Director, Cell & Gene Therapy Research Technology (Boston)
Vertex Pharmaceuticals · Boston, MA
ResearchFull-time$198k–$297kCompany career page
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Role summary
Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Director to lead laboratory technology platforms and operations for its Cell & Gene Therapy research site in Boston. The role combines strategic technology leadership, budget stewardship, and site partnership accountability in a regulated, enterprise environment.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in technology discipline or equivalent experience
- 10+ years enterprise technology operations and platform leadership
- 3+ years Cell & Gene Therapy modality experience
- Proven GxP and SOX regulatory environment experience
- Senior stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills
- People management experience building high-performing teams
- Program, portfolio, and financial management expertise
What you'll be doing
- Lead Lab Engineering Support team and manage external service provider partnerships
- Own site operating budget, financial planning, vendor management, and value realization
- Serve as primary DTE relationship holder and front door for site technology requirements
- Drive technology modernization including automation, IoT instruments, and connected lab environments
- Represent site priorities in cross-functional platform prioritization forums and roadmap decisions
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