Senior Medical Director, Clinical Development- Nephrology

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US); United States; Hybrid; USD 281,000 - 421,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Paid time off

Education assistance

Commuting subsidy

401(k)

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Senior Medical Director to define the clinical development strategy for povetacicept in primary membranous nephropathy and lead cross-functional teams in trial design, execution, and regulatory submissions. This role may act as Medical Lead for trials and requires extensive pharma/biotech development experience.

The position involves supervisory responsibilities, collaboration across departments, and potential leadership of staff with a hybrid-eligible work

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent ex-US medical degree.
• 12+ years in Pharma/Biotech with clinical development leadership experience.
• Board certification/eligibility in a specialty is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Define a clinical development strategy and asset plans in collaboration with other functions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design and execute clinical trials.
• Prepare regulatory documents and respond to authorities (INDs/CTAs, safety reports, CRs).
• Provide medical leadership for study teams and liaise with Vertex and external partners.
• Oversee medical monitoring and contribute to business development and strategic planning.

Skills

Global clinical research experience

Regulatory interactions

Collaborative leadership

Excellent communication

Board certification readiness

Education

MD/DO or equivalent ex-US medical degree

Board certification/eligibility

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Medical Director will define the clinical development strategy of povetacicept in primary membranous nephropathy, work with cross-functional multidisciplinary teams to define overall asset strategy as well as clinical trials strategy, design and execution, and may serve as the Medical Lead for clinical trials that will be conducted with these compounds.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Defines a clinical development strategy and prepare the clinical development plans, in conjunction with other relevant functional areas
• Participates in the development of study protocols, statistical analysis plans, investigator's brochures, and other key study documents in conjunction with other line functions and with minimal guidance
• Leads the Project Team, and works with cross-functional team members to define a project strategy and ensure execution against approved strategy
• Participates in the preparation of regulatory documents in support of regulatory submissions, including clinical section of INDs and CTAs, safety reports, responses to regulatory authorities, clinical study reports, and other documents as appropriate
• Interfaces with regulatory authorities as appropriate
• Monitors and/or oversees medical monitoring of clinical studies
• Participates in business development and strategic planning activities
• Acts as liaison between clinical development and other internal groups at Vertex for assigned studies
• Provides medical and development leadership for cross-functional teams
• Serves on cross-functional study teams for assigned trials, working with other team members to achieve efficient, high-quality study execution, and data analysis
• Represent Vertex to outside medical personal in the development of clinical protocols and study conduct
• As a people manager within the organization, may have financial accountabilities and human resource responsibilities for assigned staff.

Knowledge and Skills

• Global clinical research experience, and experience interacting with regulatory authorities is highly desired.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-based matrix environment
• Ability to work independently to resolve challenges
• Enterprise-wide thinking and ability to work in ambiguity
• Ability to ensure the completeness of team work
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Board certification/eligibility in a specialty is highly desired.

Education and Experience

MD, DO or equivalent ex-US medical degree

Board certification/eligibility in a specialty is highly desired.

Typically requires 12 years Pharmaceutical/Biotech industry experience, including time managing clinical trials and clinical development programs, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Supervisory experience required

Pay Range

Pay Range: $280,600 - $420,800

Disclosure Statement: The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

• From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation

Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select 2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]

Help Us Achieve Our Mission Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases and conditions. The company has approved therapies for cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia, acute pain and acromegaly, and it continues to advance clinical and research programs in these areas. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including IgA nephropathy, neuropathic pain, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, primary membranous nephropathy, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, type 1 diabetes, generalized myasthenia gravis, and myotonic dystrophy type 1. Vertex was founded in 1989 and has its global headquarters in Boston, with international headquarters in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 16 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X

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