Haematology Medical Director- Italy Lazio

Haematology Medical Director- Italy
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Job Description

The Medical Director (MD) will provide medical leadership for Haematology in the country.

The colleague will report directly into the Senior Country Medical Director.

The MD will be accountable for the development and implementation of Country Medical Haem strategy and plans and will work in partnership with cross functional team colleagues to develop and implement cross functional country plans aligned with patient, HCPs' and broader corporate needs.

The Haem MD is also responsible for building and encouraging scientific excellence within the country and will establish and maintain close partnerships with HCPs, scientific societies and patient organisations.

It is estimated that around 40% of the MD's time will be spent working with these stakeholders.

He will also work closely with a cross-functional group that includes Commercial, Market Access, Global, International Medical Affairs organizations, GAPP and Corporate Communications, Legal, Compliance (OBIE), Regulatory, Research & Development, HRBP and Finance.

The individual will work closely with and report directly to the Sr Country Medical Director.

Key responsibilities:

- Demonstrate consistent ethical and professional behavior, with uncompromising commitment to patients

- Ensure all medical involvement and activities are executed in full compliance with Vertex policies, local laws and regulations and codes of practice.

- Build reputation and visibility of Vertex at the country level by providing fair and balanced medical information, communication and education to various stakeholders, supporting research and relevant data generation with the ultimate goal of supporting the safe and effective use of Vertex' medicines in the appropriate patients

- Work closely with the Regional Team and the local Country Medical director to ensure their behavior is consistent with a culture of integrity, transparency and respect, as per Vertex values, throughout the organisation

Medical Strategy

- Develop and ensure flawless execution, via the medical team, of the Haem Medical Strategic and Operational Plan, aligned with the Global and International Medical strategy and local plans, and in accordance with corporate policies and procedures and applicable local laws, regulations and code of practice

- Participate in the development of Life Cycle Management (LCM) Plans

- 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 country, as appropriate

- Provide feedback on Global Development Programs to ensure local needs are taken into account

Scientific Excellence

- Develop and maintain high level, clinical and scientific knowledge in all Vertex therapeutic areas

- Maintain a seamless flow of information within and between the local structure and the International HQ, and communicate medical insights obtained locally from appropriate field interactions to inform local and regional strategy/ tactics

External partnerships

- Ensure excellent working partnerships are developed with Health Care Professionals (HCPs) based on scientific excellence and trust

- Partner with HCPs to provide and obtain insights on therapeutic area issues and questions

- Establish relationships with External Experts to expand research opportunities

- Develop, at local level, advisory, collaborative and/or educational activities aligned to the Vertex strategy

- Contribute to transparent and successful partnerships with national scientific societies, patient organisations, relevant payers, policymakers and relevant industry associations

Medical Communication

- Provide fair and balanced medical information and education to health care professionals and HTA/payer stakeholders that support the safe and effective use of Vertex' medicines in the appropriate patients

- External presentations (local advisory board meetings, symposia, other medical education meetings) to enhance the medical knowledge of pipeline and marketed products, as required and in accordance with local regulations and procedures

- Ensure adequate internal training is provided to medical and XFT, contribute individually as appropriate

Compliance and Pharmacovigilance

- Ensure compliance of medical activities at country level with country Code of Conduct, rules and regulations, company policies, SOPs, GCP and ICH

- Assess local promotional materials and ensure that all claims are fully supported by scientific data, and are presented in an accurate, fair and balanced manner

- Ensure self and other country medical staff have the required skills to identify and report AEs appropriately

- Contribute to managing external communication when significant safety issues arise, with the wellbeing of patients being the ultimate goal

Disease State, Portfolio, Brand and Access support

- Work in partnership with the cross functional team (XFT) colleagues to ensure that the appropriate patients have fair ac