Director, Package Engineering

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Hybrid/On-site options

Job summary

Vertex is seeking a Director of Package Engineering to lead a technical team responsible for late-stage development, commercialization, and supply of Vertex products. The role requires strategic leadership, building a high-performing packaging organization and driving efficiency and risk reduction across processes.

The successful candidate will partner with Manufacturing Science & Technology, Supply Chain and Regulatory groups to advance packaging strategies, recruit and develop talent, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical, or a related discipline.
• Typically requires 12 years of experience, including 5 years in leadership/management.
• Experience in packaging for pharmaceutical products through development to launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging engineering and align across technical areas.
• Support regulatory packaging CMC strategy and market applications.
• Represent MS&T on corporate/strategic teams and long-range planning.
• Resolve critical packaging issues with stakeholders and drive improvements.
• Recruit, develop and motivate teams; build a high-performing workforce.
• Define functional goals and annual business plans; align operations strategy.

Skills

Packaging disciplines

Pharma packaging

Leadership & recruiting

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Matrix organization

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging/Engineering

Job description

Job Description

General Summary:

The Director, Package Engineering leads a technical team of packaging engineers responsible for successful late-stage development, commercialization and supply of Vertex products. This role models leadership behaviors, builds an organization capable of ensuring future success, develops leaders, and drives efficiency and risk reduction into relevant internal and external processes. This role is a major contributor to the Manufacturing Science and Technology strategy development and to the collective success of Commercial Manufacturing & Technical Operations, Supply Chain, and Vertex.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical packaging engineering and leverages knowledge to build alignment across technical areas or functions
• Supports Regulatory on packaging related CMC strategy and market applications
• Represents MS&T on corporate and strategic teams (e.g. supplier partnerships); participates in the long range planning process
• Provides leadership to resolve critical issues impacting packaging operations in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• Reviews and approves documents with strategic importance to department or organization
• Defines strategy and champions effective continuous improvement of packaging operations
• Leads through subordinate managers or higher level professionals.
• Recruits, directs, motivates and develops teams, maximizing contribution, professional growth and ability to build and sustain a high-performing workforce.
• Designs and implements functional/department goals; contributes to the development of operational strategy and develops annual business plans to ensure alignment.
• As a people manager within the organization, may have financial accountabilities and human resource responsibilities for assigned staff.

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience in one or multiple packaging disciplines including primary packaging materials and closure systems, design of secondary and tertiary components, component compatibility, component qualification, equipment installation and qualification
• Experience supporting packaging for pharmaceutical products from research through registration and launch
• Acumen recruiting quality staff and refining activities to improve productivity across disciplines
• Advanced understanding of regulatory and supply chain fields that impinge on primary areas of responsibility
• Displays compelling verbal, written and presentation skills in communication with internal and external customers
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced, strong-matrix work environment
• Exhibits an outstanding record in multiple projects, enabling the success of others
• Ability to travel domestic and international (approximately 20%)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical, Material Engineering, or a relevant discipline
• Typically requires 12 years of experience, or the equivalent combination of advanced education and experience, including 5 years of leadership/management experience.

Pay Range

$189,700 - $284,500

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:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
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]