Director, Medical Affairs, Nephrology
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Medical Affairs Director for Nephrology in Riyadh, KSA. The role provides medical and scientific leadership in glomerular diseases, requiring a scientific background (MD, PhD, or PharmD) and 10+ years of medical affairs experience in the KSA market.
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Responsibilities
- Critically interpret scientific data and determine impact on scientific and medical understanding of assigned portfolio
- Share country/regional insights with global teams to ensure global medical strategies reflect local needs
- Provide fair and balanced medical information and education to health care professionals and payers
- Foster patient access to Vertex medications by supporting commercial organization in reimbursement dossiers
- Perform/oversee medical/scientific training for field medical teams, commercial, and other internal stakeholders
- Contribute to local Brand Team, representing therapy area scientific and medical expertise
- Ensure compliance at country level with company policies, medical affairs SOPs, GCP and ICH
- Assess local promotional materials and ensure claims are supported by scientific data
Requirements
- Scientific background (e.g., Physician, PhD or PharmD)
- Minimum 10 years of medical affairs experience in multinational pharmaceutical in KSA market
- Strong understanding of Nephrology (Kidney disease)
- Experience in writing or reviewing scientific communications
- Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry International setting
- Ability to develop relationships in a highly matrixed environment
- Experience in designing, planning medical strategies and executing medical education and communication activities
- Strong understanding of statistical methods
- Leadership and significant people manager experience
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Job Description
- The Medical Affairs Director provides medical and scientific leadership in glomerular diseases therapy area (IgAN) within GCC.
- This role will work closely with a cross functional group to ensure scientific and medical strategies are aligned with broader corporate and key stakeholder needs.
- Will ensure the flawless execution of the country medical plans, with a primary focus on KSA.
Key Responsibilities
- Critically interprets scientific data and determines the potential impact of new research on scientific and medical understanding of assigned portfolio.
- Shares country/regional insights with global teams to ensure global medical strategies and activities reflect the needs of the country/region.
- Provides fair and balanced medical information and education to health care professionals and payers that support the safe and effective use of Vertex medications.
- Fosters patient access to Vertex medications, by supporting the commercial organization in the preparation/review of reimbursement dossiers.
- Performs/oversees medical/scientific training for field medical teams, commercial, and other internal stakeholders as required.
- Contributes to the local Brand Team, representing the therapy area scientific and medical expertise.
- Ensures compliance at country level with company policies, medical affairs SOPs, GCP and ICH.
- Assesses local promotional materials and ensures that all claims are fully supported by scientific data.
Key Requirements
- Strong understanding of Nephrology (Kidney disease).
- Experience in writing or reviewing scientific communications.
- Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry International setting.
- Ability to develop relationships in a highly matrixed environment, as well as external relationships with leaders and industry experts.
- Experience in designing, planning medical strategies and executing medical education and communication activities.
- Strong understanding of statistical methods.
- Ability to engage in positive dialogue and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner.
- Leadership and significant people manager experience.
Education And Experience
- Scientific background (e.g., Physician, PhD or PharmD).
- Minimum 10 years of medical affairs experience in multinational pharmaceutical in KSA market.
Flex Designation
- Hybrid Eligible Or On Site Eligible.
- In this Hybrid Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as Hybrid (work remotely up to two days per week) or On Site (five days per week on site with ad hoc flexibility).
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