Field Medical Director

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality, non-promotional scientific and clinical exchange with national and regional nephrology thought leaders
• Serve as a Medical Affairs resource, providing real-world clinical and practice-based perspectives to support scientific engagement
• Contribute clinical insights to inform strategic planning, including Evidence Generation and Medical Education priorities
• Lead Medical Affairs workstreams, advisory boards, and selected projects
• Collaborate with internal partners to align field activities with scientific priorities and leadership guidance
• Support cross-functional teams through consultative clinical input and participation in joint external engagements
• Maintain compliance with all applicable Medical Affairs policies, standards, and regulations

Requirements

• MD or DO required
• US board certification in Nephrology required
• Ability to travel up to approximately 40% based on business needs
• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, interpretation, and real-world evidence
• Demonstrated ability to engage experienced external clinicians through effective scientific communication
• Experience capturing and synthesizing medical insights to support strategic planning

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of combined clinical and/or industry experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off, including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and Winter
• Educational assistance programs, including student loan repayment
• 401(k) with matching
• Annual bonus and annual equity awards

About the Company

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases and continues to advance a robust clinical pipeline across a range of modalities.