CGT Quality Systems Leader – Personalized Medicine (Hybrid)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 181,000 - 271,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in Boston, MA, seeks a Senior Director of CGT Quality Systems to provide strategic quality leadership for personalized medicine and advanced CGT programs across the patient journey.

The role drives governance, compliance, and continuous improvement, partnering with Global Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to balance long-term vision with flawless execution. Hybrid work arrangements are available in a patient-centric, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in regulated pharmaceutical environments.
• 7+ years in a management/supervisory role.
• Deep knowledge of CGT, GMP, and global health authority expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic Quality Systems leadership for CGT programs across clinical to commercial stages.
• Define, prioritize, and execute CGT Quality Systems aligned with business objectives and regulations.
• Partner with stakeholders to manage risk, escalation, and remediation plans.
• Mentor and develop teams to build capability and accountability.
• Lead quality improvement and governance across the end-to-end patient journey.

Skills

Quality leadership

Executive communication

Risk management

CGT/GMP knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Education

BS in engineering or life sciences

MS in analytics or life sciences

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated in Boston, MA, seeks a Senior Director of CGT Quality Systems to provide strategic quality leadership for personalized medicine and advanced CGT programs across the patient journey.

The role drives governance, compliance, and continuous improvement, partnering with Global Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams to balance long-term vision with flawless execution. Hybrid work arrangements are available in a patient-centric, fast-paced environment.