Nephrology Medical Affairs Senior Director

The Medical Affairs Senior Medical Director provides medical and scientific leadership in the assigned Therapeutic Area(s) (TA). This role will work closely with a cross-functional group to ensure that scientific and medical strategies are aligned with broader corporate and key stakeholder needs and will ensure the flawless execution of Nephrology medical plans.

The Medical Affairs Senior Medical Director provides medical and scientific leadership in the assigned Therapeutic Area(s) (TA). This role will work closely with a cross-functional group to ensure that scientific and medical strategies are aligned with broader corporate and key stakeholder needs and will ensure the flawless execution of Nephrology medical plans.

• Ensure all medical involvement and activities are executed in full compliance with Vertex policies, local laws and regulations and codes of practice.
• Continue to build reputation and visibility of Vertex at the regional and country level by providing fair and balanced medical information, communication and education to various stakeholders, supporting research and relevant data generation with the ultimate goal of supporting the safe and effective use of Vertex’ medicines in the appropriate patients
• Work closely with the designated region medical leadership to ensure a culture of integrity, transparency and respect, as per Vertex values, throughout the organization
• Align medical strategy with organizational goals by ensuring own and team responsibilities and goals are aligned with the long-term aims of the organization and other departments.
• Develop and ensure flawless execution, via the medical team, of the designated disease area Medical Strategic and Operational Plan, in accordance with corporate policies and procedures and applicable local laws, regulations and code of practice
• Provide strategic regional input and participate in the development of Life Cycle Management (LCM) Plans
• Drive data generation studies/projects to enhance medical-scientific knowledge in the Therapeutic Area(s) and ensure implementation of RWD initiatives and LCM plans in the region, as appropriate
• Provide feedback on Global Development Programs to ensure local needs are taken into account
• Accountable for supporting the Regional Medical Leads in the development, implementation and execution of the Regional Medical Strategy and plan for pipeline and in market products
• Establishes and tracks medical KPIs that demonstrate impact on business and patient outcomes.
• Uses scenario planning and market foresight to prepare for multiple potential realities, adapting strategies and plans to respond to evolving internal and external environments.
• Applies structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to identify solutions that maximize medical and business impact
• Develop and maintain high level, clinical and scientific knowledge in the designated disease area and good knowledge of all Vertex disease areas.
• Provide strong leadership inspiring and empowering a dedicated medical team and promoting a culture of continuous development.
• Accountable to recruit, develop, manage and coaches the designated location medical team.
• Leverages the capabilities and expertise of the team to ensure successful execution of medical plans
• Identifies and addresses team skill gaps, considering how to accelerate internal talent or attract external to meet needs of a future-ready organization.
• Ensure formal goal-setting, appraisals, individual development plans (IDPs) take place in a timely and structured manner
• Ensure excellent working partnerships are developed with Health Care Professionals (HCPs) based on scientific excellence and trust
• Continue to maintain and…