Immunology Strategy Lead – Cell & Gene Therapy

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US); United States; On-site; USD 238,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., based in Boston, seeks Senior Director, Immunology to oversee multiple research programs and drive strategies across the cell and genetic therapy portfolio. The role requires translating deep immunology expertise into actionable development plans and leading cross-functional teams across discovery and development.

You will mentor scientists, shape investment decisions, and collaborate with manufacturing, process development, and analytics teams to accelerate

Qualifications

• PhD/MD in immunology or related field.
• 12+ years in industry Immunology.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and contributing to discovery and development programs (IND, FIM, PoC).

Responsibilities

• Lead 2+ programs with cross-functional collaboration to achieve goals.
• Develop strategy for novel immunology drug discovery, including T1D.
• Provide scientific, strategic, and organizational leadership for immunology research and drug discovery.
• Advance allogeneic transplantation and other immune-mediated opportunities.
• Mentor and develop scientists; manage resources and budgets.

Skills

Immunology

Drug discovery

Leadership

Cross-functional

Strategic thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Education

PhD/MD

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., based in Boston, seeks Senior Director, Immunology to oversee multiple research programs and drive strategies across the cell and genetic therapy portfolio. The role requires translating deep immunology expertise into actionable development plans and leading cross-functional teams across discovery and development.

You will mentor scientists, shape investment decisions, and collaborate with manufacturing, process development, and analytics teams to accelerate