Materials Management Technical Support, Senior Manager

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Education assistance

Commuting subsidy

Matching donations

401(k)

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Manager of Materials Operations in Boston to develop and execute the materials management strategy for manufacturing support, drive compliant material flows, and oversee system reconciliation and regulatory documentation.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Manufacturing, PD, QC, and Facilities, shaping KPIs, deviation handling, CAPA, and change control. The role requires 6+ years in materials management in biopharma and 3 years of leadership.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Supply Chain or related discipline.
• 6 years of experience supporting site-based materials management in cell and gene therapy or related biopharma environment.
• 3 years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop SOPs and documentation for commercial Materials Management and tech transfer of new products.
• Represent Materials Management at cross-functional meetings and manage issues across warehouses and staging areas.
• Define strategy for integrating digital systems (ERP, MRP, WMS, Serialization) with material flows.

Skills

Materials management

ERP/MRP/WMS

Technical writing

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

BS or MS in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP

MRP

WMS

Job description

Job Description General Summary

Reporting to the Director, Materials Operations, this role is responsible for developing and executing the Materials Management Technical Support strategy for Manufacturing support operations, material control process design, compliant material flows, and system reconciliation in support of product commercialization. The individual will also support key Materials Management systems and processes, including change controls, risk assessments, deviations, and GMP documentation. This role provides oversight of commercial material control process development, materials management system design, warehouse material flows and performance monitoring. The Senior Manager will collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Process Development (PD), Quality Control (QC), Operational Quality, Facilities, Operations, and other stakeholders to enable compliant material flows and sustained manufacturing support.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the development of SOPs, work instructions, and related documentation required for commercial Materials Management, and tech transfer of new products and programs
• Represent Materials Management at cross-functional daily management meetings, maintaining visibility to technical issues and action plans across warehouses and production staging areas
• Develop strategy and procedures for integrating Materials Management digital systems (ERP, MRP, WMS, Serialization, etc.) with compliant material flows.
• Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and reconciliation processes
• Serve as the primary escalation point for Material Management issues; coordinate resolution with subject matter experts and communicate status to management
• Support deviation management, CAPA, and change control activities, as needed.
• Serve as the process SME for Materials Management.
• Support Materials Management investigations and root cause analyses
• Partner with Managed Service Provider program managers to monitor performance, optimize schedules, and update statements of work to support evolving business requirements
• Identify warehouse and material control innovations to drive efficiencies at scale
• Implement standard work, process confirmations, and support tiered management initiatives
• Design and maintain physical and system material flows, deploying Kanban systems and other methodologies to support 24x7 manufacturing
• Lead Technical Support initiatives, contribute to strategy development, and lead team resources to achieve Material Operations objectives.
• Oversee the sustained performance and continuous improvement of cell and gene therapy Materials Management processes.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, corporate, and Quality System requirements

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing support operations, warehouse management, and cGMP material control
• Proficient in ERP/MRP/WMS and related supply chain systems
• Strong technical problem-solving, technical writing, and presentation skills.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
• Strong sense of urgency, with the ability to elevate issues promptly and communicate transparently with stakeholders and management
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage multiple priorities, and support several projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and teamwork skills

Education and Experience

• BS or MS in Supply Chain or a related discipline
• 6 years of experience supporting site-based materials management in cell and gene therapy manufacturing, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, or a related pharmaceutical environment
• 3 years of leadership experience

Pay Range: $128,800 - $193,200

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.

• medical, dental and vision benefits
• generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter)
• educational assistance programs including student loan repayment
• generous commuting subsidy
• matching charitable donations
• 401(k)

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: On-Site Designated Flex Eligibility Status: In this On-Site designated role, you will 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. 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]

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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.

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