Executive Director, Regulatory Transformation & Innovation

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Educational assistance

Commuting subsidy

Matching charitable donations

401(k)

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Senior Director to lead Regulatory Transformation & Innovation within Global Regulatory Affairs. You will shape strategy, design end-to-end regulatory practices, and drive innovations in content development, data utilization, and decision support.

The role blends leadership and hands-on execution, focusing on AI, analytics, and digital enablement to deliver measurable business improvements while aligning with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in Regulatory Affairs or regulated industries with strong regulatory processes knowledge.
• 10+ years leading transformation, analytics, or digital enablement initiatives.
• Experience leading AI, analytics, knowledge management, or digital transformation in regulatory contexts.
• Proven ability to translate innovation strategies into operational execution with measurable outcomes.
• Expertise in change management and driving adoption of new capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a Regulatory Transformation & Innovation strategy aligned with GRA objectives and enterprise priorities.
• Lead design, digitization, implementation, and continuous improvement of end-to-end regulatory practices to drive value and reduce manual work.
• Identify and advance opportunities to enhance regulatory capabilities via AI, analytics, automation, and cloud-based submissions.
• Assess external trends to inform strategic priorities and capability investments.
• Lead approaches to content development, knowledge management, data utilization, and decision support.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement advanced tech capabilities improving quality and delivery.
• Establish governance and value-realization frameworks for transformational opportunities across GRA.
• Partner with functions to align initiatives with business priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Build relationships with external partners and vendors to bring innovative ideas into the organization.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on innovation and transformation priorities.
• Communicate progress, impact, and lessons learned across the organization.

Skills

Regulatory transformation

Analytics

Leadership

Artificial intelligence

Digital enablement

Regulatory content development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

AI/digitization tools

Regulatory submissions systems

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Senior Director to lead Regulatory Transformation & Innovation within Global Regulatory Affairs. You will shape strategy, design end-to-end regulatory practices, and drive innovations in content development, data utilization, and decision support.

The role blends leadership and hands-on execution, focusing on AI, analytics, and digital enablement to deliver measurable business improvements while aligning with regulatory requirements.