Head of Packaging and Labeling
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![]() United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
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Job Description General Summary: This critical senior position will be responsible for leading the Packaging and Labeling group within the MS&T Finished Drug Product organization. Vertex is rapidly commercializing a pipeline of exciting small molecule (SM) and cell and gene therapy (CGT) programs. The head of this group is responsible for defining and delivering the global Packaging and Labeling strategy for all modalities across the organization, coordinating with drug product manufacturing, regulatory, device manufacturing, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical/commercial supply chain, logistics, and others. This role models leadership behaviors, builds an organization capable of ensuring future success, develops leaders, and drives efficiency and risk reduction into relevant internal and external processes. This role is a major contributor to overall MS&T strategy and to the collective success of Commercial Manufacturing & Supply Chain at Vertex. This role will report to the Executive Director of Finished Drug Products in the MS&T organization. This leadership position will be responsible for identifying future capabilities required and building out a high performing, diverse team focusing on developing and implementing a robust P&L strategy and well-controlled operations. The position is a hybrid position, based at Vertex's corporate headquarters in Boston, MA. Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Pay Range: $215,600 - $323,300Disclosure Statement: The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to 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. Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com |