Vertex Pharmaceuticals · 3 days ago
Principal Technology Analyst, MarTech Platforms
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$159K/yr - $238K/yr
6+ years expVertex Pharmaceuticals is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Principal Technology Analyst will act as a strategic liaison between Marketing stakeholders and technical teams, focusing on optimizing the Marketing Technology ecosystem and ensuring compliance with legal and privacy regulations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Execute the translation of defined business milestones, objectives, and KPIs from Marketing into clear, actionable functional requirements, ensuring all deliverables align with tactical project goals and enhancement roadmaps
Coordinate and facilitate requirements gathering, ensuring all technical and operational requirements are captured, refined, and ready for development to support ongoing platform enhancements and operational improvement
Translate business requirements into development ready user stories and functional specifications in Jira, define clear acceptance criteria and traceability to sprint goals, and coordinate closely with offshore development teams to sequence work, remove blockers, and ensure on time, high-quality enhancement delivery
Apply solution architecture principles to design scalable, secure and compliant marketing technology solutions
Ensure integration across platforms such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Tealium CDP, Acquia Web
Ensure cross-functional solution architecture with downstream systems like Veeva CRM and Snowflake
Stay ahead of industry trends in marketing technology, digital engagement, AI and data-driven personalization
Collaborate with offshore Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to ensure timely and quality delivery of technical solutions
Oversee sprint planning, backlog grooming and adherence to Agile methodologies
Ensure all solutions comply with Global legal, privacy and data protection regulations related to collecting, storing and transmitting marketing data
Partner with internal compliance and security teams to maintain data governance and security standards
Act as a trusted advisor to Marketing stakeholders, providing insights on technology capabilities and limitations
Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Marketing Technology, or related field or relevant work experience
6+ years of experience in Marketing Technology, IT or related fields
Proven track record of implementing solutions and driving adoption of platforms such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Tealium CDP and Acquia Web
Strong understanding of pharma/life sciences compliance requirements (OPDP, HIPAA, GDPR, 21 CFR Part 11)
Hands-on experience with Agile delivery and managing offshore development teams
Proven experience designing and integrating large-scale enterprise platforms across Marketing, CRM, and Data Platforms
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value narratives
Strong vendor management and cross-functional collaboration experience
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in fast-paced environments
Deep technical knowledge of Marketing Automation (Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Marketo), Customer Data Platforms (Tealium), Web Content Management (Acquia or similar CMS)
Strong understanding of solution architecture principles, including integration patterns and data flows
Knowledge of AI capabilities and their application in marketing and web technologies
Familiarity with legal and privacy frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA or equivalent) governing marketing data
Ability to write clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational and project and project management capabilities
Very strong MS Office skills, including MS Project & Visio, Excel and PowerPoint experience
Experience in Agile methodology
Preferred
Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in Technology) preferred but not required
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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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
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