Job Description

General/Position Summary

Vertex is in an exciting time of growth and innovation, and technology and data are valued as strategic assets. The Data & Software Engineering team in the Data, Technology and Engineering (DTE) organization is seeking an experienced technology leader to help create and maintain the strategy and roadmaps for data products, data assets and analytics and plan, manage and lead governance for data & software engineering projects in the clinical, quality and regulatory areas.

As the Director of Engineering and Data Governance, you will report to the Sr. Director of DSE Governance and be responsible for managing the data strategy, process and teams that prioritize all project, enhancement, and support activities within the Data and Software Engineering function and drive governance and quality for Vertex’s prioritized data and custom software assets in the clinical, quality and regulatory areas. Your expertise in understanding engineering capabilities, managing engineering demand, estimating engineering projects, communicating project and function status, and driving governance and standards will be crucial in directing our engineering staff to deliver and support high value business-driven data and software at the right time, with approved resources, and with high quality.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with DTE Leadership to develop and execute data and analytics strategy aligned to the clinical, quality and regulatory business strategy and develop data and analytics roadmaps to enable the data strategy.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, platform owners, and business engagement leads to identify data and software solutions that satisfy prioritized business needs and drive innovation in investment strategies and timing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data and custom software requirements and contribute to solution designs that deliver the expected business capabilities.
• Oversee the management, documentation, use, and quality assurance processes for prioritized data projects and data assets, including proprietary data sets, third party data, clinical, regulatory and quality data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate engineering and data governance standards, frameworks, and data management processes and assist with data governance enablement for the clinical, quality and regulatory functions.
• Ensure the successful leadership and management of data and custom software development initiatives and projects, including prioritization, planning, requirements, execution, monitoring, communication, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate with resource managers to source, allocate and assign internal or contingent workers to project and operational activities
• Monitor project and platform progress, manage risks, and communicate updates to key stakeholders, ensuring successful and timely project delivery.
• Collaborate with DTE domain experts, learning about the clinical, quality and regulatory business areas and understanding how data and custom software add value to Vertex’s priorities
• Collaborate with cross-functional DTE and business teams, including portfolio management, privacy, security, business engagement, HR, DSS and DCS to ensure data and software development needs are understood and solutions are aligned with prioritized business objectives

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge and experience with leading and managing data, reporting and analytics projects and assets for the clinical, quality and regulatory domains in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• In-depth knowledge of foundational and business process data sets in the clinical, quality and regulatory business areas.
• Working knowledge and experience in the clinical, quality and regulatory functional areas and the related business processes.
• Strong understanding of data management, data governance, data architecture, software engineering, and cloud computing
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate technical and non-technical topics to senior leaders and engineering teams.
• Proven ability to serve as a control function and enforce annual planning agreements by finding ways to say “yes” to prioritized commitments and “no” to lower priority requests
• Strong understanding and awareness of data privacy, data security and compliance to relevant rules including GxP regulations.
• Advanced analytical, problem solving, negotiation and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task, organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Strong knowledge of modern technologies like cloud computing, cybersecurity, data platforms like AWS, Snowflake and Databricks
• Project management, demand management, resource management and system life cycle expertise
• Prior experience with running IT managed services or outsourced/ offshore teams
• Superior MS Office skills, including MS Project & Visio, Excel and PowerPoint Experience
• Strong experience in Agile methodology

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required (preferably in a technology or engineering discipline).
• 10+ years’ experience working in growing technology roles with at least 6 years in IT leadership positions.
• 6+ years’ experience in a similar governance, planning, or strategy role with a focus on bio pharma

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