Executive Medical Director, Global Medical Lead (Pain)
Listed compensation
$328k-$492k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · hybrid
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Vertex Inc. as a Executive Medical Director, Global Medical Lead (Pain) in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $328K - $492K
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Annual bonus eligible
- Annual equity awards
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Generous paid time off including week-long company shutdown in Summer and Winter
- Commuting subsidy
- Matching charitable donations
- 401(k)
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers hybrid flexibility, competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with Vertex Inc. in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Executive Medical Director leads global medical strategy, evidence generation, and cross-functional alignment for the Pain disease area. They are responsible for managing the global medical affairs team, engaging with key external experts, and ensuring scientific excellence across all medical activities.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent advanced life sciences degree. The role requires at least 15 years of experience, including 7 years of supervisory experience and 6 years of leadership in medical affairs or clinical development.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Key Skills
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Vertex holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 81/100, 12 active listings.
The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$410k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $388k in an average-cost state. 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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