Job Description
The Executive Medical Director, Regional Medical Affairs will be based in Munich, Germany and plays a pivotal leadership role in shaping and advancing the vision for the Medical Affairs organization across the designated region. This individual is charged with developing and executing comprehensive Medical Affairs strategy and programs that facilitate successful product launches within the designated therapeutic area and region.
A key aspect of the role is the close collaboration with cross-functional leadership teams to ensure that the unique needs and priorities of the regions are effectively integrated into a unified Global Medical Affairs strategy. This collaborative approach ensures alignment and maximizes impact at both the regional and global levels.
Additionally, the Executive Medical Director works in partnership with the cross-functional teams, including Commercial, Market Access, GAPP, Corporate Communications, Legal, Compliance (OBIE),Regulatory, Global Medical, Research & Development, HR Business Partners, and Finance. Through these partnerships, the leader drives cross-functional alignment, anticipates future organizational needs, and makes meaningful contributions to the long-term success of both the region and Vertex as a whole.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides a governance framework and oversight of Medical Affairs activities across the designated region, providing strategic input and guidance to the Country Medical Directors and/or country colleagues
Accountable for development and execution of designated region and disease area medical plan in accordance with corporate policies and procedures and applicable local laws, regulations and code of practice
Align medical strategy with organizational goals by ensuring own and team responsibilities and goals are aligned with the long-term aims of the organisation and other departments.
Leads the strategic regional input and forward-thinking medical insight into development of Lifecycle Management (LCM) plans ensuring that all the data generation activities demonstrate coherent strategy, and are aligned according to designated region evidence gaps and Global Medical Affairs Strategy
Drive data generation studies/projects to enhance medical-scientific knowledge in the Therapeutic Area(s) and ensure implementation of RWD initiatives and LCM plans in the region, as appropriate
Accountable for supporting the Regional Medical Leads in the development, implementation and execution of the Regional Medical Strategy and plan for pipeline therapies
Establishes and tracks medical KPIs that demonstrate impact on business and patient outcomes.
Uses scenario planning and market foresight to prepare for multiple potential realities, adapting strategies and plans to respond to evolving internal and external environments.
Applies structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to identify solutions that maximize medical and business impact
Develop and maintain high level, clinical and scientific knowledge designated therapy area and good knowledge of all Vertex therapeutic areas.
Provide strong leadership inspiring and empowering a dedicated medical team and promoting a culture of continuous development.
Accountable for the recruitment, development, management and coaching the regional HQ medical team
Leverages the capabilities and expertise of the team to ensure successful execution of medical plans
Identifies and addresses team skill gaps, considering how to accelerate internal talent or attract external to meet needs of a future-ready organization.
Adheres to formal goal-setting, talent and performance cycles ensuring individual development plans (IDPs) are in place
Navigates ambiguous or rapidly evolving situations, and coach the team during periods of uncertainty or change.
Responsible to build and maintain excellent working partnerships with Health Care Professionals (HCPs) based on scientific excellence and trust
Partner with HCPs to provide and…