Comparative Medicine Manager (Biotechnology)

Location: San Diego, United States. Hybrid work is available up to two remote days per week, or the role may be performed on-site five days per week with ad hoc flexibility.

Salary: $113,400–$170,000 annually, plus annual bonus and equity awards.

Company

Vertex is a global biotechnology company focused on scientific innovation.

What you will do

• Lead and support day-to-day operations of the San Diego vivarium, including contract personnel and activities at the contracted Seattle site.
• Coordinate global animal procurement with research teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Support IACUC management, protocol documentation, inspections, corrective actions, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide technical support for in vivo studies and troubleshoot operational issues affecting research.
• Coordinate user onboarding and technical training for vivarium procedures, animal handling, and compliant study conduct.
• Develop SOPs, policies, guidance, training materials, and process improvements across local and global vivarium functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in animal science, biology, veterinary technology, life sciences, or a related field.
• Experience supporting vivarium operations, laboratory animal research, or in vivo study execution.
• Experience with IACUC processes, animal welfare regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience developing SOPs, policies, training materials, and procedural documentation.
• Strong organizational, project management, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide hands-on technical support and work across scientific, operational, compliance, and global teams.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or operational discipline.
• Experience training technical users, supporting onboarding, and coordinating cross-functional projects with global stakeholders.
• AALAS LATg, ILAM, and/or CPIA certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid or on-site work options under the Flex @ Vertex program.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including summer and winter company shutdowns.
• Educational assistance, student loan repayment, commuting subsidy, charitable donation matching, and 401(k).
• Annual bonus and equity award eligibility.