Job Description General/Position Summary. The Medical Education Manager will be part of the Canadian Medical Affairs team focusing on the planning and delivery of medical plans and ensuring medical education excellence in Canada. The post holder will be responsible for new and existing programs and work closely with the Medical Advisor and the Therapeutic Areas Medical Directors to build meaningful medical education activities and ensure these are executed compliantly and according to Canadian guidelines. Key Duties & Responsibilities. Works in close collaboration with the Canada Medical Leadership to ensure the timely implementation of the Medical Education plan. Leads the planning and development process aspects of Vertex sponsored medical education events and activities measurable by defined metrics. Builds and manages collaborative relationships with internal cross functional teams and external stakeholders. Timely and appropriate external communications with external stakeholders. Thorough understanding of IMC and medical education requirements for accredited and unaccredited events in Canada. Empowered to ensure compliance and maintain appropriate medical, commercial interactions both internally and externally whilst adhering to applicable legislation and Vertex policies. Confident managing external agencies to ensure timely delivery of work within agreed timelines and budget, whilst safeguarding the quality of work. Ability to work with the office of business integrity and legal to identify, advise and implement process improvements to ensure optimal compliance and process efficiency. Able to travel as required. Required Education Level Minimum level of education needed Bachelors or Masters Degree (or equivalent) level of qualification in life sciences Required Experience 5 years of experience in medical education / pharmaceutical industry Required Knowledge/Skills Experience of planning and delivering medical education projects Ability to professionally communicate with external stakeholders Strong planning and organizational skills Outstanding communication and inter-personal skills High-level of IT literacy, proficient user of Microsoft Office tools Proven capability to manage projects and stakeholders Confident working in a team Fluent in English / French is an asset Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible Flex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select 2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility. Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. #LI-Hybrid 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. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com Help Us Achieve Our Mission 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 — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency . Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X , LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people’s lives. Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.
