Manager Preclinical Research Strategy and Operations (Biotechnology)

Location: Boston, MA, United States. Hybrid option allows remote work up to two days per week; on-site option requires five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Salary: $124,000–$186,000 annual base salary, plus eligibility for an annual bonus and annual equity awards.

Company

Vertex is a global biotechnology company focused on scientific innovation and developing better outcomes for patients.

What you will do

• Support strategic and operational initiatives across the Preclinical Sciences organization.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Legal, Outsourced Contracting, Lab Operations, Business Continuity, and Records Management.
• Manage vendor engagement, contracting workflows, departmental documentation, and operational deliverables.
• Identify process gaps and implement workflow improvements, practical solutions, and scalable operating practices.
• Lead or support change management for new processes, systems, tools, and organizational priorities.
• Develop procedures, guidance documents, trackers, dashboards, status updates, and leadership communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Life Sciences, Operations, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic operations, business operations, project management, or a related function.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, life sciences, laboratory, or other regulated environments.
• Experience with operational process improvement, change management, vendor and contract processes, and project tracking.
• Experience with Coupa, Icertis, and Science Exchange.
• Strong organizational, communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and reporting skills, including proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, and Word.

Nice to have

• Experience with digital tools, dashboards, or AI-assisted technologies for planning, documentation, communication, and operational efficiency.
• Knowledge of records retention, compliance, documentation standards, procurement workflows, legal review, and outsourced contracting.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid or on-site work design under the Flex @ Vertex program.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with resources supporting financial, family, and wellbeing needs.
• Generous paid time off, including summer and winter company shutdowns.
• Educational assistance, student loan repayment support, commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, and 401(k).
• Continuous learning opportunities focused on AI, technology, automation, and industry trends.