Executive Director, Medical Affairs MSL (Nephrology)
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Job Description General Summary: General Summary: The Executive Director (ED), Medical Affairs MSL focuses on the strategic direction of the field medical organization and the development of the leaders who will implement that strategyto ensure alignment of the assigned therapeutic/product and pipeline portfolio across diverse sets of external stakeholders. The Executive Director identifies, communicates, and addresses trends in the US healthcare environment and engages with cross-functional partners including research, clinical development, medical, and commercial teams in support of advancing the awareness and understanding of Vertex science. The individual will build, lead and oversee a US Field Medical team >25 FTEs responsible for commercialization of our portfolio of medicines in a given therapeutic area. The leader of leaders manages a team of first-line managers (e.g. regional MSL Directors), with a focus on building a robust-high-performing field medical organization on a national scale. This includes making high-level decisions about budget, staffing, and resource allocation across the disease area. The ED must maintain expertise across multiple mechanisms and treatment paradigms in a highly competitive marketplace and establish relationships with thought leaders (TLs). Additionally, this role is accountable for high-level strategy, business operations, and organizational direction as the portfolio moves towards commercialization. Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Pay Range: $237,500 - $356,200Disclosure 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. Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: Note: 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 |