Job Description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Compliance professional to join its Office of Business Integrity & Ethics (OBIE) as a Compliance Manager in its Assurance team. OBIE is accountable for developing, overseeing, and continuously improving Vertex’s Global Compliance Program. This includes defining standards via policies and procedures, creating, and implementing training and communications, conducting auditing and monitoring and other assurance activities, facilitating internal reporting, discretely and professionally conducting compliance-related investigations, and keeping the CEO, the Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors informed on Compliance matters. OBIE serves as the go-to experts for Vertex employees and external stakeholders on issues relating to Vertex’s Global Compliance Program and Code of Conduct globally.

Job Description

Reporting to the Head of Global Compliance Program Strategy, Assurance & management, the Manager will be responsible for supporting the company’s global ABAC and assurance program and activities, including auditing and monitoring, third party risk management, and fair market value analysis. The Manager will serve as the initial point of contact for business colleagues for these programs and activities and will support department initiatives globally. The Manager must have knowledge of the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, anti-bribery/anti-corruption laws, and experience with assurance, auditing, and monitoring.

If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, hands-on, and team-oriented environment where you can have a big impact on the organization, we’d love to speak with you!

Key Responsibilities

• Support the assurance program’s annual auditing and monitoring plans and related reporting.
• Serve as the operational contact for assurance and other compliance processes and activities, including third party risk management and fair market value, and supervise dedicated email accounts.
• Collaborate with OBIE colleagues and cross-functional teams to drive assurance program activities.
• Develop a high level of knowledge of current and emerging assurance risk for the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.
• Support continuous improvement of the Global Compliance Program.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies

• Consummate team player with excellent judgment and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
• Demonstrated experience taking ownership of projects and driving execution.
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Self-starter with demonstrated ability to meet goals; able to exercise sound judgment in escalating matters appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to identify areas for improvement in controls, systems, and processes.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data to analyze information while still seeing the “big picture”.
• Confidence and professionalism to handle difficult conversations and discretion on sensitive matters.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience in auditing, monitoring, and assurance, with a focus on the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.
• ABAC and auditing and monitoring experience, with preference for experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of anti-bribery/anti-corruption laws and pharmaceutical regulations and guidance.
• Operations and project management experience.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to compliance, ethics, and accountability.
• Ability to travel approximately 15-20% of time.
• Proficiency in MS Office (especially XLSX and PPT).
• Advanced English language skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CFE
• Previous in-house Compliance experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry.
• Flexibility to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

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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 Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion – you’re always welcome on-site; or select
2. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
3. 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