Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Seattle Research Technology Associate Director

Seattle, WA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$164k-$247kDetected 4 days ago

ComplianceForecastingAuditingVendor ManagementRecruitingResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingInternal AuditGxP

About the role

Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible Flex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1.
Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select 2.

Build and sustain strong, trust-based relationships with senior business, quality, and DTE leaders, acting as a strategic partner with sustained impact on enterprise laboratory goals.
Own and manage the site's operating budget, ensuring disciplined financial planning, forecasting, vendor management, and value realization across services and platforms.
Attract, develop, and retain top talent; carry full people-management accountability for assigned staff.
Serve as the single accountable owner for technology adoption, change, and the DTE relationship at Seattle - the primary partner to the site SVP and research leadership.
Drive local adoption and change management for new platform capabilities; carry roadmap and delivery updates back to site scientists and leadership on a regular cadence.
Maintain a transparent, current view of the site's demand status and backlog position that site stakeholders can see and understand.
This role leads laboratory technology support and continuous evolution across

Experience operating as a product owner, business relationship manager, or similar demand-shaping role - translating ambiguous stakeholder input into structured, prioritized backlog items.

Strong senior-level business engagement and stakeholder partnership capabilities.
Deep understanding of enterprise technology operations, cyber security, ITSM, and system lifecycle practices.
Program, portfolio, demand, and financial management expertise.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and executive-level presentation skills.
Ability to balance operational stability with innovation in regulated environments.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree
8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven experience operating within GxP- and SOX-regulated environments.
Experience leading complex programs, portfolios, and vendor ecosystems with financial accountability.

$164,400 - $246,600
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.

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

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