Senior MSL, Cystic Fibrosis – Great Lakes West

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 171,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison for Cystic Fibrosis in the Great Lakes West region (Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and Illinois). This field-based role builds scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, disseminates emerging data, and contributes to the medical plan under management guidance.

You will engage thought leaders, present IB content at SIVs, and support clinical development through trial-site nominations and end-of-study data reviews,

Qualifications

• Advanced clinical life sciences degree required.
• 1–2 years MSL experience in pharma/biotech.
• Strong ability to critically appraise medical literature and present data.

Responsibilities

• Develop trusted relationships with Thought Leaders and HCPs in the region.
• Communicate emerging data and respond to scientific inquiries.
• Contribute to medical plan design and external stakeholder insights.
• Capture interactions accurately in CRM and assist in shaping strategy.
• Represent Vertex at medical congresses with data coverage and booth support.

Skills

Scientific communication

CRM proficiency

Project management

Microsoft Office

Regulatory compliance

Education

Advanced clinical life sciences degree (NP, PA)

Terminal degree preferred (DO, MD, PharmD, PhD)

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison for Cystic Fibrosis in the Great Lakes West region (Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and Illinois). This field-based role builds scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, disseminates emerging data, and contributes to the medical plan under management guidance.

You will engage thought leaders, present IB content at SIVs, and support clinical development through trial-site nominations and end-of-study data reviews,