.
• Understands CRM/data analytics tools for timely capture of interaction details; uses analytics to enhance TL engagements and manage workload.
• Discusses scientific information effectively and compliantly with external stakeholders across disease state and product knowledge.
• Demonstrates knowledge of payers in the region 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, providing session/abstract coverage, TL interactions, and contributing to debriefs; may assist with logistical planning for congress activities.
• Mentors or trains colleagues with less experience, including new hire MSL onboarding.
• Conducts all activities in compliance with Vertex policies; performs administrative tasks timely (CRM entry, mileage, expenses, calendars, training, etc.).

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Ability to meet goals within allotted timeframes and deliver high-quality results.
• Project planning in a dynamic field-based environment.
• Ability to appraise and comprehend medical and scientific literature; effectively present clinical/scientific information in varied settings.
• Strong knowledge of the assigned geographic territory and healthcare regulatory environment.
• Proficiency in articulating the medical and scientific value of products using relevant T1D and management protocols; compliant interactions with stakeholders.
• Understanding of payer 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 required (e.g., Masters, NP, PA).
• Experience: 3‚Äì4 years as an MSL in Nephrology or related medical affairs roles in pharma/biotech; therapeutic area experience is helpful.

Additional Requirements

• Travel expectations and physical demands are not listed as essential in this description.