Senior Technical Analyst, External Manufacturing Data, & Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions

Job Description Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Digital, Technology and Engineering (DTE) Research, Pre-Clinical, Manufacturing & Supply (RPMS) Group's mission is to improve the lives of patients through digital, data, and technology innovation. Vertex is in a transformational period where we are accelerating our capabilities, technology and data to augment our scientific mission and enable Vertex to grow in scale; ensuring we remain on the forefront of science, medicine and technology. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced senior analyst with a passion for External manufacturing solutions, to join our team and drive our digital transformation initiatives. The Senior Technical Analyst, External Manufacturing Data, & Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions is part of a team of innovators responsible for the development, implementation, and management of data flow, artificial intelligence and automation technologies that accelerate manufacturing execution, including oversight, decision control and process optimization. These activities enable the rapid expansion of commercial supply of all Vertex medicines across all modalities, from small molecules through to cell and gene therapy medicines. The Senior Technical Analyst partners with team members across global commercial manufacturing teams spanning plants to operations to oversight to enhance digital capabilities, drive automation, and improve operational efficiency and deliver high value, high speed impact. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Participate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of systems that enable external manufacturing of all Vertex medicines. Enable the data and technology strategy for manufacturing, ensuring alignment with business objectives to deliver a digital transformation in the pace and velocity of real-time insight creation. Have mastery of the marketplace of commercial products with innovation to where creative solutions can drive Vertex's needs forward. Guide end to end business process development, integrating collaborating system data flows through mapping exercises and technical task execution. Conduct data quality assessments for integration project databases. Collaborate globally to accelerate operational efficiency in CMC and manufacturing planning, forecasting and execution processes internally and externally. Monitor and implement fast moving AI technologies and regulatory trends to design and build system capabilities and maintain compliance with evolving global standards. Willingness to travel up to 10% to support business objectives. Execute timely technology/AI/data activity to the required quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand needs and ensure successful delivery to value. Knowledge and Skills: Experience in successfully designing and implementing data and technology solutions in commercial manufacturing environments and across a manufacturing network. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences. A strong commitment to compliance and integrity in systems, processes, and actions, with a deep understanding of the biotech environment. Proficiency in rapidly adopting and implementing emerging technology (e.g. agentic). Proficiency in manufacturing software and tools and strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technology. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT or relevant equivalent experience; Master's degree preferred. 5+ years of experience in technology, ideally within manufacturing and CMC domains. Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams and initiatives that require collaboration across multiple functional areas. Proven track record of implementing and optimizing digital manufacturing systems and data flows. Experience with regulatory requirements and industry standards, including GMP. Experience with the manufacturing systems (MES, PCS, LIMS, Data Historian, Data Lake) processes of small molecule, cell therapy, gene therapy and other modalities. Experience with enabling advanced technologies, such as AI and machine learning, and delivery of data engineering strategies is highly desirable.  Advanced certifications in product, agile, software engineering, cloud technologies, or leadership preferred. Pay Range: $104,000 - $156,000 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: 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. #LI-Hybrid 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 Help Us Achieve Our Mission Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency . Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X , LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people's lives. Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.