Senior Medical Science Liaison - Nephrology (Michigan: East)

Role Summary

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) (Nephrology) for Povetacicept programs, focusing on IgA Nephropathy, serves as a scientific liaison to the medical/academic community. The role involves establishing and maintaining relationships with Health Care Providers/Professionals (HCPs) to disseminate clinical and scientific information about Vertex compounds in a timely and ethical manner, contributing to the medical plan, and engaging HCPs to address scientific educational and research needs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and fosters effective relationships with Thought Leaders and engages other appropriate HCPs to drive scientific engagement with a network of care providers and opinion leaders.
• Apply the Scientific Engagement Model (SEM) to interactions to enhance quality and relationships.
• Incorporate the medical plan into interactions and territory planning, capturing feedback in the CRM to inform strategy.
• Understand CRM/data analytics tools to capture interaction details and guide future TL engagements.
• Communicate scientific information compliantly with external stakeholders at an advanced level for disease state and product.
• Demonstrate knowledge of payers and their impact on patient care delivery in the region.
• Assist clinical development/operations by understanding IB content, presenting IB material, nominating trial sites, and providing data reviews as needed.
• Represent Vertex at medical congresses with session/abstract coverage and TL interactions; coordinate logistics and debriefs as needed.
• Mentor or train colleagues with less experience (e.g., new hire onboarding).
• Conduct all activities in compliance with Vertex policies and perform administrative tasks (CRM entries, mileage, expenses, calendar entries, etc.).

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Ability to achieve goals within deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
• Ability to plan and complete projects in a changing field-based environment.
• Ability to appraise and comprehend medical and scientific literature.
• Ability to present clinical/scientific information credibly in varied settings.
• Strong knowledge of the assigned geographic territory and healthcare regulatory environment.
• Proficiency in applying knowledge of T1D/T1D management protocols and the healthcare landscape to articulate medical/scientific value.
• 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 biomedical or life sciences degree required (e.g., Master‚Äôs, NP, PA).
• Minimum 3‚Äì4 years of MSL experience in nephrology or related medical affairs roles.