Company Profile

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Company Overview

At Vertex, we bring together the brightest minds in the relentless pursuit of creating transformative medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, we are one of only a handful of biotechnology companies founded since 1976 that has discovered and developed four or more approved medicines in our own labs. In addition to the four medicines we’ve developed to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis, we have ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases.

Our U.S. headquarters are in Boston’s Innovation District, our International headquarters are located in London, UK, and we have research and development (R&D) sites and commercial offices in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia and Latin America. With more than two-thirds of our employees dedicated to research and development (R&D), we are consistently recognized as one of the industry’s top places to work, including nine consecutive years on Science magazine’s Top Employers list. For company updates and to learn more about us visit www.vrtx.com. You can also get to know us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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  • < a day ago

    Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Biopharmaceutical Sciences and Manufacturing Operations

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Job DescriptionThe Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, Biopharmaceutical Sciences and Manufacturing Operations (BSMO) is a key member of Vertex's Financial Planning & Analysis team. This role will partner closely with Commercial Manufacturing and Tech Ops (CMTO), Commercial Finance and Disease Strategy Team (DST) Finance in support of our Cell and Gene Therapies portfolio, with a specific focus on CASGEVY, the first-ever approved CRISPR-based gene-editing therapy used to treat Sickle ...

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  • 1 day ago

    Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Finance

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Director of Corporate Finance is a key member within the Finance organization, responsible for driving short term global planning, forecasting, and reporting processes-including budget development, consolidated performance reporting, and preparation of Board materials. This role partners closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to provide financial direction and deliver strategic insightsthat enable achievement of Vertex objectives. ...

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  • 1 day ago

    Executive Medical Director, Global Medical Lead - HEME

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:Vertex seeks a dynamic and experienced Medical Affairs physician executive to lead the new Disease Area of Hematology within the Global Medical Strategy group. This individual will be responsible for the development of Global Medical strategies for the first FDA approved CRISPR-cas9 medicine (Exa-Cel) for the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease and Infusion dependent B-Thalassemia, including the development of the life cycle management plan. The successful candidate ...

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  • 2 days ago

    Director, Market Access Strategy (Heme)

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Job DescriptionVertex currently operates at the forefront of rare disease scientific innovation and has successfully developed and commercialized multiple breakthrough medicines for Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Sickle Cell Disease, Transfusion-Dependent Beta Thalassemia and Pain. In addition to clinical development programs in these commercialized areas, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases including programs in Type ...

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  • 2 days ago

    Associate Director Medical Writing (Hybrid)

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Associate Director, Medical Writing Science manages the overall operations of a team or major project and implements this through effective leadership. This role provides guidance and leadership for document development for regulatory filings and coordinates the clinical sections of more complex regulatory submissions, including organization, content, and resource requirements. This role applies advanced technical expertise and develops solutions to complex ...

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  • 3 days ago

    Associate Director, People Research (Boston, MA)

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:We are seeking a visionary People Research Associate Director to lead the design and execution of high-impact research initiatives that shape workforce strategy and elevate organizational effectiveness. This role demands deep expertise in experimental methods, program evaluation, and storytelling with data. The People Research Associate Director will hold a PhD in a relevant field and bring a strong track record of translating complex research into actionable ...

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  • 3 days ago

    Director, Speaker Bureau and Content Lead, US Kidney

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Director, Speaker Bureau and Content Lead, US Kidney is responsible for setting up and leading the speaker bureau and developing all approved content to support our launches in IgA nephropathy (IgAN) and APOL1-mediated kidney disease (AMKD). Additionally, this person will map and prioritize all Key Thought Leaders (KTLs), Digital Opinion Leaders (DOLs), and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to support the KTL engagement strategy and identify opportunities for educational ...

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  • 3 days ago

    Senior Director, Regulatory Strategy International - EU Affiliates & Rest of World

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Paddington, United Kingdom

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Senior Director, Regulatory Strategy International (EU Affiliates & ROW), is responsible for regulatory strategy, team management, and the execution of local submission strategies in their respective markets. International markets comprise those outside North America, which includes the European Affiliates (EU, UK, and CH) and Rest of World (ROW). ROW is defined as the Vertex International region outside of Europe, UK and CH, which includes emerging markets ...

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  • 3 days ago

    Senior Director, HR Technology and Digital Innovation

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Senior Director, HR Technology and Digital Innovation leads the strategic transformation of HR technologies and HR data platforms at Vertex. This role is responsible for architecting and executing a forward-looking digital roadmap that integrates AI, automation, and analytics to enhance employee experience, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making across the HR function. This role will lead a team responsible for architecture, design, development, ...

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  • 3 days ago

    Senior Director, Finance Technology (Tax, Treasury, and Accounting)

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Job DescriptionVertex is seeking a strategic and collaborative Senior Director, Finance Technology to drive innovation and transformation across Financial Systems, with a focus on Tax, Treasury, and Accounting. This role sits within the Data, Technology & Engineering (DTE) organization and serves as a trusted partner to the CFO organization, aligning technology solutions with business strategies to deliver impactful outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in financial systems, ...

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