Director, Medical Affairs; Pain

Position: Director, Medical Affairs (Pain)
** Job Title
** Director, Medical Affairs – Pain
** Location
* * Boston, MA, United States The Director, Medical Affairs – Pain will provide strategic medical leadership and oversees the development and execution of medical strategies and plans for acute pain management in the U.S. region under the guidance of the Senior Medical Director. This role will focus on fostering scientific exchange, supporting evidence generation and scientific communications, and advancing disease education while ensuring compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.

Additionally, the Director will play a key role in supporting and developing team members, including Scientific and Medical Associate/Directors, to ensure professional growth and alignment with organizational goals.
** Key Duties and Responsibilities
** Oversee the development and execution of medical education programs, advisory boards, and scientific symposia focused on acute pain management.
** Required Qualifications
** MD candidates should have completed US residency with board certification and US clinical experience Minimum of 4-6progressive Medical Affairs role. years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with at least 4 years in Proven experience in acute pain management or related therapeutic areas highly preferred

Experience in mentoring and supporting the professional development of team members, including Associate Scientific and Medical Directors.
** Technical Skills Required
** Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting clinical and scientific data, including pre-clinical and clinical research findings.

Advanced knowledge of biostatistics, clinical study design, and research methodologies. Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging with internal and external audiences.

Familiarity with government and industry guidelines for medical and scientific exchange.
** Preferred Skills
** Experience in developing and executing launch strategies for new products.

Advanced negotiation skills and the ability to resolve conflicts constructively. Proven ability to synthesize insights from multiple data sources to inform strategic decisions.
** Benefits
* * Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. 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  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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr