GCO AI Enablement and Analytics Associate Director

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated seeks an GCO AI Enablement and Analytics Associate Director to drive AI-enabled transformation across Global Clinical Operations. You will bridge clinical needs with AI capabilities, shaping strategy and building long-term capability while collaborating with stakeholders, DTE, vendors, and enterprise partners.

The role emphasizes evaluation of platforms, adoption criteria, and the creation of reusable analytics assets to scale operation excellence in a

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required in Math, Statistics, CS, Data Science or similar.
• Typically requires 8 years of experience in clinical operations, business transformation, analytics, data science or related roles.
• At least 5 years experience in AI/digital transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support GCO's business transformation strategy aligned with clinical operations priorities and enterprise digital initiatives.
• Develop advanced analytics, automation, process mining, and digital capabilities to improve performance.
• Lead evaluation frameworks for AI-enabled technologies and adoption criteria.
• Promote responsible AI principles including transparency, accountability, and human oversight.
• Coach stakeholders and establish communities of practice across GCO.

Skills

AI/ML methodologies

Data analysis

Communication & stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Data science or similar disciplines required

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

The GCO AI Enablement and Analytics Associate Director serves as the business-embedded technical expert responsible for advancing AI-enabled business transformation, advanced analytics, automation, and digital capabilities across Global Clinical Operations (GCO).

As a key member of the Digitization Strategy Center of Excellence, this role will help shape and execute GCO's AI enablement and analytics strategy to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability of clinical trial execution. The individual will operate at the intersection of clinical operations, process transformation, analytics, and emerging technologies.

This role will provide the technical expertise needed to bridge clinical operations business needs with AI and digital capabilities, ensuring GCO can maximize value from existing and emerging platforms while building long-term organizational capability. The role will work closely with business stakeholders, DTE, vendors, and enterprise partners to evaluate solutions, support adoption, and serve as the business owner for one or more technical solutions.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Support GCO's business transformation strategy in alignment with clinical operations priorities, enterprise digital initiatives, and organizational objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational performance through development of advanced analytics, automation, process mining, and digital capabilities.

• Enable Performance Excellence initiatives within GCO through development of advanced and custom analytics
• Support the design, development, and deployment of low-code and no-code enabled solutions, reusable agents, prompt libraries, workflow automations, and analytics assets within approved enterprise platforms.
• Develop repeatable frameworks and reusable assets that accelerate adoption of AI-enabled capabilities throughout GCO.

• Act as GCO business lead for one more or digital platforms.
• Evaluate platform capabilities and identify opportunities to leverage advanced functionality, embedded analytics, automation, and AI-driven insights.
• Drive awareness and utilization of platform capabilities that improve operational efficiency and decision-making.

• Provide technical expertise for the evaluation of AI-enabled technologies, digital platforms, analytics tools, and automation solutions relevant to GCO.
• Develop evaluation frameworks, business requirements, proof-of-concept approaches, and adoption criteria for new technologies.

• Promote awareness of responsible AI principles, including transparency, accountability, human oversight, and appropriate use.

• Establish and lead communities of practice, super-user networks, and AI champion programs across GCO.
• Coach and mentor GCO stakeholders in advanced applications of AI, analytics, automation, and digital tools.

Required Education

• Advanced degree in Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Data science or similar disciplines required

Required Experience

• Typically requires 8 years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and progressive experience in clinical operations, business transformation, analytics, data science or operational excellence roles within life sciences, pharma, or healthcare.
• At least 5 years experience in AI/ digital transformation initiatives and understanding of enabling technologies
• Demonstrated success building advanced analytics outputs.
• Experience supporting or leading digital transformation and AI/automation initiatives preferred.

Required Knowledge/Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to translate complex data into actionable recommendations.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in data science and AI/ML methodologies
• Experience with data analysis and visualization applications (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau)
• Knowledge of healthcare claims and electronic health record (EHR) data, with exposure in major U.S. real-world data (RWD) sources.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication, influence, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across functions and levels.
• Ability to operate strategically while driving operational execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with cross-functional, matrixed teams in global organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring deliverables are fully met on-time.

Pay Range

$166,000 - $249,000

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

Remote-Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status

In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion - you're always welcome on-site; or select
2. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
3. 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.

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