Director, Lab Systems Engineering

TL;DR

Director, Lab Systems Engineering (Lab IT/OT): Lead a global team responsible for the architecture, delivery, security, support, and continuous evolution of enterprise laboratory technology platforms across IT and OT lab environments with an accent on GxP/SOX compliance, secure lifecycle operations, and scalable lab modernization. Focus on building and managing high-performing support teams, owning an approximately $10M operating budget, and translating intelligent/agentic workflows and IoT-enabled lab capabilities into pragmatic, compliant roadmaps.

Company

Vertex is a global biotechnology company investing in scientific innovation.

What you will do

• Lead global architecture, delivery, security, support, and evolution of enterprise laboratory technology platforms across Vertex labs and manufacturing shop floors.
• Ensure stable, secure, and compliant operation of laboratory IT and OT systems in GxP and SOX environments, partnering with compliance, cyber security, internal audit, and quality.
• Manage an approximately $10M annual operating budget, including planning, forecasting, vendor management, and value realization.
• Oversee a portfolio of programs, projects, platform releases, and enhancements aligned to business outcomes and delivery timelines.
• Drive technology modernization initiatives (intelligent/agentic workflows, passive data capture, IoT-enabled environments, sensor/wearable solutions) and build compliant roadmaps.
• Establish operational performance metrics and continuously improve processes for security, demand management, resource planning, delivery, releases, and ongoing support.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing enterprise-scale technology platforms and support organizations.
• Proven experience operating within GxP and SOX regulated environments.
• Experience leading complex programs/portfolios and vendor ecosystems with financial accountability.
• Deep understanding of enterprise technology operations, cybersecurity, IT service management, and system lifecycle practices.
• Experience working across global, multi-site laboratory organizations and leveraging managed services/external partners at scale.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid-eligible role: choose Hybrid (remote up to two days per week) or On-Site (five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility).
• Annual bonus and annual equity awards; possible overtime eligibility per federal and state requirements.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in summer and winter), educational assistance, commuting subsidy, charitable donation matching, and 401(k).

Hiring process

• Interviews and evaluations focused on leadership, regulated-environment technology operations, and program/portfolio delivery.
• Discussion of technical and business partnership scope, including budget and vendor ecosystem management.

Location: Boston, MA

Salary: $198,000 - $297,000 (base)