Job Description

General Summary:

In this role, the Senior Principal Analyst, GPS Tech Lead will partner with other DTE technical leads, business teams (PV Systems, Case Processing, PV Quality) and vendor teams to refine and execute the technology roadmap by supporting the evaluation, selection, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of new and/or upgraded Safety solutions.

Additionally, they will maintain reliable, scalable and compliant systems, ensure delivery and enhancements that provide opportunities for developing and implementing innovative solutions (including AI driven capabilities) and integrations that easily support current and evolving business needs. These systems include PV focused solutions such as Argus (Global Safety Database), Empirica (Safety Signal Detection), PV Reports, Veeva SafetyDocs, Axway E2B Gateway, Reportum as well as core technology solutions such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), ServiceNow, Toad Data Point, OBIEE and Power BI.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Become a trusted partner of the business teams and other DTE cross functional teams; understand their needs and deliver technology solutions to support and enable their goals and objectives
• Strategize on how technology can improve business processes to enable operating efficiencies and support the achievement of business goals and objectives including AI
• Refine and execute the technology roadmap by supporting the evaluation, selection, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of new and/or upgraded systems, including Safety Database, Reporting, Signal Detection, E2B Gateway, Safety data (Adverse events and product complaints) Intake solutions.
• Develop and maintain a long-term life cycle plan for the ongoing maintenance and management of systems
• Manage the support of existing systems to ensure business continuity and address user issues and requests; this includes administration and configuration executed and documented per Vertex procedures
• Coordinate with end users, Managed Service Providers, and DTE colleagues to resolve systems issues and advance projects, including development of materials to support end user and Managed Service Provider staff training
• Manage relationships with our strategic software vendors and service providers
• Provide updates to senior management on activities, including work done by DTE colleagues, business support team, and Managed Service Providers, for technical and validation services
• Identify and design solutions to integrate and analyze data across platforms.
• Gather and develop business requirements, workflow and data flow diagrams
• Work across Vertex to identify opportunities for process improvements, determine the user requirements, map future business capabilities to strategic outcomes, and present findings to leadership on solution proposals and recommendations

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of the PV business processes, drivers, and metrics (such as case processing, E2B R2/R3 and aggregate reporting, and signal detection)
• Strong understanding of GxP, safety regulations
• Understanding of Safety/PV technology landscape including AI related solutions
• Hands on experience with database/SQL and Windows platforms
• Knowledge of Signal Detection system (i.e. Empirica Signal and Topics), ArMMs
• Demonstrates a solid understanding and application of good project management practices, as well as the fundamentals of System Life Cycle (SLC) and IT operational practices.
• In-depth knowledge in the core disciplines of project management, business analysis, solution design, change management, delivery, and testing
• Experienced in building productive partnerships with business stakeholders and aligning them around a recommendation/solution
• Able to manage own workload with minimal direction
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
• Experience working with IT managed services or outsourced/offshore teams

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in technology discipline or equivalent
• Typically requires 8+ years relevant business systems in the Life Sciences industry, or the equivalent combination of education and 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