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About the Role

The Medical Affairs Medical Director will provide medical leadership for the Canadian Heme Team, accountable for developing and implementing the Canadian medical strategy and plans. This role partners with cross-functional colleagues to ensure product access and develop country plans aligned with patient, HCP, and corporate needs. The Director will lead and develop a team of MSLs responsible for scientific exchange with thought leaders in Hemoglobinopathies and Bone Marrow Transplant, establishing the long-term vision, strategy, plans, objectives, and infrastructure for the MSL team.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive expertise and guidance in the Hematology and Gene Therapy Areas
Develops and maintains professional relationships with local Health Care Professionals, and with local Professional Societies
Establishes relationships with Thought Leaders to expand research opportunities for Vertex and develops, at local level, advisory, collaborative and/or educational activities aligned to the Vertex strategy
Establishes and ensures flawless execution of the Canadian Medical Operational Plan, in accordance with corporate policies and procedures and applicable local laws and regulations
Serves as the reference person for medical input and support to the local operations; supports other Vertex functions so that the appropriate patients in Canada may have access in a safe manner to the benefit of Vertex pain product(s)
Ensures that the scientific data provided locally to Health Care Professionals and Health Care Authorities is provided with a fair and balanced view
Acts as the local medical contributor and reviewer/approver of Field Medical Material (proactive and reactive), Promotional Material, Access Material and Medical Information Material for local use
Maintains a seamless flow of information within and between the local structure, and communicates medical insights obtained locally from appropriate field interactions to inform local and regional strategy/tactics
Develops and maintains high level of industry, regulatory, clinical and scientific knowledge
Leads a field team of scientific professionals
Manages a team of MSLs to implement field initiatives ensuring the development of best practices and through partnership with Vertex's brand medical colleagues, deliver scientifically-based materials that are compliant with all legal, regulatory, and company guidelines
Leads the development and execution of Vertex’s external engagement and educational strategies for centers of excellence, HCP’s, and thought leaders
Identifies key deliverables, insights, and metrics that highlight the value of the MSL organization, the impact to HCPs/Thought Leaders, and to the Vertex organization while ensuring goal achievement
Collaborates with Field Medical Operations and Medical Excellence to lead the identification of gaps and develops solution-oriented tools, technology infrastructure and training requirements necessary to fulfil field medical activities
Responsible for financial planning and budgetary adherence of medical affairs activities
Leads and develops a team of MSLs responsible for engaging in scientific exchange with thought leaders in Hemoglobinopathies and Bone Marrow Transplant
Establishes the long-term vision, strategy, plans, objectives, and infrastructure for the MSL team
Accountable for execution of the medical affairs program strategy, and assuring Medical Science Liaison activity execution within expected scope, budget and timelines

Requirements

Experience in Medical Affairs within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
Ability to work across a complex matrix organization and influence at all levels
Maintains a high level of expertise and judgment in relation to both technical and ethical aspects of a medical director role and responsibilities
Ability to both anticipate issues and be flexible and reactive to situations
Experience in Haematology, Gene Therapy and people management
Knowledge of national healthcare and regulatory environments indispensable
Excellent understanding of the reimbursement mechanisms in location and of the acceptability of PE models and PRO research by national payers
Experience in scientific interactions with payer bodies is essential
Knowledge and understanding of marketplace dynamics
Track-record of ability to plan, initiate and complete projects within allotted time frames & delivering high quality successful results
Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team on common projects and goals, at national and regional level
Capacity to critically analyze current scientific literature
Good understanding of the basics of health economics and patient outcomes
Skilled in effective presentations of clinical/scientific data in a group or individual setting, internally and externally
Competence in the use of IT tools and standard software programs, including the conduct of Web-based meetings
English language fluent, written and spoken

Skills

Hematology
Gene Therapy
People Management
Scientific Interactions
Marketplace Dynamics
Project Planning
Teamwork
Critical Analysis
Health Economics
Patient Outcomes
Presentation Skills
IT Tools Proficiency
French language

Location

Canada

Work Type

Hybrid-Eligible
On-Site Eligible

Experience Level

Medical Director

Education Level

MD
Pharm D
PhD

Salary/Compensations

This position is exempt from the compensation disclosure requirements under applicable law.

Benefits

Inclusive market-leading benefits
Generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter)
Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment
Generous commuting subsidy
Matching charitable donations
Retirement

About the Company

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.
The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases.
Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency .
Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London.
Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East.
Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.
The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths.
By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people’s lives.
Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.

Equal Opportunity

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.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com