Supply Chain Senior Specialist, Site Scheduling

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US); Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Site Scheduling Senior Specialist to manage day-to-day site scheduling for VCGT, coordinating across schedulers and stakeholders to provide visibility on changes and dependencies that may affect execution. The role also covers RTMS support and Teams channel coordination.

Based in Leiden area in the Netherlands, this hybrid role requires strong cross-functional communication, planning governance, and experience in manufacturing operations in a cGMP environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in site planning, production scheduling, supply chain, materials management, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment.
• Strong understanding of cross-functional scheduling, planning governance, and manufacturing execution requirements.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, planning tools, and planning-relevant master data processes.
• Experience managing contractor support or coordinating day-to-day system and communication workflows.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the site manufacturing schedule and coordinate across schedulers to ensure a single aligned plan.
• Identify schedule conflicts, cross-functional dependencies, and timing risks that may impact manufacturing execution.
• Provide visibility to key schedule milestones, assumptions, and changes affecting near- and mid-term manufacturing execution.
• Coordinate day-to-day scheduling communications, updates, and issue tracking to support effective site execution.
• Responsible for RTMS support and day-to-day scheduling Teams channel coordination and updates.
• Oversee RTMS-related scheduling processes, data quality, user support, and issue escalation.
• Ensure scheduling communications and system updates are accurate, timely, and aligned with site priorities and governance.

Skills

Site planning

Production scheduling

Supply chain

Materials management

Manufacturing operations

Cross-functional scheduling

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Teams

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Manufacturing Operations

Tools

ERP systems

Planning tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Job Description General Summary

The Site Scheduling Supply Chain Sr. Specialist supports Vertex Cell and Genetic Therapies (VCGT) by managing day-to-day site scheduling processes and maintaining an aligned manufacturing schedule. This role coordinates across schedulers and stakeholders to provide visibility to schedule changes, priorities, and dependencies that may impact execution. The role also is responsible for RTMS support and day-to-day scheduling Teams channel coordination and updates.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain the site manufacturing schedule and coordinate across schedulers to ensure a single aligned plan. Identify schedule conflicts, cross-functional dependencies, and timing risks that may impact manufacturing execution, and drive alignment on required changes. Provide visibility to key schedule milestones, assumptions, and changes affecting near- and mid-term manufacturing execution. Coordinate day-to-day scheduling communications, updates, and issue tracking to support effective site execution. Responsible for RTMS support and day-to-day scheduling Teams channel coordination and updates. Oversee RTMS-related scheduling processes, data quality, user support, and issue escalation. Ensure scheduling communications and system updates are accurate, timely, and aligned with site priorities and governance.

Knowledge and Skills

Experience in site planning, production scheduling, supply chain, materials management, or manufacturing operations. Experience in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment. Strong understanding of cross-functional scheduling, planning governance, and manufacturing execution requirements. Familiarity with ERP systems, planning tools, and planning-relevant master data processes, including item and bill of material management. Experience managing contractor support or coordinating day-to-day system and communication workflows is preferred. Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Manufacturing Operations or other related disciplines 6 years of relevant experience At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

Pay Range

$93,000 - $139,400 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
• 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.

Help Us Achieve Our Mission

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 and conditions. The company has approved therapies for cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia, acute pain and acromegaly, and it continues to advance clinical and research programs in these areas. 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 IgA nephropathy, neuropathic pain, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, primary membranous nephropathy, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, type 1 diabetes, generalized myasthenia gravis, and myotonic dystrophy type 1. Vertex was founded in 1989 and has its global headquarters in Boston, with international headquarters 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 16 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 LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X We believe our culture is one of Vertex’s greatest strengths and a key enabler of our ability to deliver transformative medicines for patients who need them. Rooted in innovation, purpose and collaboration, our culture empowers people to take smart risks, challenge conventional thinking and do their best work. The diversity of our people is central to that culture. By bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, we foster an environment where new ideas thrive, better decisions are made and breakthrough innovation is possible. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included and connected to our shared mission, because we know that our unique culture and the collective strength of our people are what set Vertex apart.