Director, Clinical Quality & Development Operations (Biotechnology)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States. The role is Remote-Eligible, with remote, hybrid, or on-site work options under Vertex's flex program.

Base salary: $184,000–$276,000 per year, plus potential annual bonus and equity awards.

Company

Vertex is a global biotechnology company focused on scientific innovation and improved patient outcomes.

What you will do

• Define and execute the operational excellence strategy for Global Clinical Operations and Clinical Quality & Development Operations.
• Oversee ancillary supply management, Phase 1 center alliances, safety distribution, and training and development programs.
• Maintain inspection readiness, regulatory compliance, process standardization, and operational effectiveness.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships, including selection, performance monitoring, and risk mitigation.
• Establish performance indicators and communicate compliance, efficiency, and strategy progress to senior leadership.
• Lead complex cross-functional initiatives, resolve operational problems, and mentor staff and FSP employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a life sciences discipline.
• Typically 10 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• At least 3 years of supervisor or management experience, including significant line-management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of GCP, CFR, ICH guidelines, and health authority regulations.
• Significant experience in clinical quality activities and in-depth knowledge of clinical operations.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, stakeholder-management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Continuous learning focused on AI, technology, automation, and industry developments.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with paid time off, including summer and winter company shutdowns.
• Educational assistance, student loan repayment, commuting subsidy, charitable donation matching, and 401(k).
• Remote, hybrid, or on-site work arrangements may be selected under the Flex @ Vertex program.