Medical Lead Haematology- Denmark and Nordics
Semma Therapeutics
Job Description
Medical Lead Haematology provides medical expertise for specific projects within a therapeutic area (TA) and is aligned to specific medicines. The incumbent will have in-depth knowledge for those medicines. This person acts with an uncompromising commitment to patients and supports the flawless execution of TA country medical projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides 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
- Builds trust through open and transparent collaboration with health care professionals, patient associations and payers
- Demonstrates consistent ethical and professional behavior, with uncompromising commitment to patients
- Knows the local health care system and keeps up to date on changes in environment in the country, including rules and regulations
- Builds reputation and visibility of Vertex at the country level by the provision of high quality medical information and education both internally and externally
- Participates in the International Medical Affairs Team
- Provides support in the assigned TA(s) to the country team; collaborates collaborate in cross-functional teams at country level
- Contributes to the local Brand Team, representing the TA (scientific and medical expertise) and ensuring all activities address patient well-being and respect data integrity
- Supports the development of reimbursement dossiers
- Supports the execution of the Country Medical plan(s) agreed with the Therapeutic Area (TA) leads and CMD
- Supports the marketing team for the development of promotional tools and initiatives in compliance with Vertex policies and local regulatory requirements
- Provides scientific training to the Marketing and Commercial teams
Knowledge and Skills:
- Medical Degree
- Good understanding of Haemoglobinopathies (clinical or scientific)
- Cognizant of local regulation ruling promotion and interactions with stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluency in English and good knowledge of any Scandinavian languages
- Skilled in working in cross-functional matrix teams
- Strong understanding of study designs, statistical methods and interpretation of scientific data
- Good understanding of pharmaceutical industry and Medical Affairs
- Understanding of Danish/ Nordics healthcare regulations
- Proven experience in designing, planning and executing medical education and communication activities
- Experience in writing or reviewing scientific communications
- Ability to travel within Denmark and Nordics as required.
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. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
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