Executive Medical Director, Global Medical Lead - HEME

Job Description

General Summary:

Vertex seeks a dynamic and experienced Medical Affairs physician executive to lead the new Disease Area of Hematology within the Global Medical Strategy group. This individual will be responsible for the development of Global Medical strategies for the first FDA approved CRISPR-cas9 medicine (Exa-Cel) for the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease and Infusion dependent B-Thalassemia, including the development of the life cycle management plan. The successful candidate will be an experienced people manager who is passionate about developing talent to whom the HEME Global Medical team will report to. The individual will partner with the International and North America regions to drive globally aligned medical brand and evidence generation plans which reflect country and regional insights and needs. This individual must work effectively with his/her cross-functional counterparts in Development, Research, and Commercial, and will sit on the HEME Disease Strategy Team to define and implement the medical affairs strategy for Exa-Cel.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Executive Director, HEME Global Strategy, will have global responsibility to build the Global Medical strategy for Exa-Cel.
  * Communicate the Global Medical strategy to partner functions for further strategic and tactical guidance.
  * Execute the Global components of the medical strategy plan.
  * Partner with Clinical Development, HEOR, RWE, Regional Medical Affairs and partner functions to identify evidence gaps and coordinate evidence generation to generate data in support of global product initiatives.
  * Ensure all Medical Affairs initiatives are aligned with overall brand plans and in compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
  * Determine staffing requirements for the group and successfully recruit, develop and retain an effective team. The successful candidate will evaluate and update process and operating procedures for this group that are consistent with general guidance already in place for the organization.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven relationship building competencies with external stakeholders
• Excellent understanding of healthcare systems in assigned region and the needs of payors
• Overall strong ability to understand the disease state, mechanism of action, value proposition - both from an absolute and relative/competitive standpoint.
• Strong speaking and presentations skills to ensure trustful and authoritative interactions with all stakeholders sets (KOLs, payers, patients, patient advocacy groups, etc.).
• Clear understanding of the Pharma industry environment and ability to build and create a strong strategic plan in collaboration with the Global Medical team and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work comfortably within a cross-functional and matrix environment.
• Therapeutic experience is preferred
• Experience of working in a regional medical affairs role is highly desirable
• Travel up to 30% required.

Education and Experience:

• The successful candidate will have a medical degree or PhD from a well-regarded institution and at least 7 years of experience in industry, with at least 3 of those in an industry managerial role leading clinical and/or medical programs. The ideal candidate will have sub-specialty training in Hematology / Transplant medicine.
• In addition to deep technical competence, she/he will exhibit sound business judgment with an understanding of the significant financial investments and the ultimate impact that the role has on product opportunities and on the Company.
• The Executive Director, HEME Global Strategy will be a natural leader, possessing the skills to build, lead, develop and work with teams and individuals in a global, functionally matrixed environment.
• The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and relationship skills. S/he will communicate with a style that is clear, complete and concise. S/he will have well-established networks and be able to develop and maintain strong professional relationships internally and externally by gaining credibility and confidence with others.

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

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.

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.

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