Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 2 weeks ago
Associate Director, GMP Operational Quality (Hybrid)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $228K/yr
5+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Associate Director is responsible for overseeing GMP activities in support of Commercial Release and serves as the primary QA contact on cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and managing personnel development.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Responsible for oversight of analytical activities in support of release of commercial products
Collaborates with internal and external business partners to resolve complex quality issues to ensure compliant solutions in support of Analytical QA function
Represents Analytical QA function at meetings with CMO/CTL/Suppliers. Drafts and enforces Quality Agreements between CMOs/Suppliers and Vertex. Supports inspection readiness and vendor management teams as needed
Guides and conducts quality investigations, OOS/OOT investigations, deviations. Communicate any risks and gaps to management as known
Reviews investigation reports and corrective action plans for adequacy and compliance. This includes escalation assessment, root cause analysis and product impact assessments for investigations resulting from deviations and OOS. May serve as an Escalation Lead
Ensures appropriate CAPA actions are identified/evaluated and approves investigations/CAPA plans/actions
Assesses and approves Change Controls
May generate and analyze Laboratory Controls and other metrics for Operational Reviews, QLT’s and QMR’s. May provide support to Laboratory Control PON
Provides support to implementation of QMS as relevant to Analytical QA functions
Provides support to QA management with process improvement activities. Identifies and facilitates continuous improvement efforts and leads continuous improvement projects as assigned
Provides tactics to address compliance gaps or determines enhancements to cross-functional quality systems
Conducts review of procedures, SOP’s and work instructions
Supports and conducts data review and COA generation as needed
Provides back-up support for other projects when needed. Assists with internal audits and external regulatory agency inspections when needed
Responsible for the following activities related to people management responsibilities
Talent Development and Coaching
Performance Management (goals, monitoring, reviews)
Monitoring /Supporting Employee Engagement
Accomplishing staff results by communicating job expectations, planning, coaching, training and developing personal growth opportunities through IDPs
Accountable to provide oversight of day-to-day operations
Assists with workforce planning/resource modeling
Qualification
Required
Recognized as an expert in the principles and application of quality and regulatory compliance
Ability to adapt to new and multiple projects
Ensures alignment with corporate goals and compliance with regulatory requirements
Responsible for oversight and coordination of GMP activities in support of Commercial Release
Serves as primary QA contact on cross-functional teams
Manages and develops personnel and supports department and functional activities
Responsible for oversight of analytical activities in support of release of commercial products
Collaborates with internal and external business partners to resolve complex quality issues
Represents Analytical QA function at meetings with CMO/CTL/Suppliers
Drafts and enforces Quality Agreements between CMOs/Suppliers and Vertex
Supports inspection readiness and vendor management teams as needed
Guides and conducts quality investigations, OOS/OOT investigations, deviations
Communicates any risks and gaps to management as known
Reviews investigation reports and corrective action plans for adequacy and compliance
Ensures appropriate CAPA actions are identified/evaluated and approves investigations/CAPA plans/actions
Assesses and approves Change Controls
May generate and analyze Laboratory Controls and other metrics for Operational Reviews, QLT's and QMR's
Provides support to implementation of QMS as relevant to Analytical QA functions
Provides support to QA management with process improvement activities
Identifies and facilitates continuous improvement efforts and leads continuous improvement projects as assigned
Conducts review of procedures, SOP's and work instructions
Supports and conducts data review and COA generation as needed
Provides back-up support for other projects when needed
Assists with internal audits and external regulatory agency inspections when needed
Responsible for people management responsibilities including Talent Development and Coaching
Performance Management (goals, monitoring, reviews)
Monitoring/Supporting Employee Engagement
Accomplishing staff results by communicating job expectations, planning, coaching, training and developing personal growth opportunities through IDPs
Accountable to provide oversight of day-to-day operations
Assists with workforce planning/resource modeling
Master's degree and 5-8 years of work experience in a scientific or allied health field, or Bachelor's degree in a scientific or allied health field and 10+ years of relevant work experience, or relevant comparable background
Preferred
Broad GxP Knowledge across Product lifecycle
In-depth knowledge of global GMP requirements
Ability to think critically and strategically with clear goals in mind
Strong team leadership skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet quality, accuracy and timeliness objectives
Demonstrated ability to manage teams and to develop personnel
Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide staff and transfer technical knowledge and teaching quality management skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently to provide QA advice for large, multifaceted projects
Demonstrated ability to evaluate quality matters and make complex decisions leveraging technical experience, advanced judgement and the analysis/synthesis of a variety of information
Ability to work outside of precedent and takes a new perspective on existing solutions
Ability to communicate cross-functionally to a wide variety of audiences
Successful track record influencing cross functional teams and gain alignment on proposed actions
Strong experience in leading Quality Events investigations, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and CAPA implementation
Demonstrated ability to independently lead cross-functional teams and to provide QA advice for large, multifaceted projects
Strong laboratory/QC experience and understanding of various analytical techniques
Ability to effectively organize and plan activities
Experience in Presentations and Risk Management
Operational QA experience in analytical or manufacturing setting is desired
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)
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
2026-01-12
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