Associate Medical Director, Hematology BeNeLux
Associate Medical Director, Hematology BeNeLux
Apply locations Belgium, Brussels Haarlem, Netherlands time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-25102
Job Description
General/Position Summary
The Associate Medical Director, (AMD) - Hematology BeNeLux provides medical leadership for the specific strategy and projects within the Hematology Therapeutic Area (TA) in the BeNeLux cluster. S/he is the lead and subject matter expert for Vertex medicines in this TA and will work closely with the local and International cross-functional team to ensure that scientific and medical strategies are aligned with broader corporate and patient needs. This person must have the ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed environment and have a successful track record of developing project strategies and translating and executing tactics. S/he is expected to have a strong commitment to achieving corporate and medical objectives while maintaining the highest ethical, regulatory and scientific standards. This role reports directly into the BeNeLux Country Medical Affairs Director (CMD).
This is a Hybrid position that can be based either in Belgium or in the Netherlands. Fluency in English, French and Dutch is required.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
* Provide fair and balanced medical information and education to health care professionals and payers that support the safe and effective use of Vertex’ medicines in appropriate patients.
* Build trust through open and transparent collaboration with health care professionals, patient associations and payers.
* Develop collaborative networks inside and outside Vertex to access best ideas, expertise, and capabilities.
* Develop and strengthen country medical affairs’ credibility within and outside of the organization.
* Demonstrate consistent ethical and professional behavior, with uncompromising commitment to patients.
* Know the BeNeLux health care systems and keep updated on changes in environment in the three countries, including relevant rules and regulations.
* Actively participate to the International TA Medical Affairs Team(s) meetings and projects sharing best practices from country projects.
* Create, or co-create, and fully execute the Country Heme Medical plan(s) agreed with the International Therapeutic Area (TA) lead and the BeNeLux CMD.
* Work in partnership with all cross functional team colleagues to ensure access and appropriate use of company’s products in the TA.
* Ensure highest level of support and contribution through the preparation/review of reimbursement dossiers, scientific engagement of key stakeholders and presentation of scientific data as required to key stakeholders in the access process.
* Support Regulatory, PV/MI, Clinical Research and health economics teams in medical scientific questions.
* Support for issues related to supply and distribution, product quality, benefit-risk, market actions and product withdrawals.
* Reviewing and certification of promotional and non-promotional materials in the respective area according to the company SOP and to local country and regional regulations.
* Responsible for medical interpretation of data (clinical trials, registries, published literature, etc.) for in-development and marketed medicines.
* Keep product and development project information up to date based on internal and external publication.
* Contribute to the local Brand Team, representing the TA (scientific and medical expertise) and ensuring all activities address patient well-being and respect data integrity.
* Provide local feed-back to International Heme TA Lead for Global Development and Life Cycle Management Programs, to ensure local needs are taken into account.
* Support as needed the execution of clinical development trials in the country.
Required Education Level
* Medical Degree or PhD.
Experience and Knowledge/Skills required
* Solid experience in Medical Affairs and Drug development within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry with significant experience in preparing product launches in BeNeLux.
* Fluency in spoken and written French, Dutch & English required.
* Medical Affairs Experience in Hematology, Cell and Gene Therapy or orphan drugs.
* Experience in Medical Affairs and Drug development within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
* Skilled in working in cross-functional matrix teams.
* Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with external experts within a TA.
* Experience in designing, planning, and executing medical education and communication activities.
* Familiarity with clinical trial processes across different phases of development and resolving clinical trial related issues.
* Good understanding of statistical methods.
* Experience in writing or reviewing scientific communications.
* Cognizant of local reimbursement processes and understanding of required medical contribution to pricing/reimbursement dossiers.
* Track record in effectively managing risk and compliance.
* 50% travel required in the Benelux area.
Flex Designation:
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible
Flex Eligibility Status:
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.
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.
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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
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