Key Duties & Responsibilities:
• Provides comprehensive expertise and guidance in the Hematology and Gene Therapy Areas
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with local Health Care Professionals, and with local Professional Societies
• Establishes relationships with Thought Leaders to expand research opportunities for Vertex and develops, at local level, advisory, collaborative and/or educational activities aligned to the Vertex strategy
• Establishes and ensures flawless execution of the Canadian Medical Operational Plan, in accordance with corporate policies and procedures and applicable local laws and regulations
• Serves as the reference person for medical input and support to the local operations; supports other Vertex functions so that the appropriate patients in Canada may have access in a safe manner to the benefit of Vertex pain product(s)
• Ensures that the scientific data provided locally to Health Care Professionals and Health Care Authorities is provided with a fair and balanced view
• Acts as the local medical contributor and reviewer/approver of Field Medical Material (proactive and reactive), Promotional Material, Access Material and Medical Information Material for local use
• Maintains a seamless flow of information within and between the local structure, and communicates medical insights obtained locally from appropriate field interactions to inform local and regional strategy/tactics
• Develops and maintains high level of industry, regulatory, clinical and scientific knowledge
• Leads a field team of scientific professionals
• Manages a team of MSLs to implement field initiatives ensuring the development of best practices and through partnership with Vertex’s brand medical colleagues, deliver scientifically-based materials that are compliant with all legal, regulatory, and company guidelines
• Leads the development and execution of Vertex’s external engagement and educational strategies for centers of excellence, HCP’s, and thought leaders
• Identifies key deliverables, insights, and metrics that highlight the value of the MSL organization, the impact to HCPs/Thought Leaders, and to the Vertex organization while ensuring goal achievement
• Collaborates with Field Medical Operations and Medical Excellence to lead the identification of gaps and develops solution-oriented tools, technology infrastructure and training requirements necessary to fulfil field medical activities.