Senior Analyst, External Manufacturing Data

Vertex Inc. • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Digital, Technology and Engineering (DTE) Research, Pre-Clinical, Manufacturing & Supply (RPMS) Group’s mission is to improve the lives of patients through digital, data, and technology innovation. Vertex is in a transformational period where we are accelerating our capabilities, technology and data to augment our scientific mission and enable Vertex to grow in scale; ensuring we remain on the forefront of science, medicine and technology. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced senior analyst with a passion for External manufacturing solutions, to join our team and drive our digital transformation initiatives. The Senior Analyst, External manufacturing solutions is part of a team of innovators responsible for the development, implementation, and management of data flow, artificial intelligence and automation technologies that accelerate manufacturing execution, including oversight, decision control and process optimization. These activities enable the rapid expansion of commercial supply of all Vertex medicines across all modalities, from small molecules through to cell and gene therapy medicines. The Senior Analyst partners with team members across global commercial manufacturing teams spanning plants to operations to oversight to enhance digital capabilities, drive automation, and improve operational efficiency and deliver high value, high speed impact.

Requirements

• Experience in successfully designing and implementing data and technology solutions in commercial manufacturing environments and across a manufacturing network.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
• A strong commitment to compliance and integrity in systems, processes, and actions, with a deep understanding of the biotech environment.
• Proficiency in rapidly adopting and implementing emerging technology (e.g. agentic).
• Proficiency in manufacturing software and tools and strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technology.
• Bachelor’s degree in a supply chain or logistics discipline, computer science, IT or relevant equivalent experience; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in technology, ideally within manufacturing and CMC domains.
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams and initiatives that require collaboration across multiple functional areas.
• Proven track record of implementing and optimizing digital manufacturing systems and data flows.
• Experience with regulatory requirements and industry standards, including GMP.
• Experience with the manufacturing processes of small molecule, cell therapy, gene therapy and other modalities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with enabling advanced technologies, such as AI and machine learning, and delivery of data engineering strategies is highly desirable.
• Advanced certifications in product, agile, software engineering, cloud technologies, or leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of systems that enable external manufacturing of all Vertex medicines.
• Enable the integration of operational, engineering and scientific data through to insight.
• Have mastery of the marketplace of commercial products with innovation to where creative solutions can drive Vertex’s needs forward.
• Collaborate globally to accelerate operational efficiency in CMC and manufacturing planning, forecasting and execution processes internally and externally.
• Monitor and implement fast moving AI technologies and regulatory trends to design and build system capabilities and maintain compliance with evolving global standards.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to support business objectives.
• Execute timely technology/AI/data activity to the required quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand needs and ensure successful delivery to value.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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