Senior Pain MSL: Launch Lead & Medical Strategy

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison to support the pain program, focusing on near-term launch and scientific engagement with HCPs and researchers. The Sr MSL will contribute to shaping the medical plan and using Vertex resources to address inquiries with up-to-date data.

Responsibilities include building relationships with Thought Leaders, expanding engagement across academic centers, and ensuring SEM compliance.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in biomedical or life sciences required; terminal degree desirable.
• Typically 5+ years as an MSL or in medical affairs in pharma/biotech.

Responsibilities

• Develops relationships with Thought Leaders and allied HCPs across pain management.
• Engages with academic centers and IDNs to enhance TL/HCP engagements.
• Incorporates SEM principles into interactions and territory planning.
• Captures feedback in CRM to inform medical strategy.
• Discusses clinical, scientific and health economic information with external stakeholders.
• Represents Vertex at medical congresses with abstract coverage and TL interactions.
• Mentors colleagues and supports new hire onboarding.
• Ensures compliance with Vertex policies and timely administrative tasks.

Skills

Pain biology

Scientific engagement

CRM proficiency

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Medical plan knowledge

Education

Advanced bio degree

PhD/MD preferred

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison to support the pain program, focusing on near-term launch and scientific engagement with HCPs and researchers. The Sr MSL will contribute to shaping the medical plan and using Vertex resources to address inquiries with up-to-date data.

Responsibilities include building relationships with Thought Leaders, expanding engagement across academic centers, and ensuring SEM compliance.