Job Description
General Summary:
The Executive Medical Director, Global Medical Lead (GML), Pain is a critical leadership role in Global Medical, responsible for the global medical strategy and impl eme ntation and tracking of global activities for a designated disease area(s) . Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, disease area specific Integrated Medical Plan development, including the publication plan, global launch strategy and execution, scientific leadership, external medical expert engagement, and strategic alignment with 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, Global Medical and is a core member of the Global Medical leadership team. They will lead the global medical affairs team for the designated disease area(s ) and represents Medical Affairs in all Global strategic teams with D evelopment and Commercial, including the Disease Strategy Team (DST) to drive cross-functional alignment, anticipate future needs, and contribute to Medical Affairs and Vertex’s long-term success.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead the development, implementation, execution, and communication of the Integrated Medical Plans, including but not limited to medical strategy, global tactical plan, publication , congress and post - approval evidence generation plan , in collaboration with Clinical Development, HEOR, RWE, Medical Writing, and other internal stakeholders across Vertex
Represent Vertex at scientific and medical forums, including medical education forums, scientific societies, patient advocacy groups, and congresses.
Deliver external presentations (advisory board meetings, symposia, other medical education meetings) to enhance the medical knowledge of pipeline and marketed products, as required and in accordance with relevant regulations and procedures
Responsible for medical interpretation of data (clinical trials, registries, published literature, etc.) for pipeline therapies and marketed medicines
Regional Medical and Cross Functional Collaboration
Support Access, Patient Advocacy, Policy, and Corporate Communications teams with medical/scientific expertise and materials review.
Evidence Generation and Access
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
Compliance and Pharmacovigilance:
Ensure compliance of medical activities a ccording to global and regional guidelines and in accordance with Vertex Code of Conduct, rules and regulations, company policies, SOPs, GCP and ICH
Education and Experience:
- MD, PhD, PharmD or other advanced life sciences degree require
- Typically requires 15 years of experience and 7 years of supervisory/management experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- 6 or more years of relevant leadership experience in medical affairs and/or clinical development, including experience in both Global and Country/Region desired
- 2 or more years of industry experience in disease area
Pay Range:
$328,000 - $492,000
Disclosure 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 Eligible
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.
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