Nonclinical Toxicology Study Monitoring Scientist (AI)

Location: Boston Fan Pier, Massachusetts; remote, hybrid, or on-site work options are available under the Flex @ Vertex program. The role requires 30%–50% travel for on-site study monitoring visits and vendor interactions.

Base salary: $101,600–$152,400 annually, plus eligibility for an annual bonus and annual equity awards.

Company

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

What you will do

• Partner with project toxicologists and cross-functional stakeholders to develop, review, and operationalize protocols for nonclinical safety studies.
• Monitor outsourced toxicology and nonclinical safety studies at CROs and partner organizations through on-site visits and remote oversight.
• Assess study conduct, data quality, protocol compliance, GLP adherence, risks, timelines, and deliverables.
• Identify, escalate, and help resolve scientific, technical, operational, and study execution issues with CROs and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare monitoring reports, visit summaries, stakeholder communications, and follow-up documentation.
• Support CRO qualification, vendor assessments, audit activities, performance management, and regulatory document review.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in life sciences or a related scientific field with 3+ years of relevant experience, or bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on in vivo laboratory experience in a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology setting.
• Experience with nonclinical safety assessment involving both small and large molecule modalities, including cell and gene therapies.
• Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice regulations and sponsor oversight expectations.
• Strong scientific, problem-solving, organizational, multitasking, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel 30%–50% for on-site monitoring visits and vendor interactions.

Nice to have

• Experience monitoring outsourced toxicology or nonclinical safety studies in a sponsor-facing role.
• Experience with CRO oversight, vendor qualification, audit support, or CRO performance management.
• Experience with regulatory documentation and nonclinical submission sections.
• Experience using digital tools, dashboards, or AI-assisted technologies to improve study oversight and operational efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work designation allowing remote, hybrid, or on-site arrangements.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits with paid time off and summer and winter company shutdowns.
• Educational assistance programs, including student loan repayment.
• Commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, and 401(k) benefits.
• Collaborative work with internal scientific teams, CRO partners, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.