Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Sr. Medical Director to lead our US-centric Medical Affairs team in the Pain therapeutic area. As a key member of our organization, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on improving patient outcomes through your expertise and strategic leadership.

As the Sr. Medical Director, you will be driving development and execution of the US Pain Medical Strategy. Your knowledge, expertise, communication skills, experience with the US healthcare system and your ability to build strong relationships with various external stakeholders including key thought leaders relevant to the management of pain will be instrumental in effectively representing Vertex, our science and our commitment to improving patient outcomes.

Internally, you will collaborate closely with the global medical affairs team, development and project teams, as well as our commercial, HEOR and development teams, to align with disease and brand priorities. You will play a key role in identifying and filling key data gaps to optimize clinical practice and patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop US-centric medical affairs plans, including launch and Life Cycle Management plans.
- Interpret scientific data and determine the potential impact on medical thinking and practice, ensuring appropriate care and long-term health outcomes for patients in the US.
- Lead thought leader engagement initiatives, building strong relationships with key opinion leaders in the Pain therapeutic area.
- Serve as a representative of Vertex, actively engaging with external stakeholders such as thought leaders, patient advocacy groups, and medical conferences.
- Collaborate with the development team on late-phase clinical development trials in the US.
- Incorporate insights and needs into US and global strategies

- Serve as the Medical Affairs representative in various cross-functional working group

- Partner with stakeholders to design and deliver Phase IIIB/IV studies to support reimbursement and access needs in the US.
- Provide medical support for the preparation of US-specific reimbursement dossiers.
- Establish strong relationships and scientific communication with External Experts and Patient Advocacy groups in the US Pain therapeutic area.
- Represent Vertex at key external meetings and medical conferences.
- Participate in grant committee meetings and support Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS) review for Pain in the US.
- Conduct medical/scientific training for US-based Commercial and other internal stakeholders.
- Provide medical intelligence and support at relevant medical congresses
- Ensure compliance with US laws, regulations, and codes.

Skills and Experience:

- MD degree, with a specialty in an area that manages acute and/or chronic pain.
- 8+ years of experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in US-focused Medical Affairs.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex medical information
- Excellent relationship-forming capabilities and the ability to work in a matrix environment.
- Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
- Creative thinker with the ability to see the big picture while focusing on specific tactical needs in the US healthcare environment
- Strong negotiation and persuasion skills, able to hold positions and ideas without alienating others.
- Ability to work in tight timelines and willingness to travel up to 40% of the time

Pain touches so many of us. Apply now to make a difference in the lives of patients and represent Vertex's commitment to advancing science and healthcare.

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