People Manager Development and Team Effectiveness Director

Vertex Inc.•Boston, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Talent Management is responsible for developing and executing Vertex’s enterprise strategy for People Manager Development and Team Effectiveness. This role partners closely with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and Centers of Excellence to design scalable, data‑informed solutions that strengthen manager capability, improve team performance, and enable the organization to grow with impact. Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people’s lives. Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.

Requirements

Deep expertise in People Manager Development, leadership capability building, and team effectiveness
Strong consulting, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
Systems thinking and the ability to translate enterprise strategy into scalable talent solutions
Comfort navigating ambiguity and influencing without direct authority
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly
Strong analytical skills and experience using data to inform decisions and demonstrate impact
Exceptional project management skills
Highly developed, exceptional presentation, training, delivery, and facilitation skills
Experience in managing vendors and working with consultants
Ability to work flexibly and effectively in a fast paced, evolving environment
Bachelor’s degree required
Usually requires 10+ years of progressive experience in talent management, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, or related disciplines, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated experience designing and leading enterprise level people manager and team effectiveness initiatives
Proven success influencing senior leaders and driving outcomes in complex, matrixed organizations

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred
Coaching certification or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead Enterprise People Manager Development Strategy Design, evolve, and execute an integrated People Manager Development strategy that supports managers across the lifecycle and aligned to Vertex’s business priorities and growth trajectory.
Lead Team Effectiveness Strategy Provide strategic oversight for team effectiveness initiatives, including the design and deployment of tools, assessments, and interventions that address team dynamics, stakeholder alignment, and performance challenges across the enterprise.
Serve as a Strategic Advisor to Leaders and HR Partners Act as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders and HR Business Partners on manager capability, team performance, and organizational effectiveness, translating complex needs into practical, scalable solutions.
Drive Data‑Informed Design and Continuous Improvement Leverage quantitative and qualitative data (e.g., feedback, diagnostics, engagement insights, external benchmarks) to assess needs, measure impact, and continuously refine People Manager Development and Team Effectiveness offerings.
Lead Cross‑Functional Collaboration and Influence Partner across HR and the broader organization (e.g., HRBPs, People Analytics, Employee Experience, Legal, Total Rewards) to ensure alignment, integration, and adoption of talent initiatives in a highly matrixed environment.
Translate Strategy into Clear, Compelling Communications Develop and deliver clear messaging, frameworks, and guidance that enable leaders, managers, and HR partners to understand and effectively apply Vertex’s approaches to people management and teaming.
Anticipate Emerging Needs and External Trends Monitor internal and external trends in leadership, people management, and team effectiveness, applying best practices and innovative thinking to evolve Vertex’s talent strategies proactively.

Benefits

annual bonus
annual equity awards
inclusive market-leading benefits
medical benefits
dental benefits
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
generous commuting subsidy
matching charitable donations
401(k)