Director, Lab Systems Engineering
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Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
General / Position Summary
The Director Business Engagement & Technology Lab Solutions will lead a global team responsible for the architecture delivery security support and continuous evolution of enterprise laboratory technology platforms including laboratory Operational Technology (OT) such asinformation/cyber security sensors and IoT enabled lab environments-across all Vertexlabs and manufacturing shop floors. This role serves as a senior technology and business partner ensuring reliable compliant and scalable lab operations while advancing the future of the physical and digital laboratory.
Operating within highly regulatedGxPand SOX environments the Director is accountable for operational excellence financial stewardship and risk management across a complex laboratory technology landscape including ownership ofanapproximately $10M annual operating parallel the role provides strategic leadership in identifying piloting and scaling innovative technologiessuch as intelligent and agentic workflows passive data capture from laboratory endpointsIoTenabledenvironments and wearable orsensorbasedsolutionsto accelerate scientific outcomes and enablenextgenerationlab capabilities.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Build and sustain strongtrustbasedrelationships with senior business quality and DTE leaders acting as a strategic partner with sustained impact on enterprise laboratory goals.
Lead develop andretaina highly effective Lab Engineering Support team leveraging internal resources and external partners through a managed service provider model.
Ensure stable secure and compliant laboratory technology operations across both IT andOT environments by implementingindustrystandardbest practices aligned with cyber security ITSM ITIL and DTE system lifecycle standards.
Serve as the primary point of accountability for laboratory technology(including laboratory IT and OT systems)operatingwithinGxPandSOXregulatedenvironments partnering closely with DTE Compliance Cyber Security Internal Audit and Quality Assurance.
Own and manageanapproximately $10M operating budget ensuring disciplined financial planning forecasting vendor management and value realization across services and platforms.
Partner with business stakeholders across the enterprise to manage and prioritize service demand balancing operational stability risk and strategic investment.
Oversee a portfolio of programs projects platform releases and enhancements ensuringhighqualitydelivery adherence to timelines and alignment with business outcomes.
Establish track and communicate operational performance metricsfinancial impact and value drivers associated with laboratory technology investments.
Continuously enhance internal processes related to security demand management resource planning project delivery platform releases and ongoing operational support.
Leadtechnologydriveninitiatives that modernize the laboratory environment by evaluating and advancing emerging capabilities such as intelligent automation agentic workflows passive data captureIoTenabledinstruments and connected lab environments.
Translate innovation opportunities into pragmatic compliant roadmaps that improve scientific productivity operational efficiency andlongtermscalability.
Document and present complex technical issues architectural options and recommendations clearly to technical andnontechnicalaudiences.
Manage strategic relationships with technology vendors and service providers to ensure performance security compliance andlongtermvalue.
Attract develop andretaintop talent; serve as a people manager with full accountability for performance management talent development and financial stewardship of assigned staff.
Required Education Level
- Bachelors degree(B.S. or equivalent).
- Advanced degree preferred.
Required Experience
Requires 10 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience managingenterprisescaletechnology platforms and support organizations.
Proven experienceoperatingwithinGxPandSOXregulatedenvironments.
Experience leading complex programs portfolios and vendor ecosystems with financial accountability.
Required Knowledge / Skills
Strongseniorlevelbusiness engagement and stakeholder partnership capabilities.
Deep understanding of enterprise technology operations cyber security IT service management and system lifecycle practices.
Proven people leadership experience witha track recordof building and sustaininghighperformingteams.
Program portfolio demand andfinancial managementexpertise.
Excellent analyticalproblemsolving communication andexecutivelevelpresentation skills.
Ability to balance operational stability with innovation in regulated environments.
Experience working across globalmultisitelaboratory organizations.
Experienceleveragingmanaged services and external partners at scale.
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Pay Range:
$198000 - $297000Disclosure Statement:
The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors including skills competencies experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
At Vertex our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career financial family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter) educational assistance programs including student loan repayment a generous commuting subsidy matching charitable donations 401(k) and so much more.
Flex Designation:
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex 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.
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
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About Company
Vertex Pharmaceuticals invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.
