Medical affairs technology lead Job at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Boston, MA

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  • Vertex Pharmaceuticals
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

Job Description

General Summary:

Vertex is seeking an experienced technology leader to lead the strategy, planning, and delivery to support the Medical Affairs business function across all disease areas and regions. The Global Medical Affairs (GMA) Technology Lead will primarily partner with Global Medical Affairs (GMA) and Medical Operations organizations to create and execute technology strategy in concert with business strategy. This role will work directly with the business partners in global medical affairs organization to understand the business needs and vision and will be accountable for defining technology roadmaps, identifying solutions, and finding synergies across other commercial, medical, and external affairs technologies.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

  • Partner with key business stakeholders to understand business strategy, prioritization, and to set vision and goals for technology roadmap aligned to GMA and MedOps teams.
  • Build and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders; become a trusted partner and have an ongoing, significant impact towards meeting strategic business goals with technology.
  • Engage as a key participant in the strategic business planning process for these organizations. Provide insights on how technology can improve business processes to enable operating efficiencies and support business goals. 
  • Develop and maintain a technology strategy for these organizations to support and advance their objectives, factoring in the future direction of the business area and changes in the technology landscape.  
  • Define and lead portfolio of projects, programs, releases, and system enhancements, ensuring quality and timeliness of delivery (where applicable) while remaining within allocated budget limits.
  • Establish the right level of governance for resource mgmt., budget mgmt., and creating of execution plan.
  • Proactively identify gaps and forward-looking opportunities in current technologies and potential business process improvements in pursuit of driving efficiencies and meeting strategic business goals.
  • Work closely with DTE Compliance, Internal Audit and Quality Assurance groups as needed to ensure compliance with GxP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and other key regulations, as well as our DTE system lifecycle and change management requirements.
  • Manage relationships with strategic software vendors and service providers.


Knowledge And Skills

  • Risk Management: Proactively identify risk and create a mitigation plan.
  • Resource Management: Assignment of team members to specific tasks, allocation management.
  • Budget management: Plan and manage financial resources for DTE program expenses.
  • Technology Innovation: Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in pharma medical affairs, product launch preparation, field enablement, HCP engagement, with proven ability to stay informed on industry trends across various technologies.
  • Technology Strategy: Create multi-year plans that guide technology investment to achieve longer term business goals.
  • Advanced problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to present in a clear and concise manner to all audiences including leadership.
  • Exceptional analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and prioritization skills, including the development of business cases/ value propositions.
  • Ability and willingness to flex as needed between leading/managing and hands-on execution.


Education And Experience

  • 8-10 years’ experience working in delivering technology programs with at least 6-8 years of life sciences industry experience.
  • Experience in Medical Affairs disciplines such as scientific communications and publication planning, congress planning & training, grants and investigator sponsored studies, and medical operational excellence.
  • Experience in leading the implementation of complex programs in a matrixed environment such as global implementation of scientific communication or integrated evidence generation planning capabilities.
  • Experience in translating broad business strategies and functional priorities into effective operational goals and objectives; able to actively participate in strategic planning for the function.
  • Results oriented leader with a proven track record of on-time project delivery for large, cross-functional, and complex projects with global stakeholders.
  • Experience in leading technology governance – accountability, team guidance, progress tracking, and ROI.
  • Substantial program/ project management, demand management, resource management and system life cycle expertise.
  • Experienced in building productive partnerships with business stakeholders and aligning them around a recommendation/solution. 


Pay Range

$165,600 - $248,400

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

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

  • Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
  • 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

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Remote work, Flexible hours, 2 days per week,

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