Associate Director, Regulatory CMC, Biologics

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US); United States; Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Educational assistance programs

Commuting subsidy

Matching charitable donations

401(k)

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc in the United States seeks a CMC Associate Director to lead global regulatory CMC strategies for biologics. You will author, review, and deliver high-quality regulatory submissions while interfacing with Health Authorities.

In this hybrid role, you will drive AI-enabled document preparation, ensure data traceability, and guide cross-functional teams to accelerate innovative therapies for patients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Regulatory Affairs, or related life science field (advanced degree preferred).
• 8+ years in pharma/biotech with biologics focus and CMC submissions experience.
• HA interactions for biologics experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, review, and lifecycle management of CMC sections for biologics regulatory submissions.
• Develop global CMC regulatory strategies for assigned programs.
• Serve as primary regulatory CMC lead for Health Authority interactions.
• Provide regulatory guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Lead regulatory assessment of CMC changes, deviations, and investigations.
• Apply AI-enabled tools for authoring, review, and consistency checks.
• Drive content and data traceability approaches.
• Support AI/digital capability development and innovations.
• Represent Regulatory CMC in governance forums.
• Stay abreast of regulatory tech advances and AI opportunities.

Skills

CMC regulatory strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory submissions

AI-enabled regulatory

Digital & AI capabilities

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Global matrix experience

Quality & compliance

People management (optional)

AI output review

Data traceability

Automation opportunities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Regulatory Affairs, or related life science field

Tools

AI tools for regulatory

Job description

General Summary

The Chemistry Manufacturing Controls (CMC) Associate Director leads and executes global regulatory CMC strategies across investigational and commercial products focusing on biologics. This role is accountable for authoring, reviewing, and delivering high‑quality regulatory submissions, while serving as the primary CMC interface with Health Authorities. The role integrates advanced digital and AI‑enabled approaches to enhance the quality, consistency, and efficiency of regulatory document preparation and review.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads preparation, review, and lifecycle management of CMC sections of global regulatory submissions for biologics (INDs/CTAs, NDAs/BLAs/MAAs)
• Develops and drives global CMC regulatory strategies for assigned programs
• Serves as primary regulatory CMC lead for Health Authority interactions
• Provides regulatory guidance to cross‑functional teams
• Leads regulatory assessment of CMC changes, deviations, and investigations
• Applies AI‑enabled tools for authoring, review, and consistency checks
• Drives structured content and data traceability approaches
• Supports AI/digital capability development
• Contributes to process improvements and innovation initiatives
• Represents Regulatory CMC in governance forums
• Stays abreast of and adopts emerging technologies, including AI, and maintains a continuous learning mindset to strengthen regulatory CMC's decision‑making and innovation.
• Proactively remains up to date on advances in technology, AI, automation, competitive intelligence, and changes in the regulatory environment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge of global regulatory CMC requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH, Health Canada) for biologics
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams
• Strong planning and prioritization skills
• Ability to work in a global matrixed environment
• Commitment to quality and compliance
• May include people management responsibilities
• Digital & AI‑Enabled Regulatory Capabilities
• Working knowledge of AI tools for regulatory document preparation and review
• Experience with structured content and data‑driven authoring
• Ability to critically review AI‑assisted outputs
• Familiarity with digital submission and data integrity expectations
• Ability to identify automation and AI opportunities

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Regulatory Affairs, or related life science field (advanced degree preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry with a focus on biologics
• Experience leading CMC regulatory submissions and HA interactions for biologics
• Experience with complex or multi‑product strategies preferred

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

$166,400 - $249,600

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 well‑being journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations.

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 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.
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.

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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 [e-mail].

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.