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Senior Director - US Medical Affairs - Nephrology

$252k - $378k

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Senior Director of US Medical Affairs for its nephrology portfolio. This strategic leadership role involves planning and executing asset launches and lifecycle management, building and leading a medical team, and serving as the primary scientific authority for assigned nephrology products.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of US medical affairs strategy for assigned nephrology assets from pre-launch through lifecycle management
  • Serve as primary internal medical-scientific authority, interpreting clinical trial data and real-world evidence to inform strategy
  • Build and manage a team of Medical Directors and Associate Medical Directors
  • Cultivate relationships with US nephrology thought leaders and academic investigators to support evidence generation
  • Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory teams to ensure aligned launch execution

Requirements

  • Terminal doctoral degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, DO, or equivalent)
  • 10+ years pharmaceutical/biotech medical affairs or related scientific experience
  • Minimum 3 years supervisory/people management experience leading medical teams
  • Strong nephrology, immunology, or related therapeutic area scientific knowledge
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute US market launch strategies
  • Strategic acumen with proven cross-functional execution in matrixed environments
  • Strong written and oral communication skills to influence senior leadership

Compensation: $252,000 - $378,000 base

Vacancy posted 9 days ago
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