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Financial Planning and Analysis Associate Director

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 156000 - 234000

Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

JOBTITLE: Financial Planning & Analysis Associate Director

LOCATION: 50 Northern Ave. Boston Massachusetts 02210

OPENINGS: 1

DUTIES:

Provide financial direction and strategic insight to functional leaders defining and delivering short term and long-term goals including identification of key value drivers and Business KPIs.

Provide strategic decision support influencing decisions andidentifyingopportunities to invest save costs and mitigate risks on a global basis.

Lead financial planning process for areas of responsibility including budget forecast and long-range plan to provide meaningful forward-looking direction to develop key scenarios and toidentifykey risks and uncertainties planning for potential mitigation.

Lead financial performance management for areas of responsibility including monthly accruals forecast and operating review withfocuson understanding the key drivers of short-term performance and communicating the range ofpossible outcomes.

Design enhance andmaintainbusiness valuation and cost of goods sold financial models for areas of responsibility providing COGs and gross margin analysis and opportunities for cost improvement at launch and long-term.

Partner within FP&A and with accounting DTE and HR to ensure there is clear ownership and management of the deliverables from those teams and that finance services are delivered seamlessly to the business.

Ensure financial integrity and robust corporate governance and compliance of financial aspects for areas of responsibility.

Telecommuting permitted up to 40%.

REQUIREMENTS: Employer will accept aBachelors degree inBusiness Administration Finance Accountingor a related field and8years of experience in the job offered or ina Financial Planning & Analysis Associate Director-related occupation.

Position requires demonstrable experience in the following:

Experience calculating Cost of Goods Sold the manufacturing costing for biologics products in the pharmaceutical industry.Understanding ofthe overall pharmaceutical manufacturing and supply chain expenses. Experience in building financial models to assess the manufacturing network strategy which is key to deciding anddeterminingthe geographical location of each supplier risks associated with manufacturing decisions and implications from a geopolitical and costs impact in gross margin point of view.
Experience with investment of capital expenses (CapEx) that are significant in terms of materiality in the pharmaceutical industry and business partnering with the executive team.
Strong skillsutilizingMS Office and financial software applications including Oracle Hyperion to report andconsolidatedata. Experience building automation in financial software tools including Power BI to create automated dashboards.
Experience using Inventory Management Systems including Oracle Inventory Management to measurethe inventorylevels.
Ability to coordinate budget and forecast financial cycles which consists of assessingthe futureexpenses for manufacturing and supplychain. This includesconsolidatingthe data and numbers and challenging different stakeholder assumptions. Experience assessing the future expenses and investmentsfor the company in the next fiscal year or next 10 years the long rate plan.
Ability to coordinate the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) which includes assessing the manufacturing cost of the product portfolio of thebiologicsbusiness unit. ExperienceleveragingCOGS to assess the profitability of products and perform strategic financial calculations for the company. Experience using COGS to measure future investments in the company portfolio.
Ability to lead and drive change in developing business environments and tight deadlines across multiple zones.
Experience conducting portfolio analysis valuation and ROI/ROIC. Strong analytical skills used in forecast cycle variance versus actual expenses is necessary toidentifyif expenses are higher or lower versus expectations and toanticipateanycompanyrisk or opportunity.
Experience analyzing manufacturingcosttodeterminefuture biologics portfolio COGSin order tounderstand drug substance performance and overhead costing. Experience articulating correct volume production relying on pharmaceutical manufacturing chain knowledge.
Experience conducting financial analysis of net present value to calculate investment of the manufacturing network strategy. This includes building financial models considering revenue COGS and investment building and profit and loss per year and evaluating projects net present value. Experience comparing different scenarios in terms of net present value to evaluate financial profitability.
Serve as a key financial leader toexecutiveteam by providing financial direction through assessing expenses and contributing monthly strategic insight explaining the variances versus forecast cycles. Develop remediation plans to avoid risks and overspending.Identifyopportunities tocompensaterisk.
Experience assessing manufacturing chain investment scenarios including different supplier investments with significant materiality of over $50 million USD and providing guidance on investment financial implications.
Experience calculating manufacturing cost per dose to decipher future gross margin of biologics future launches.
Define and deliver short term andlong termgoals for Commercial Manufacturing and Supply Chain Cell & Gene Therapy and Biologics programs including identification of key value drivers and Business KPIs as well as provision of strategic decision support influencing decisions and identifying opportunities to invest save costs and mitigate risks on a global basis.

Rate ofPay: $160722.00- $234000.00

CONTACT: Send Resume tofuturetalent@.Reference12140.822.EOE.

Pay Range:

$156000 - $234000

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