Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Supply Chain, Data Technology and Engineering
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$236K/yr - $354K/yr
10+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Senior Director, Supply Chain Data & Technology will define and execute a vision to revolutionize the global supply chain using AI and data science, collaborating across various business units to enhance operations and drive digital transformation initiatives.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Develops, articulates, and executes a clear vision for delivering AI-powered technology solutions for Supply Chain worldwide, internally and externally, across multiple business units, in alignment with Vertex’s strategic goals
Influences a broad internal and external landscape to cultivate a roadmap of opportunities to transform supply chain activities through cutting-edge AI technologies including generative and agentic AI, machine learning and data driven automation
Leads with agility to think strategically about planning, logistics, trade, business, product, and technical challenges simultaneously
Collaborates as a trusted partner to Supply Chain leadership to ensure technology strategies robustly accelerate portfolio and commercial goals and as key enablers of operational excellence
Specializes in driving transformative strategies that foster innovation, elevate organizational performance and drive growth
Leads in the identification of opportunities for innovation in delivery, evaluation of state-of-the-art AI (including generative AI and agentic AI), data product, data science, external and internal integrations, software, hardware and protocols, applicability and risks
Combines creativity, practicality and integrity to ensure technology solutions that are strategic, flexible, scalable, reusable and are achieved through the application of Vertex’s architectural principles, standards and governance
Leads with rigor and discipline maximizing fiscal, resource and operational effectiveness
Manages an effective and efficient technology operation that enhances Supply Chain at Vertex, ensuring stakeholders can depend on technology as a robust enabler of drug research and production whilst maximizing ROI
Partners effectively with suppliers ensuring effective delivery aligned to Vertex’s high expectations in compliance, quality and security
Leads and develops a high-performing, diverse team of professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability
Creates a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity where everyone can do their best work and feels valued
Aligns the Supply Chain technology team with enterprise priorities, ensuring data strategies drive business outcomes and regulatory compliance
Represent the Supply Chain technology organization in internal and external forums, advocating for its ability to achieve strategic goals and for innovation leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, computer science or a related field
10+ years of experience in life sciences technology or related fields
Relevant experience in creating and applying technologies to solve computationally intensive and data intensive problems in Supply Chain, inclusive of 5+ years in a leadership role
Extensive knowledge of global Supply Chain environments to effectively understand user needs
Extensive technical knowledge and experience across broad range of complex Supply Chain technology
Extensive experience in applying AI and machine learning to solve complex, data intensive problems in global Supply Chain environments
Experience with varied compute environments including distributed, cloud and high performance computing
Experience of successfully developing and implementing technology strategy; preferably within a complex pharmaceutical Supply Chain organization
Expertise in successful development and delivery of multiple complex technology development initiatives
Strong leadership and team-building skills, with demonstrated success in managing diverse teams and fostering high engagement
Excellent communication skills including the ability to produce strategic documents, present ideas and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences and all levels of the organization
A strong commitment to compliance and integrity in systems, processes, and actions, with a deep understanding of the biotech regulatory environment
Exceptional problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities, with a focus on driving innovation and operational excellence
Preferred
Experience with enabling advanced technologies, such as AI and machine learning, through data engineering strategies is highly desirable
Advanced certifications in product, agile, software engineering, cloud technologies, or leadership
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter)
Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment
A generous commuting subsidy
Matching charitable donations
401(k)
And so much more
Company
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is focused on the discovery and development of small molecule drugs for the treatment of serious diseases.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$657.31MKey Investors
Janssen Belgium
2024-07-10Post Ipo Secondary· $1.11M
2022-05-17Post Ipo Equity· $50M
2009-12-03Post Ipo Equity· $443M
Leadership Team
Reshma Kewalramani
CEO and President
Nina Devlin
Senior Vice President, Chief Communications Officer
Recent News
2026-01-05
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