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Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) will serve as a scientific liaison to the medical/academic community and 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' compounds in a timely, ethical and stakeholder-focused manner. The Sr MSL will contribute to shaping the medical plan by providing external stakeholders' insights, and contribute to the designing and execution of the Medical Affairs strategy and plan. The Sr 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.

• Develop and foster effective and trusting relationships with Thought Leaders and identify and engage other appropriate HCPs resulting in scientific engagement with a large network of CF care providers and opinion leaders.
• Understand the inter-relationships both within and between academic centers and utilise this expertise to enhance Thought Leader and HCP engagements.
• Consistently incorporate all aspects of the SEM (Scientific Engagement Model) into all interactions, enhancing the quality of interactions and overall relationships as assessed by field coaching observations.
• Independently incorporate the medical plan into interactions and territory planning (i.e. Listening priorities) and capture valuable feedback in the CRM system to inform internal stakeholders and assist in shaping the medical strategy.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of the utility and functionality of the CRM system/data analytics tools, allowing for the time-sensitive capture of interaction details.
• Use CRM/Analytics to enhance future TL engagements and manage workload.
• Discuss scientific information effectively and compliantly with external stakeholders at an advanced level of communication for both disease state and product, as assessed by management coaching and field observations.
• Have in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge of payers in the region and possess an in-depth understanding of the impact of payers on patient care delivery.
• Assist clinical development/clinical operations by fully 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.
• Represent 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 and may provide logistical guidance as the “MSL congress lead” through organising and scheduling abstract/session coverage and preparing and delivering the conference debrief.
• May serve as a mentor or trainer for colleagues with less experience; for example, assisting with new hire MSL onboarding.
• Conduct all activities in compliance with Vertex policy and procedures and perform all administrative tasks in a timely manner such as CRM entry, vehicle mileage reporting, expense reporting, calendar entries, training assignments, etc.

• Ability to complete goals within allotted timeframes, and deliver high quality results.
• Ability to plan and complete projects in a constantly changing field-based environment.
• Ability to create solutions to identified issues.
• Ability to appraise and comprehend medical and scientific literature.
• Ability to effectively present clinical/scientific information in a credible manner in varied settings.
• Good knowledge of assigned geographic territory.
• In-depth understanding of healthcare regulatory environment.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and work in a matrix environment.
• Apply proficient knowledge of relevant disease and disease management protocols, healthcare environment and competitors to articulate the medical and scientific value of our products.
• Demonstrated working understanding around the compliance and regulatory frameworks that govern the pharmaceutical industry and conduct compliant interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of payers and unique medical information needs to support access and appropriate use of Vertex medicines.
• Good knowledge of Health Economics and Outcomes Research.
• Fluent in English & Local Language (oral and written).
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 70%, including occasional weekend travel.

• Minimum requirement for advanced biomedical or life sciences degree (e.g., Masters, NP, PA).
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of experience as an MSL, or in other medical affairs roles in the pharma/biotech industry or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous training or experience in designated therapeutic area is helpful.

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