Executive Director, Medical Information, Technology, and Innovation

Job Description

General Summary:

The Executive Director of Medical Information, Technology, and Innovation (MITI) will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Medical Affairs at Vertex. Reporting to the VP of Medical Affairs, this strategic leader will oversee Global Medical Information (GMI), Digital Medical Affairs, and Analytics, as well as the Medical Review Committee (MRC). This role is critical in delivering global medical information services and driving the implementation of technology-related initiatives aimed at fostering efficiencies and sustainable growth across current and future disease areas, all in alignment with the Vertex 2030 vision.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Medical Affairs regarding Global Medical Information, technology and innovation, including digital systems and analytics and Medical Review processes.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for MITI that aligns with Medical Affairs' globalobjectives and considers corporate impact.

2. Global Medical Information:

• Provide strategic vision and tactical oversight of Medical Information and call centers globally, ensuring high-quality, compliant medical information services.
• Spearhead new projects and refine existing processes to support organizational growth across diverse geographies and disease areas, facilitating collaboration with cross-functional partners.

3. Operational Oversight:

• Manage all MITI processes and systems to ensure the achievement of departmental goals and objectives.
• Oversee a diverse team, including internal staff and external vendors, ensuring compliance with medical information services and the review and approval of non-promotional communications related to Vertex products and disease states.

4. Performance Management:

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of processes and systems, providing regular updates to the Medical Leadership Team (MLT) and suggesting improvements where necessary.
• Forecast budgetary needs for MITI initiatives, managing financial resources effectively to meet departmental goals.

5. Collaborate with Medical Affairs Data, Technology, and Engineering (DTE), Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Patient Safety, Compliance Quality Systems, and the Office of Business, Integrity & Ethics (OBIE) to ensure all systems are compliant and audit-ready.

6. Analytics and Insights:

• Lead an analytics team responsible for tracking activity metrics and mining stakeholder interaction data to uncover insights and trends that inform decision-making and strategy.

7. Technology and Innovation:

• Identify and pursue opportunities for incorporating artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics to enhance existing processes and optimize automation, particularly in Medical Information, Field Medical activities, publication planning and execution.
• Forge strategic partnerships with US and International Field Medical Affairs teams, Data Technology and Engineering (DTE), and external vendors to optimize utilization of existing systems and develop, pilot, and scale innovative digital initiatives within Medical Affairs.

8. Medical Review Committee Leadership:

• Provide leadership and direction to the cross-functional Medical Review Committee (MRC), guiding the development, review, and approval of non-promotional content across all Vertex disease states and product lines.
• Oversee Fact-Checking services that support medical reviewers on the MRC and Communications Review Committee (CRC), ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Leading-edge understanding of emerging and existing technology platforms and digital capabilities within Medical Affairs.
• Broad expertise in data generation and experience defining and championing high-level digital and data roadmaps that inform Global Medical customer and Medical Affairs investment strategy.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills - able to influence cross-functionally.
• Excellent leadership capabilities with demonstrated skill in building, inspiring and motivating effective teams and fostering productive collaborations.
• Ability to think strategically and effectively influence, assess, plan, and prepare robust strategies for stakeholders.

Education and Experience:

• Doctorate level, advanced degree (M.D., Ph.D., or PharmD)
• 10+ years of medical affairs experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment, ideally including both customer-facing and operational roles.
• 6+ years in leadership roles with proven experience in change management.

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