Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 3 days ago
Chief of Staff to the CDIO (Chief Digital & Information Officer)
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$183K/yr - $274K/yr
10+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking an experienced and driven Technology focused Chief of Staff to support the Chief Digital and Information Officer in leading the company's digital transformation and IT strategy. This role functions as a trusted advisor and operational leader, ensuring that Digital, Data, and Technology initiatives are executed with excellence. The ideal candidate will drive strategic planning, oversee key initiatives, and enhance operational processes while facilitating cross-functional collaboration.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Partner with the CDIO to develop and monitor strategic plans, OKRs, and roadmaps
Organize annual and quarterly planning processes for the CDIO organization, ensuring initiatives align with Vertex’s corporate strategy and budget
Lead and/or monitor execution of strategic projects and prepare progress reports and readouts for the CDIO and executive team
Support the CDIO in preparing for key meetings and decisions
Help manage the CDIO’s priorities by filtering incoming requests and focusing their attention on the most critical issues
Conduct research and data analysis on technology trends, operational performance, and new opportunities to inform the CDIO’s strategy
Develop high-quality presentations, briefing documents, and updates for Executive Committee review, Board discussions, town halls, and other meetings
Support operationalization of the CDIO organization’s strategic plans, including proactive design and development of processes to enable the CDIO’s leadership team to achieve their objectives
This may include managing leadership team meetings, agendas, goal setting and reviews, metrics, and team activities
Identify and implement process improvements to optimize the efficiency of the CDIO’s organization
Facilitate effective communication between the CDIO and other Vertex leaders, as well as within the CDIO’s global team
This includes drafting organizational messages and developing a communications strategy to effectively share updates across the function
Drive ad-hoc strategic projects as identified by the CDIO
Qualification
Required
Expertise in program/project management and operational process improvement
Strong understanding of current AI tools and trends around technology platforms in the Pharma industry
Strong understanding of IT and digital technology concepts; comfortable discussing software development, data analytics, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity
Sharp analytical skills, business analysis experience, strategic mindset, and problem-solving ability
Exceptional communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
Leadership qualities with autonomy, integrity, discretion, resilience, and adaptability
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or related field or relevant experience
10 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years experience in IT/digital strategy, technology project management, or related leadership roles
Experience in biotech/pharma regulatory environment including GxP, HIPAA, data privacy, and cybersecurity standards
Proven experience in a Chief of Staff, Strategy, or Management Consulting role
Preferred
MBA or relevant master's degree a plus
Benefits
Inclusive market-leading 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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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (188)
2024 (150)
2023 (111)
2022 (164)
2021 (112)
2020 (80)
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
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