Vertex Pharmaceuticals Looking for Senior MSL, KSA, Field-based at Saudi Arabia Full Time

Job Description

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Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. We bring together the brightest minds, investing in science and taking smart risks, we go all in. For the lives we have changed and for those who are still waiting, we will never stop fighting until we discover cures. We have research and development sites and commercial offices around the world, all dedicated to bringing the next transformative treatments to people with serious diseases. Our headquarters are in Boston and London. We are now investing and building operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and have an exciting new opportunity for Senior MSL, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Senior MSL for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia provides scientific and medical expertise for the assigned Vertex therapeutic Haematology area, both to external and internal stakeholders. S/he is a subject matter expert for these medicines. The role is field based, attending office and travel as per the work requirement is expected.

Key Responsibilities

• The Senior MSL acts with an uncompromising commitment to patients and supports the flawless execution of TA country medical plan projects and is committed to provide fair and balanced medical information and education to health care professionals, patient groups and payers that support the safe and effective use of Vertex medicines as per indication.
• Has a very strong knowledge of Haematology in Saudi Arabia.
• Respond to Requests for information on clinical data and act as primary resources on Vertex product data.
• Build trust through open and transparent collaboration with health care professionals, patient associations, and payers.
• Demonstrate consistent ethical and professional behavior, with uncompromising commitment to patients.
• Know the local health care system and keep up-dated on changes in environment in the country, including rules and regulations.
• Build reputation and visibility of Vertex at the country level by the provision of high-quality medical information and education both internally and externally.
• Leverage local medical insights to best adapt the medical strategy.
• Pro-active and cross-functional collaboration in the assigned TA(s) with the country team
• Lead Medical Education initiatives in close alignment with KSA and IHQ office based medical colleagues.
• Contribute to the local TSO Team and in addition provide country insights to IHQ Brand team as required, representing the TA (scientific and medical expertise) and ensuring all activities address patient well-being and respect data integrity.
• Support execution of the Country Medical plan(s).

Vertex Values and Behaviors

The Senior MSL is expected to champion a we wins attitude, actively collaborating across functions, fostering teamwork and establishing mutual support and trust, in the fearless pursuit of excellence the courage to start, the passion to finish, with an uncompromised commitment to patients.

Key Requirements

• Medical doctor, or PharmD / PhD with appropriate experience in Medical Affairs
• Very good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry
• Haematology experience
• Skilled in working in matrix teams
• Proven experience in designing, planning, and executing medical education and communication activities
• Good understanding of study designs, statistical methodology and interpretation of scientific data
• Experience in writing or reviewing scientific communications
• Cognizant of local regulation ruling promotion and interactions with stakeholders
• Knowledge of key Marketing and Market Research terms and modes of analysis
• Excellent communication skills
• Very good English language level

Developmental value

• Matrix team experience with opportunity to develop and demonstrate leadership skills in a serial innovation biotech company with transformative precision medicines treated the underlying cause of disease.

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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