Director, Package Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits

Commuting subsidy

401(k) plan

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a Director of Package Engineering to lead a technical team responsible for late-stage development, commercialization and supply of Vertex products. You will guide strategy, develop leaders, and drive efficiency across Manufacturing Science & Technology, Supply Chain and Operations from Vertex's Boston base.

The role requires deep packaging expertise, strong people leadership, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced matrix environment with domestic and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical or related field.
• Typically requires 12 years of experience, including 5 years in leadership.
• Experience in packaging for pharma from R&D through launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical packaging engineering teams and align across functions.
• Support regulatory packaging CMC strategy and market applications.
• Represent MS&T on strategic teams and supplier partnerships.
• Provide leadership to resolve packaging operation issues with stakeholders.
• Review and approve strategically important documents.
• Define strategy and drive continuous improvement of packaging operations.
• Manage people, recruit and develop teams for high performance.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Leadership

Regulatory packaging

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Travel readiness

Mentoring & people development

Education

Bachelor's degree in packaging/chemical/mechanical

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

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.

Benefits

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

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.

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

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. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. 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 APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency . Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is 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 14 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 Facebook, Twitter/X , LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people’s lives. Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.