Associate Director, Heme Global Business Systems

Job Description

About Vertex:At Vertex we are relentless in our pursuit of transformative medicines to improve the lives of people with serious on a strong foundation of advancing therapies for cystic fibrosis Vertex continues to expand its leadership across multiple disease areas including cell and gene therapies with the goal of delivering meaningful impact for patients worldwide.

Our Global Heme Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Operations team is at the forefront of innovation commercial strategy and operational excellence driving the evolution of the global cross-functional vein to vein business process for CASGEVY the only CRISPR-based autologous gene therapy approved for people living with Sickle Cell Disease and Transfusion dependent beta thalassemia.

Position Summary:

We areseeking an Associate DirectorHemeCGTBusiness Systemsto lead global system strategy for CASGEVY. This critical role will beresponsible for owning the strategy roadmap and execution of the order management system and key commercial tools and processes essentialto delivering a vein-to-vein autologous CASGEVY continues to scale across 9 markets globally the successful candidate willbring a strategic analytical and collaborative mindsetprovide cross-functional leadershipand drivealignmentamonginternationaland USHeme Business Units Manufacturing Quality and Technology teamsinvolved in CASGEVY delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the product vision roadmap and prioritization for commercial capabilities supporting the Heme Franchise
• Partner with IT and regional stakeholders to translate business priorities into scalable tools processes and product enhancements
• Drive cross-functional alignment across global commercial teams external manufacturing quality and other enabling functions to support business objectives governance and effective decision-making
• Work closely with Quality to ensure appropriate GxP processes controls and requirements are understood and adhered to across relevant systems tools and processes
• Lead change management efforts to support successful implementation stakeholder engagement and adoption of commercial capabilities across the organization
• Drive continuous improvement and ongoing optimization of commercial capabilities to enhance planning execution and operational effectiveness

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success working in cross-functional matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders
• Strong ability to simplify high-level concepts into actionable insights and advise on digital maturity digital transformation and system integrations to the site leadership team
• Analytical problem-solving and strategic planning abilities

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in relevant discipline
• Typically requires 8 years of work experience leading the delivery of customer facing digital programs to promote products and services to external customers or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in GxP regulated systems and related documentation and GxP process and change management is highly preferred

Location:Boston
Flex Designation:On-site/Hybrid

Why Join UsAt Vertex youll be part of a team that is transforming the lives of patients through innovative therapies. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where your contributions will make a meaningful impact.

How to Apply:If you are a driven professional with a passion for operational excellence and process optimization we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter through ourcareersportal.

At Vertex we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI technology automation and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making drive innovation increase efficiency and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

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 Vertexs Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

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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 persons 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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