Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Executive Director, Data & Methods (Data and Computational Sciences)

Boston, MA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$271k-$406kDetected 5 days ago

Machine LearningData EngineeringData ScienceRecruitingBioinformaticsResearchCommunication

About the role

The role will report to the Head of Data & Computational Sciences.
This is a Boston based, hybrid role (3 days/week onsite).
Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Lead a multidisciplinary organization of scientists, engineers, and managers - building structure, growing other leaders, and driving organizational effectiveness as a leader of leaders.
Build scalable platforms and scientific software - durable, production-grade, reusable capabilities that serve stakeholders across modalities, not one-off tools.
Partner with other technology leaders at Vertex to deploy research-grade methods into scalable platforms and define AI, compute, and data infrastructure needs
Attract, develop, and retain outstanding talent, fostering an inclusive, rigorous, high-trust culture - and translate complex science into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
Drive adoption and impact by ensuring computational methods, AI/ML tools, and data products are embedded in real scientific workflows and deliver measurable value to research teams.

15+ years of progressive experience in computational science, ML/AI, and scientific methods for drug discovery, with significant time in biotech, pharma, or comparably complex environments.
Deep, recognized expertise in at least one computational science domain (e.g. ML/AI for scientific applications, computational chemistry, computational biology), with credibility bridging multiple domains.
Strong scientific software engineering foundation and experience overseeing maturation of research-grade methods into production-grade systems.
Ability to balance scientific ambition with practical delivery, prioritizing capabilities that are robust, reusable, and aligned to research needs.
Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Computational Chemistry, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or a related field.

$270,600 - $406,000
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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