Job Description

General Summary:

The Associate Director, North America Medical Excellence will assist with driving consistency through standardizing Field Medical systems, processes, and capabilities to support Field Medical team members as they engage HCPs across all Vertex disease areas within the region.

This position will partner closely with the North America Medical Excellence Director to identify, align, and build key initiatives such as key digital systems), processes (onboarding, analytics), and capabilities/skills (engagement model, coaching) for North America Field Medical colleagues. This role is highly collaborative, and you will be expected to effectively manage multiple projects, along with working across a variety of internal stakeholders.

This is a remote position. Travel to Global headquarters in Boston and within NA may be required up to 20% of the time.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support for business-critical capabilities, initiatives and projects as identified by the Medical Excellence Director
Lead NA Business requirements, development, and training with DTE/Medical Innovation Lead for digital systems (CRM, CLM, PowerBI) and analytics (MSL KPIs)
Execute regional alignment of the Core Digital Medical Affairs Plan
Support NA MSL and HQ onboarding operations across disease areas (scientific curriculum updates, schedule, certifications)
Serve as Field Medical representative on various cross-functional committees

Knowledge and Skills:

Working knowledge of relevant Medical Affairs regulations and quality standards, with experience in supporting quality, compliance, and legal/ethics training
Demonstrates the ability to work independently and manage projects that require collaboration across functional areas
Innovative, strategic, solution-oriented mentality, with highly collaborative approach
Strong written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills
Experience supporting customer relationship management (CRM) systems or other digital platforms
Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment, as well as a proven track record of working effectively in diverse teams involving multi-functional disciplines

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)
5+ years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience with customer facing Medical Affairs experience

Pay Range:

$153,400- $230,100

Disclosure 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:

Remote-Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

Pay Range:

$153,400 - $230,100

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Remote-Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion – you’re always welcome on-site; or select
2. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
3. 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.

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