Director, External Innovation & Partnerships

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Educational assistance programs

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is seeking an Associate Director, External Innovation to analyze scientific, clinical and commercial opportunities and monitor the biopharma landscape. The role supports evaluation of collaboration or acquisition opportunities aligned with corporate strategy, collaborating across R&D, regulatory, manufacturing, and business functions.

The position emphasizes building stakeholder alignment, leading cross-functional projects, and leveraging external landscape

Qualifications

• Broad-based scientific training across drug discovery, development and commercialization.
• Understanding economic, commercial, and financial factors driving value creation.
• Ability to apply scientific, clinical, regulatory and commercial expertise to shape program strategy.
• Ability to synthesize diverse data into actionable insights.
• Ability to develop audience-tailored slide decks for senior management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze opportunities and landscape to inform evaluation decisions.
• Prepare materials and summaries documenting cross-functional input for new tech landscaping and external opportunities.
• Participate in evaluation teams planning, coordinating, and executing rigorous research.
• Build and maintain relationships with transaction and alliance management teams for cross-functional alignment.
• Engage with scientific and clinical SMEs across R&D, regulatory, and manufacturing.
• Coordinate governance meetings including BD discussions with evaluation teams.
• Utilize technology-enabled tools to improve insights, processes and knowledge management.

Skills

Scientific training

Business acumen

Regulatory knowledge

Data synthesis

Slide deck skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Advanced scientific degree

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is seeking an Associate Director, External Innovation to analyze scientific, clinical and commercial opportunities and monitor the biopharma landscape. The role supports evaluation of collaboration or acquisition opportunities aligned with corporate strategy, collaborating across R&D, regulatory, manufacturing, and business functions.

The position emphasizes building stakeholder alignment, leading cross-functional projects, and leveraging external landscape