Graphic Design Manager (Biotechnology)

Location: Boston, MA, United States of America. Flex options include remote five days per week with occasional office visits, hybrid work remotely up to two days per week, or on-site work five days per week.

Salary: $124,100–$186,100 base annually, plus eligibility for an annual bonus and annual equity awards.

Company

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

What you will do

• Translate technical, scientific, and medical concepts and data into concise visual content for medical congresses, journals, regulatory authorities, and other audiences.
• Develop routine digital and print materials, including tables, figures, and poster layouts, using established or new templates.
• Review and finalize files through versioning, retouching, resizing, proofing, quality control, and pre- and post-production.
• Manage multiple design projects, timelines, design assets, templates, branding guidelines, taxonomy, and version control.
• Anticipate risks, troubleshoot routine issues, improve processes, and coordinate timely, high-quality delivery from print vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in graphic arts, design, communications, or a related field.
• Typically four years of work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to simplify moderately complex ideas, information, and data into clear, concise visuals.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere; Acrobat Pro DC; Microsoft Office Suite; SharePoint; Veeva; and iEnvision (Datavision).
• Understanding of typography, color theory, layout principles, production, print processes, and dissemination techniques.
• Fluency in PC and Mac environments, excellent attention to detail, strong copyediting skills, and ability to apply design principles to digital and print layouts.
• Strong verbal communication, collaboration, organization, prioritization, and troubleshooting skills in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong graphic design and brand work, ideally including scientific examples and communication principles.

Culture & Benefits

• Continuous learning is encouraged, including staying informed about AI, technology, automation, and industry trends.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous paid time off; week-long summer and winter company shutdowns; educational assistance and student loan repayment programs; commuting subsidy; charitable donation matching; and 401(k).
• Work arrangements are governed by Vertex’s Flex @ Vertex Program and may change over time.
• Equal employment opportunity and reasonable workplace accommodations are provided in accordance with applicable law.