Director, Enterprise Knowledge Graph & Semantics

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 216,400 - 324,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Educational assistance programs

401(k) matching

Commuting subsidy

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director of Knowledge Graph & Semantics for a hybrid role in Boston. This leader will oversee the development of the company's enterprise Knowledge Graph and Semantic Layer, essential for AI-driven insights across business domains. Key responsibilities include designing the knowledge graph, managing cross-domain data integration, and leading a technical team. The ideal candidate has extensive expertise in knowledge graphs, data engineering, and experience in the biotechnology sector. Vertex offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $216,400 - $324,600, hybrid work options, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, AI/ML, or advanced analytics.
• Hands-on experience with knowledge graphs and semantic technologies.
• Strong experience with cloud data platforms like Snowflake and Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Design and build Vertex's enterprise knowledge graph across multiple domains.
• Build and govern the enterprise semantic layer enabling consistent metrics.
• Define and lead the strategy for graph and semantic technologies.
• Ensure high availability and performance metrics in production operations.

Skills

Data engineering

Knowledge graphs

AI/ML

Semantic technologies

Cross-domain data integration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Graph databases

Graph query languages

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director of Knowledge Graph & Semantics for a hybrid role in Boston. This leader will oversee the development of the company's enterprise Knowledge Graph and Semantic Layer, essential for AI-driven insights across business domains. Key responsibilities include designing the knowledge graph, managing cross-domain data integration, and leading a technical team. The ideal candidate has extensive expertise in knowledge graphs, data engineering, and experience in the biotechnology sector. Vertex offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $216,400 - $324,600, hybrid work options, and comprehensive benefits.