Principal Analyst, G&A Technology (Biotechnology)

Location: Boston, MA, United States. Hybrid-eligible: remote work up to two days per week, or on-site five days per week with ad hoc flexibility.

Base salary: $142,800–$214,200 per year, plus eligibility for an annual bonus and annual equity awards.

Company

Vertex is a global biotechnology company investing in scientific innovation and developing solutions for patients.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives from requirements gathering through implementation and post-go-live support.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Corporate Communications, Privacy, Internal Audit, and other stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Manage strategic software vendors, implementation partners, and managed service providers.
• Plan and execute multiple initiatives, managing risks, issues, dependencies, stakeholder communication, and delivery outcomes.
• Provide functional and technical expertise in application configuration, integrations, documentation, roadmap planning, prioritization, and continuous improvement.
• Support regulatory compliance, privacy, data integrity, governance, system lifecycle, and change management requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience supporting business systems, preferably in life sciences or another regulated industry.
• Experience supporting Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Communications functions.
• Experience delivering complex technology initiatives with cross-functional and global stakeholders and translating business needs into scalable solutions.
• Experience with SaaS platforms, enterprise applications, integrations, and vendor-supported solutions, including iManage, Everlaw, Jasper AI, PwC Interactions Hub, and PoliteMail.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in regulated environments with attention to compliance, privacy, data integrity, and governance.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and drive results.

Nice to have

• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience evaluating, implementing, and supporting AI-powered solutions, including Generative AI, intelligent assistants, copilots, chatbots, SaaS-based AI solutions, and agentic AI technologies.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles, systems integration concepts, Agile, hybrid, or waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Understanding of data privacy, records management, and information governance.
• Ability to influence across teams and organizational boundaries without direct authority.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid or on-site work arrangement under Vertex’s Flex program.
• Medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and week-long summer and winter company shutdowns.
• Educational assistance, student loan repayment, commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, and 401(k).
• Continuous learning focused on AI, technology, automation, and industry trends.
• Equal employment opportunity, reasonable accommodations, and an inclusive work environment.