Medical Science Liaison (Heme) West (CA, CO, UT, WA, OR)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Senior Medical Science Liaison to partner with hematology healthcare professionals, focusing on sickle cell, thalassemia, and transplant indications. The role emphasizes building trusted relationships with key opinion leaders, delivering scientific insights, and supporting medical strategy and education across a defined US territory with up to 70% travel.

Field-based activities and collaboration with Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs are essential, with

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PharmD/PhD/MD or equivalent) with 5+ years of post-degree MSL/medical affairs experience.
• Experience in hematology or transplant therapies preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 70% and work in a field-based role.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with thought leaders and HCPs.
• Provide scientific and clinical insights to inform medical strategy.
• Engage with investigators and present at medical congresses.
• Utilize CRM and analytics to optimize territory activities.
• Support clinical development through IB content review and site nominations.
• Mentor colleagues and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Scientific communication

Regulatory understanding

Payer dynamics

Field engagement

Education

Advanced degree (PharmD/PhD/MD or equivalent)

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Role: Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) serving as a scientific partner to HCPs in Hematology, focusing on Sickle Cell, Thalassemia, and Transplant.

Objectives include building trusted relationships with Thought Leaders, providing scientific and clinical insights, and supporting medical strategy and education. Responsibilities entail engaging with key opinion leaders, incorporating medical plans into territory activities, utilizing CRM and analytics for effective engagement, and representing Vertex at medical congresses. The Sr MSL also supports clinical development by understanding IB content, contributing to site nominations, and assisting investigators with data reviews. Additionally, they may mentor colleagues and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Requirements include a minimum of a 5-year advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, etc.) and experience as an MSL or in related medical affairs roles, preferably in hematology or transplant. Essential skills encompass scientific communication, understanding of healthcare regulations, payer dynamics, and proficiency with CRM tools. The role requires up to 70% travel and fluency in English and the local language. High-value specifics include focus on hematology therapeutics, rare blood disorders, compliance with GxP, and engagement in scientific education and research support. Work setup involves field-based activities within a defined geographic territory.