Job Description
General Summary:
The Executive Medical Director Global Medical Lead (GML) Pain is a critical leadership role in Global Medicalresponsible for the global medical strategyand implementationand trackingofglobal activities fora designateddisease area(s).Key responsibilities include but are not limited todiseaseareaspecificIntegratedMedical Plan developmentincludingthepublication plangloballaunch strategyand execution scientific leadership external medical expert engagement and strategicalignmentwith commercial and other cross-functional business partners. This leader will also be critical in leading post-approval evidence generation strategy in the disease area. This leader reports directly to the VP GlobalMedicaland is a core member of the Global Medical leadership team.They will lead theglobal medical affairs team for the designated disease area(s) andrepresentsMedical Affairs in all Global strategicteamswithDevelopment and Commercial including the Disease Strategy Team (DST)to drive cross-functional alignmentanticipatefuture needs and contribute toMedical Affairsand Vertexs long-term success.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Medical Strategy
Leadthedevelopmentimplementationexecution and communication of theIntegrated Medical Plansincludingbut not limited tomedical strategyglobal tactical planpublicationcongressandpost-approval evidence generationplanin collaboration with Clinical Development HEOR RWE Medical Writing and other internal stakeholders across Vertex
Ensure alignment of medical strategy with organizationalobjectivesby integrating individualand disease area team goalswith Vertex and DST prioritiesand the goals of cross-functional partners
Expertlydistillsinsightsand actionable outcomesthatinformstrategy anddrive the greatest impact for Medical Affairs
Establishes and tracks medical KPIs thatdemonstrateimpact on business and patient outcomes.
Applies structured problem-solving and root cause analysis toidentifysolutionsand make decisionsthat maximize medical and business impact
Able toidentifywhat is important and impactful to medical and the wider businessprioritize competing demandsand communication to key stakeholders
Accountablefor development of theglobalDA budget management of funds allocation and associated tracking to ensure alignment with Medical Affairs priorities andefficient resource allocation
Scientific Excellence
Serve as product and disease area expert and primary contact point for all globaldisease area related issues with the external community and internally at Vertex
Able toleaddevelopment of peer reviewed publications congresspresentationsand evidence generation to shape clinical practice
Closely follow medical developments within disease area anddisseminatenew informationto transform clinical trends and emerging data into new plans
Lead the development of global scientific communications and materials including materials for globalledsymposia advisory boards and training.
Accountable for medical review of assigned brand related contentand global medical content aligned with Vertex SOPs
External Partnerships
Represent Vertex at scientific and medical forums including medical education forums scientific societies patient advocacy groups and congresses.
Accountable for engaging and cultivating relationships with leading global key thought leaders (TL) to gain greater understanding of thediseasearea and insights into unmet patient needs
Medical Communication
Tailorscommunicationto stakeholder needs building trust and understanding across diverse audiences.
Deliver external presentations (advisory board meetings symposia other medical education meetings) to enhance the medical knowledge of pipeline and marketed products asandin accordance withrelevant regulations and procedures
Support disease area training across the company as
Responsible for medical interpretation of data (clinical trials registries published literature etc.) forpipeline therapies andmarketed medicines
RegionalMedicaland Cross FunctionalCollaboration
Accountable for go to market model and medical partnership in commercializationwith global cross-functional absenceofregionsteamscountrygo to market modelremainsthe responsibility ofthe GML.
Support regional Medical Affairs and Medical Excellence teams fromlaunchthrough lifecycle viatimelydelivery of fit-for-purpose training and core materials.
Responsible for driving alignment on medical content/messaging within the organization to ensure maximalfunctionaland regional input.
Medical Affairsleaderon key global cross-functional product and development strategic focused teamsincluding DST and relevantsub teams
Effectivelyrepresentsand communicates DST priorities to the medical function and proactively communicates andrepresentsmedical needs to DST
Chair the Global Medical Area Team (GMAT) for the diseaseareaand accountable for deliverables
Provide strategicMedical Affairsleadershipon relevant commercial teams: Launch Team and Global brand teams for product
RepresentMedical Affairs in label discussions
Support Access Patient Advocacy Policy and Corporate Communications teams with medical/scientificexpertiseand materials review.
Evidence Generation and Access
Leads strategydevelopmentand execution ofLife Cycle Managementin partnership with HEOR includingIntegratedEvidence Generation plan in close collaboration withkey internal stakeholders
May act as medical monitor for studies falling under the Medical Affairs scope in collaboration with Clinical Development Real World Evidence Health Economics and Outcomes Research and Clinical Operations
Lead oversight and management of ISS programs and in collaboration with Regional Medical leadership conduct critical scientific and medical review of ISS protocols
As applicable lead Managed Access Committee for assets with a Managed Access Program (MAP); may act as a Medical Monitor for MAP
Team/People Management
Provide strong leadership todedicateddisease areamedicalteam inspiringand empoweringa dedicated medical teamand promoting a culture of continuous development.
Accountable for therecruitment development management and coaching theglobalmedical team
Leverages the capabilities andexpertiseof the team to ensure successful execution of medical plans
Identifiesand addresses team skill gaps considering how to accelerate internal talent or attract external to meetneedsof a future-ready organization.
Adheres toformalgoal-settingtalent and performance cycles ensuringindividual development plans (IDPs)are in place
Navigates ambiguous or rapidly evolving situations andcoachthe team during periods of uncertainty or change.
Compliance and Pharmacovigilance:
Ensure complianceofmedical activities according to global and regionalguidelines andin accordance withVertexCode of Conduct rules and regulations company policies SOPs GCP and ICH
Ensure self and othermedicalcolleagueshave the required skills toidentifyand report AEsappropriately
Contribute to managing external communication when significant safety issues arise with the wellbeing of patients being theultimate goal
Education and Experience:
Pay Range:
$316800 - $475100Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career financial family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter) educational assistance programs including student loan repayment a generous commuting subsidy matching charitable donations 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:
In this Hybrid-Eligible role you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
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Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.