People Manager Development And Team Effectiveness Director

TL;DR

People Manager Development and Team Effectiveness Director (Talent Management): Shaping the future of people manager excellence and team effectiveness across the organization with an accent on designing scalable, data-informed solutions that enable leaders and teams to do their best work. Focus on strengthening manager capability, improving team performance, and enabling organizational growth.

Location: Hybrid or On-Site in Boston, MA

Company

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

What you will do

• Lead the enterprise people manager development strategy.
• Provide strategic oversight for team effectiveness initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders and HR partners.
• Drive data-informed design and continuous improvement.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and influence.
• Translate strategy into clear, compelling communications.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in people manager development, leadership capability building, and team effectiveness.
• Strong consulting, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
• Systems thinking and the ability to translate enterprise strategy into scalable talent solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be based in Boston, MA and eligible to work in the US.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent management, leadership development, or related disciplines.

Nice to have

• Coaching certification or equivalent experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive market-leading benefits to meet employees' career, financial, family, and wellbeing journey.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and Winter.
• Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment.
• Generous commuting subsidy and matching charitable donations.
• 401(k).