Field Medical Director

General Summary:

The Field Medical Director (Nephrology) is a key member of the Vertex Medical Affairs team providing a real‑world clinical practice perspective to Medical Affairs by delivering high‑quality scientific and clinical engagement with key stakeholders. This role also serves Medical Affairs objectives by leading projects, serving as a cross-functional scientific resource and actively contributing to strategic and tactical planning.

The Field Medical Director supports targeted medical communication and insight generation primarily with thought leaders but will also interact with payers, professional societies and advocacy organizations. Through these activities, the Field Medical Director is integral to achieving Vertex scientific communication objectives and that external clinical perspectives are effectively reflected in strategic priorities including evidence generation priorities and medical education planning.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a Medical Affairs resource, providing real‑world clinical and practice‑based perspective to support scientific engagement.
• Conduct high‑quality, non‑promotional scientific and clinical exchange with national and regional nephrology thought leaders.
• Contribute clinical insights to inform strategic planning, including but not limited to Evidence Generation and Medical Education priorities
• Collaborate closely with internal Medical Affairs partners to align field activities with scientific priorities and leadership guidance.
• Lead Medical Affairs workstreams, advisory boards, and selected projects as appropriate.
• Support cross-functional teams through consultative clinical input and participation in joint external engagements as needed.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable Medical Affairs policies, standards, and regulations governing scientific exchange.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of clinical trial design/interpretation, real‑world evidence, and data interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct high‑quality, non‑promotional scientific exchange with national and regional thought leaders.
• Ability to integrate clinical practice experience into meaningful and balanced scientific dialogue.
• Effective scientific communication skills with the credibility to engage experienced external clinicians.
• Experience capturing and synthesizing medical insights to support Medical Affairs planning.
• Solid understanding of Medical Affairs compliance, governance, and SOPs.
• Ability to prioritize activities based on scientific need and impact.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross‑functionally within Medical Affairs.
• Ability to travel up to approximately 40%, based on business needs, including field engagements and scientific meetings.

Education and Experience:

• MD or DO required
• US board certification in Nephrology required
• Ten or more years of combined clinical and/or industry experience strongly preferred