Director, Project Management & Strategic Operations (Cystic Fibrosis)

Vertex Inc. • Boston, MA

1d • $185,400 - $278,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Vertex is seeking a strategic colleague to support the Disease Strategy Team Program Office in the Office of the CEO. The Strategy & Operations Director partners closely with a Disease Area Executive (DAE) to lead special initiatives supporting a particular Disease Strategy Team. The position calls for a strong background in strategic roles, cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication.

The role includes leading strategic projects and high-profile initiatives with the DAE; coordinating across functions and attending selected meetings on the DAE’s behalf; developing KPI reporting tools and monitoring initiative ROI; preparing executive presentations; and conducting after-action reviews with recommendations to improve processes and systems. The successful candidate will bring strong project management and analytical abilities, biopharmaceutical drug discovery and development acumen, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams while focusing on patient outcomes.

Vertex encourages continuous learning and thoughtful adoption of advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends to improve decision-making, innovation, efficiency, and patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Typically 10 or more years of progressive, relevant experience, including demonstrated experience in strategy, project management, and organizing and directing multiple teams and departments in healthcare or biopharmaceuticals.
• Outstanding written, PowerPoint, and verbal communication skills for varied audiences, including senior and executive leadership.
• Analytical ability to derive insights from data using Excel and other tools and communicate them compellingly and visually.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence multiple stakeholders while building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.
• Proven project management skills, including scenario analysis, business acumen, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt rapidly to new projects.
• Strategic thinking and a track record of driving results.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize appropriately, adapt to unexpected changes or challenges, and develop improved solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in and influence cross-functional teams, promote collaboration and high-performing team behaviors, and maintain an unwavering focus on patients.
• Sound ethics and judgment, and consistent demonstration of Vertex’s core values.
• Strong biopharmaceutical drug discovery and development acumen across multiple disciplines.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MBA, PhD, or MD) or comparable experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Disease Area Executive to lead strategic projects and high-profile initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison among cross-functional colleagues to ensure alignment and coordination on initiatives, and attend selected meetings on behalf of the Disease Area Executive.
• Develop dashboards or other tools for KPI reporting, monitor ROI of key initiatives, and identify focus areas that drive action and accelerate the plan.
• Drive the development of high-impact executive presentations.
• Lead after-action reviews of critical projects and provide recommendations to improve processes and systems.

Benefits

• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Annual equity awards.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including a week-long company shutdown in summer and winter.
• Educational assistance programs, including student loan repayment.
• Commuting subsidy.
• Matching charitable donations.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director