Job Description

General Summary:

The Supply Chain Senior Manager role resides within the Shared Services team that supports all modalities and products across CMSC and Supply Chain. The Senior Managers primary role is the management and growth of our State License Program and to provide additional program/project support as needed. The typical support will involve leading internal and external complex projects that involve the coordination of deliverables and timelines and support.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations for all State Licensing including renewals and new required licensing
• Ensure all licensing is completed by renewal dates
• Manages and primary contact for external Consultant partners
• Review all licensing needs for existing products and pipeline
• Effectively collaborates on objectives across existing global supply chain networks
• Participate in new supplier onboarding for licensing assessments
• Collaborates across CMSC & SC and various cross-functional groups (such as Quality, Legal, GSOC, and Commercial Teams, etc.) to proactively and collaboratively resolve issues and consolidate supporting documentation for State Licensing
• Author reports to Leadership on a regular cadence
• Assists in the creation of department goals
• Primary owner of assigned business processes documentation from creation to maintenance
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Collaborate with CMSC Risk Management and External Manufacturing teams in identifying, documenting and mitigating risks

Knowledge and Skills:

• Industry knowledge or experience with State Licensing Regulations for the Biopharmaceutical industry preferred but not required
• Possesses a distinguished record of delivering on critical project goals and moving projects forward
• Strong overall business acumen
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
• Very strong analytical and problem-solving skills, often addressing novel/unusual situations and exercising judgement based on significant technical experience
• Skilled at preparing and presenting informational and compelling reports, delivering to a variety of audiences
• Excellent ability to collaborate with other functional areas and build effective, productive business relationships
• Significant project management skills and highly proficient at managing, tracking, and measuring project progress; projects are dynamic and complex, requiring new perspectives and sophisticated analytical thought
• Displays proven effectiveness in managing stakeholder expectations, communicating in complex or sensitive situations, facilitating mutually beneficial outcomes and influencing/guiding others to adopt a new point of view
• Highly proficient with use of applicable software systems

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
• 6+ years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State Licensing, Regulation, 3PL, regulated industry experience

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

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.

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.

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: 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