Manager, Quality Control (Biotech)

Location: Boston, MA, United States; on-site five days per week. Third shift: Wednesday through Saturday, 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Base salary: $117,800–$176,800 annually, 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

• Oversee analytical testing and reporting for in-process, release, and stability samples across the Vertex Manufacturing Center and Leiden Center.
• Manage laboratory programs and processes including assay readiness, training, sample management, data review, and reporting.
• Coordinate laboratory activities, track commitments and metrics, and ensure timely delivery.
• Lead or support troubleshooting of analytical methods and equipment, as well as OOS, OOT, and deviation investigations.
• Review and approve data and SOPs while ensuring laboratory records meet cGMP and GDP expectations.
• Coach and develop direct reports and represent Quality Control in cross-functional teams and vendor collaborations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science or a related discipline, with 8 years of pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior Quality Control management experience and formal people management responsibility.
• Knowledge of US and EU cGMP regulations and guidance, with experience supporting regulatory agency inspections.
• Strong knowledge of analytical methodologies including flow cytometry, cell counting and viability, sterility, endotoxin testing, and cell culture.
• Strong verbal and written communication, prioritization, flexibility, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on-site in Boston five days per week on the Wednesday–Saturday night shift.

Culture & Benefits

• Continuous learning and opportunities to stay informed about AI, technology, automation, and industry trends.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with paid time off and company shutdowns in summer and winter.
• Educational assistance, including student loan repayment programs.
• Commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, and 401(k) benefits.
• Inclusive workplace committed to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations.