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Job Description
The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) will play a crucial role in supporting the pain program, with a specific focus on near-term launch. The Sr MSL serves as a scientific liaison to the medical/academic community and is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with (Allied) Health Care Providers/Professionals (HCPs) and other key stakeholders involved in healthcare decision making to ensure the appropriate dissemination of clinical, scientific, and health economic data with respect to pain and Vertex’s compounds in a timely, ethical, and stakeholder-focused manner. The Sr MSL will contribute to shaping the medical plan by providing external stakeholders' insights and contributing to the designing and execution of the Medical Affairs strategy and plan. The Sr 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.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Develops and fosters effective and trusting relationships with Thought Leaders and identifies and engages other appropriate (allied) HCPs and other stakeholders involved in clinical practice decision making with regards to managing conditions associated with pain, resulting in scientific engagement with a large network of stakeholders involved in affecting care of patients experiencing pain.
2. Utilizes expertise in pain to understand the inter-relationships both within and between academic centers and integrated delivery networks and enhances Thought Leader and HCP engagements.
3. Consistently incorporates all aspects of the SEM (Scientific Engagement Model) into all interactions, enhancing the quality of interactions and overall relationships as assessed by field coaching observations.
4. Independently incorporates the medical plan into interactions and territory planning (i.e. listening priorities) and captures valuable feedback in the CRM system to inform internal stakeholders and assist in shaping the medical strategy.
5. Possesses an in-depth understanding of the utility and functionality of the CRM system/data analytics tools, allowing for the time-sensitive capture of interaction details. Uses CRM/Analytics to enhance future TL engagements and manage workload.
6. Discusses clinical, scientific, and health economic information effectively and compliantly with external stakeholders at an advanced level of communication for both disease state and product to external stakeholders as assessed by management coaching and field observations.
7. Demonstrates in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of the role of pharmacists, P&T committees, payers, and Integrated Delivery Networks in the region and possesses an understanding of the impact of payers on patient care delivery.
8. Assists clinical development/clinical operations by fully understanding IB content and presenting IB material at SIV meetings, providing nominations for trial sites as requested, and providing end-of-study data reviews with investigators as needed.
9. 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, and may provide logistical guidance as the “MSL congress lead” through organizing and scheduling abstract/session coverage and preparing and delivering the conference debrief.
10. Mayserve as a mentor or trainer for colleagues with less experience, assisting with new hire MSL onboarding.
11. Conducts all activities in compliance with Vertex policy and procedures and performs all administrative tasks in a timely manner, such as CRM entry, vehicle mileage reporting, expense reporting, calendar entries, training assignments, etc.
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Requirements:
*There are multiple field-based regions in the North West. The successful candidate must live within the identified territory near an airport and be willing to travel routinely based on business needs.*
For more information about Vertex’s pain program, visit . To learn more about working at Vertex and our commitment to a vibrant and inclusive culture, visit https://www.vrtx.com/working-here/inclusion-diversity-equity/.
Pay Range:
$171,300 - $256,900Disclosure 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.
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