Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Medical Director, Haematology

Toronto, ON, Canada · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago
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About the role

  • Job Description The Medical Affairs Medical Director will provide medical leadership for the Canadian Heme Team.
  • This role will also be responsible for financial planning and budgetary adherence of medical affairs activities.
  • The Director will establish the long ‐ term vision, strategy, plans, objectives, and infrastructure for the MSL team.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and maintains high level of industry, regulatory, clinical and scientific knowledge
  • Leads a field team of scientific professionals
  • This role is responsible for building and encouraging scientific excellence within the team and engaging in close partnerships with HCPs and scientific societies.
  • AI may be used at various stages to support decision-making, including reviewing resumes and evaluating qualifications.

Requirements

  • Required Knowledge/Skills

Compensation

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

Benefits

  • The Medical Affairs Medical Director will provide medical leadership for the Canadian Heme Team.
  • The Medical Affairs Medical Director will lead and develop a team of MSLs responsible for engaging in scientific exchange with thought leaders in Hemoglobinopathies and Bone Marrow Transplant.
  • This role will be accountable for execution of the medical affairs program strategy, and assuring Medical Science Liaison activity execution within expected scope, budget and timelines.
  • 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
  • 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

Company info

  • The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
  • 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.
  • 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

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