Senior Medical Science Liaison - Nephrology (Pennsylvania & New Jersey)

Role Summary

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) (Nephrology) supports Povetacicept programs, engaging external healthcare professionals to disseminate clinical and scientific information in a timely and ethical manner. The role contributes to shaping the medical plan and Medical Affairs strategy, responding to scientific educational and research needs, and presenting emerging data as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Develops and fosters relationships with Thought Leaders and HCPs to enable scientific engagement across a network of providers and opinion leaders.
• Incorporates the Scientific Engagement Model (SEM) into interactions to enhance quality of engagement and relationships.
• Integrates the medical plan into interactions and territory planning; captures feedback in CRM to inform internal stakeholders and medical strategy.
• Understands CRM/data analytics tools to capture interaction details and inform future TL engagements and workload management.
• Communicates scientific information effectively and compliantly to external stakeholders on disease state and product topics.
• Understands payer landscape and impact on patient care delivery.
• Assists clinical development/clinical operations by understanding Investigator‚Äôs Brochure content and presenting it; nominates trial sites and provides end-of-study data reviews as needed.
• Represents Vertex at medical congresses with session/abstract coverage, TL interactions, and debriefs; may provide logistical guidance for congress coverage.
• Mentors or trains colleagues with less experience (e.g., onboarding new hires).
• Performs all activities in compliance with Vertex policies and completes administrative tasks (CRM entry, mileage reporting, expenses, calendar entries, training assignments, etc.).

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Ability to meet goals within timeframes and deliver high-quality results.
• Capability 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.
• Strong knowledge of the assigned geographic territory and healthcare regulatory environment.
• Proficiency in applying T1D management protocols and understanding the healthcare landscape to articulate medical and scientific value.
• 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 degree in biomedical or life sciences required (e.g., Masters, NP, PA).