Director, Medical Affairs, Nephrology

Job Description

The Medical Affairs Director provides medical and scientific leadership in glomerular diseases therapy area (IgAN) within GCC. This role will work closely with a cross-functional group to ensure that scientific and medical strategies are aligned with broader corporate and key stakeholder needs and will ensure the flawless execution of the country medical plans, with a primary focus on KSA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Critically interprets scientific data and determines the potential impact of new research on scientific and medical understanding of assigned portfolio
• Shares country/regional insights with global teams to ensure global medical strategies and activities reflect the needs of the country/region
• Provides fair and balanced medical information and education to health care professionals and payers that support the safe and effective use of Vertex medications in the appropriate patients
• Fosters patient access to Vertex medications, by supporting the commercial organization in the preparation/review of reimbursement dossiers and presenting scientific data as required to key stake holders
• Performs/oversees medical/scientific training for field medical teams, commercial, and other internal stakeholders as required
• Contributes to the local Brand Team, representing the therapy area scientific and medical expertise and ensuring all activities address patient well-being and respect data integrity
• Ensures compliance at country level with company policies, medical affairs SOPs, GCP and ICH
• Assesses local promotional materials and ensures that all claims are fully supported by scientific data, and are presented in an accurate, fair and balanced manner

Key Requirements:

• Strong understanding of Nephrology (Kidney disease)
• Experience in writing or reviewing scientific communications
• Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry International setting
• Ability to develop relationships in a highly matrixed environment, as well as external relationships with leaders and industry experts
• Experience in designing, planning medical strategies and executing medical education and communication activities
• Strong understanding of statistical methods
• Ability to engage in positive dialogue and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner
• Leadership and significant people manager experience.

Education and Experience:

• Scientific background (e.g., Physician, PhD or PharmD)
• Minimum 10 years of medical affairs experience in multinational pharmaceutical in KSA market

Flex Designation:

Flex 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 Vertex’s 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.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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