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Executive Director, Alliance Management

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 264000 - 396000

Posted: 18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 15 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

General Summary:

The Alliance Management Executive Director will lead the Alliance Management team in supporting the effective execution of global partnering at Vertex. All alliance managers will report to the Alliance Management Executive Director who will be responsible for ensuring a consistent Alliance Management user experience across the company and helping to resolve issues across all addition the Alliance Management Executive Director will be a spokesperson for the function within Vertex and be responsible for keeping key stakeholders and senior leaders updated on collaboration status and engaging them in issue resolution and relationship management as appropriate. The Alliance Management Executive Director will continue to build processes and procedures for the Alliance Management function at Vertex as we grow our BD portfolio to ensure risks are appropriately managed stakeholders are engaged our relationships are healthy and that Vertex continues to grow its reputation as a world-class addition to their management and leadership responsibilities the Alliance Management Executive Director will be directly responsible for the effective management of specific collaborations overseeing governance issue resolution and negotiation financial payments and Vertexs continued compliance with our agreements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee entire Alliance Management team and management of all collaborations across the Vertex portfolio

Develop processes and best practices to enhance Alliance Management function at Vertex and support continued growth of our external partnerships

Develop strong relationships internally and externally to ensure coordination in collaboration activities

Proactively issue spot across all collaborations & drive resolution process; effectively negotiate with partners

Oversee governance for specific collaborations

Ensure consistency across Alliance Management function and project teams

Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to lead cross-functional teams; able to manage through ambiguity and influence with and without authority

Strong negotiation skills

Ability to effectively work with senior leaders

Clear concise written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of drug development and commercialization process

Ability to understand and manage complex legal agreements touching on a range of technologies and differing partnership models

Strong active listening and interpersonal skills

Proactive organized and comfortable managing shifting priorities in a rapidly changing environment

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree required

Typically requires 15 years of professional experience or a equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay Range:

$264000 - $396000

Disclosure 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 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 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