15 Oct
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Toronto
Job Description
The Eastern Canada Hematology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will serve as a scientific liaison to the medical/academic community in Quebec, the Atlantic provinces, and Ontario. The MSL is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with Health Care Providers/Professionals (HCPs) to ensure the appropriate dissemination of clinical and scientific information regarding Vertex’s compounds in a timely, ethical, and stakeholder-focused manner. The MSL will contribute to shaping the medical plan by providing external stakeholders' insights and contribute to the design and execution of the Canadian Hematology Medical Affairs strategy and plan.
The MSL will engage HCPs in response to scientific educational and research needs with available Vertex resources and provide the latest emerging data in response to specific inquiries, as appropriate.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Through scientific exchange, develops trusting relationships with a predefined list of medical and scientific Thought Leaders and other HCPs.
- Applies principles of the Scientific Engagement Model (SEM) to enhance the quality of interactions.
- Incorporates the medical plan (i.e. strategic imperatives) into interactions and captures feedback in the CRM system to inform internal stakeholders and assist in shaping the medical strategy.
- With guidance from management, utilizes the CRM system and analytics reports to capture interaction details in a time-sensitive manner and to enhance future TL engagements and manage workload.
- Exchanges scientific information effectively and compliantly with external stakeholders at a proficient level of communication for both disease state and product.
- Conceptual and practical knowledge of regional payers within the geography and understands the relationships between those plans and patient care delivery in the region.
- Assists clinical development/clinical operations by understanding IB content and presenting IB material at SIV meetings, providing nominations for trial sites as requested, providing end of study data reviews with investigators as needed.
- With guidance from management, represents Vertex at medical congresses by providing scientific session/abstract coverage, booth staffing coverage, routine TL interactions, contributing to the daily and end of congress summaries.
- After initial guidance, independently performs and completes, in a timely manner, administrative tasks such as CRM entry, vehicle mileage reporting,
expense reporting, calendar entries, trainings assignments, etc. and conducts all activities in compliance with Vertex Policy and Procedures.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as an MSL or in another medical affairs role in the pharma/biotech industry preferred.
- Previous training or experience in Hematology area preferred.
- Prior experience working with relevant stakeholders in Quebec preferred.
- Fluent in English and French (oral and written).
- Ability to complete goals within allotted timeframes and deliver high-quality results.
- Ability to initiate, plan and complete projects in a constantly changing field-based environment.
- Ability to identify issues and create solutions.
- Ability to critically appraise and comprehend medical and scientific literature.
- Ability to effectively present clinical/scientific information in a credible manner in varied settings.
- Good knowledge and understanding of assigned geographic territory and healthcare regulatory environment.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and to work in a matrix environment.
- Ability to apply knowledge of relevant disease and disease management protocols, healthcare environment and competitors to articulate the medical and scientific value of Vertex products.
- Demonstrated good understanding around the compliance and regulatory frameworks that govern the pharmaceutical industry and conducts compliant interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Possesses general working knowledge of payers and unique medical information needs to support access and appropriate use of Vertex medicines.
- Working knowledge of Health Economics and Outcomes Research.
- Has working knowledge of regional payers within geography and relationships between those plans and patient care delivery in the region.
- Remote position based in either Ontario or Quebec.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel overnight up to 60% of the time, including occasional weekend travel.
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 ******** .
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Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.
The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people’s lives.
Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.
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▶️ Senior Medical Science Liaison, Quebec or Ontario
🖊️ Vertex Pharmaceuticals
📍 Toronto