Senior Director, Manufacturing Network Strategy

Company: Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Location: Boston
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Director, Manufacturing Network Strategy page is loadedSenior Director, Manufacturing Network StrategyApply locations Boston, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id REQ-24841Job DescriptionAs the Senior Director of Manufacturing Network Strategy, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Vertex's manufacturing network to meet the needs of our organization and support the delivery of life-changing therapies to patients worldwide. You will leverage a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical manufacturing environment and your analytical skills to spearhead the development of robust business cases that inform critical strategic and operational decisions related to how Vertex manufactures its therapies. You will be responsible for working with cross functional stakeholders in commercial manufacturing and supply chain, quality, finance, regulatory and development/clinical manufacturing groups to develop and maintain short-term and long-term network strategy goals in service of Vertex's goals to have robust supply chains, efficient but flexible production, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This role is central to advancing Vertex's pipeline and ensuring the financial and operational efficiency of our manufacturing network.This is a Boston based position requiring 3 days/week onsite.Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain manufacturing network strategies, identifying external environment, current network capabilities and performance and internal operational factors that affect how Vertex's network needs to evolve to meet the changing needs of Vertex's business and pipeline.
• In partnership with Disease Area Product Leaders, develop and maintain product-specific manufacturing strategy documents and presentations.
• Partner with Vertex's manufacturing, quality and regulatory leaders, as well as data analytics and finance teams to perform data analysis and modeling, utilizing advanced statistical methods and data visualization tools to optimize manufacturing network performance and scenario planning
• Work with cross functional stakeholders to develop and track progress against short-term and long-term network strategy goals in service of Vertex's goals to have robust supply chains, efficient but flexible production, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the Supply Chain, External Manufacturing and Internal Site Leadership teams to assess long term manufacturing and capability needs of Vertex's network and integrate those considerations into network strategy decisions.
• Partner with technology teams to integrate our technology roadmap goals with our network strategy goals. opportunities to increase tools used on the job to improve the effectiveness and results.Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in science or engineering. MBA or equivalent experience reflecting a strong strategic and operational background
  • 15+ years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or a similarly highly regulated industry, including substantial experience in manufacturing operations and strategic planning with engagement in Technology, Development, or Engineering
  • Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders across functions, especially at the senior leadership level
  • Demonstrated capability in developing and leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects
  • Experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and financial analysis
  • Experience in managing large-scale change initiatives within a manufacturing context
  • Advanced proficiency in data visualization and supply scenario planning tools
  • Demonstrated success in developing operational strategies for new modalities in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
  • Strong project management skills and expertise
  • Excellent communication and facilitation skills#LI-SV1#LI-HybridPay Range:$219,300 - $329,000Disclosure 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 Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
    Company InformationVertex 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 person's 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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.comSimilar Jobs (1)Business Analytics & Reporting Associate Director (Commercial Manufacturing & Supply Chain)locations Boston, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days AgoVertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases - cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia - and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency .Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on Facebook , Twitter/X , LinkedIn , YouTube and Instagram .The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people's lives.Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.
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