Senior Cystic Fibrosis Medical Science Liaison (Atlanta, FL, AL, MS, AR)

Job Description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) with support and guidance from peers and management will serve
as a scientific liaison to the medical/academic community and is responsible for establishing and
maintaining relationships with Health Care Providers/Professionals (HCPs) to ensure the appropriate
dissemination of clinical and scientific information regarding Vertexs compounds in a timely ethical
and stakeholder-focused manner. The MSL will contribute to shaping the medical plan by providing
external stakeholders insights and contribute to the design and execution of the Medical Affairs
strategy and plan. The MSL will engage HCPs in response to scientific educational and research needs
with available Vertex resources and provide the latest emerging data in response to specific inquiries
as appropriate.

Through scientific exchange develops trusting relationships with a predefined list of medical and
scientific Thought Leaders and other HCPs
Applies principles of the Scientific Engagement Model (SEM) to enhance the quality of interactions
as assessed by field coaching observations
Incorporates the medical plan (i.e. listening priorities) into interactions and captures feedback in the
CRM system with appropriate oversight by management to inform internal stakeholders and assist in
shaping the medical strategy
With guidance from management utilizes the CRM system and analytics reports to capture
interaction details in a time sensitive manner and to enhance future TL engagements and manage
workload
Exchanges scientific information effectively and compliantly with external stakeholders at a
proficient level of communication for both disease state and product to external stakeholders as
assessed by management coaching and field observations
Conceptual and practical knowledge of local and regional payers within the geography and
understands the relationships between those plans and patient care delivery in the region
Assists clinical development/clinical operations by understanding IB content and presenting IB
content and presenting IB material at SIV meetings providing nominations for trial sites as requested
providing end of study data reviews with investigators as needed
With guidance from management represents Vertex at medical congresses by providing scientific
session/abstract coverage booth staffing coverage routine TL interactions contributing to the daily
and end of congress summaries
After initial guidance independently performs and completes in a timely manner administrative
tasks such as CRM entry vehicle mileage reporting expense reporting calendar entries trainings
assignments etc. and conducts all activities in compliance with Vertex Policy and Procedures

Requirements:

Minimum requirement for advanced biomedical or life sciences degree (Masters NP PA)
Preference for terminal degree in the biomedical or life sciences (DO MD PharmD PhD)

Requires a minimum of 3 years of experience as a MSL or in other medical affairs roles in the
pharma/biotech industry
Previous training or experience in designated therapeutic area is preferred

Required Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to complete goals within allotted timeframes and deliver high quality results
Ability to initiate plan and complete projects in a constantly changing field-based environment
Ability to identify issues and create solutions
Ability to critically appraise and comprehend medical and scientific literature
Ability to effectively present clinical/scientific information in a credible manner in varied settings
Good knowledge and understanding of assigned geographic territory and healthcare regulatory
environment
Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and to work in a matrix environment
Ability to apply knowledge of relevant disease and disease management protocols healthcare
environment and competitors to articulate the medical and scientific value of Vertex products
Demonstrated good understanding around the compliance and regulatory frameworks that govern
the pharmaceutical industry and conducts compliant interactions with internal and external
stakeholders.
Possess general working knowledge of payers and unique medical information needs to support
access and appropriate use of Vertex medicines
Working knowledge of Health Economics and Outcomes Research
Has working knowledge of local/regional payers within geography and the relationships between
those plans and patient care delivery in the region
Fluent in English & Local Language (oral and written)

Pay Range:

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

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