Director, Research Portfolio & Programs

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

Commuting subsidy

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a Portfolio and Program Management Director to lead planning and execution across cross-functional Research programs from early research through preclinical development. The role partners with senior site leadership to deliver strategic priorities and ensure timely milestones.

You will oversee a portfolio, drive governance, manage risks, and provide integrated updates to leadership while developing PPM capabilities and talent within a hybrid/on-site

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences (PhD preferred) or equivalent.
• Typically requires 10 years of experience in portfolio and program management.
• Experience leading cross-functional R&D teams in drug discovery/development.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio planning and drive strategic decision-making across research and early development programs.
• Direct a portfolio of Research programs from early research through candidate preclinical development.
• Provide portfolio updates including status, risks, milestones, resource needs, and decisions.
• Develop integrated timelines and reporting across programs.
• Identify, assess, mitigate, and escalate risks and blockers to delivery.
• Coach and develop PM staff and promote data-driven decision making.

Skills

Portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic decision-making

Communication skills

Risk analysis

Education

PhD in Life Sciences (preferred)

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a Portfolio and Program Management Director to lead planning and execution across cross-functional Research programs from early research through preclinical development. The role partners with senior site leadership to deliver strategic priorities and ensure timely milestones.

You will oversee a portfolio, drive governance, manage risks, and provide integrated updates to leadership while developing PPM capabilities and talent within a hybrid/on-site