Materials Management Warehouse Senior Specialist

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC seeks a Materials Management Warehouse Senior Specialist to oversee warehouse operations and inventory logistics for cell and gene therapy manufacturing sites in Boston and Cambridge. This role leads managed service providers in material receipt, inventory control, kitting, transport, and drug product packaging, while ensuring compliance and audit readiness.

The position emphasizes SOP development, cross-functional collaboration, and escalation management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, supply chain, engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years’ supervisory, team lead, or senior operative experience.
• 3+ years’ experience supporting materials management operations within a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for quality events related to Materials Management including deviations, CAPAs, CAs, and IAs.
• Develop, revise, and implement SOPs and work instructions reflecting regulatory and operational best practices.
• Develop and deliver Materials Management on-the-job training (OJT).
• Manage warehouse assets and maintain compliance.
• Review data from temperature monitoring devices and EMS; investigate excursions.
• Maintain an audit-ready facility with timely documentation closure and MES exception handling.
• Provide oversight for drug product pack and label operations; SME for serialization equipment and pack-outs.
• Provide SME support for Oracle and inventory reconciliation; participate in design of Oracle and material flows.
• Oversee Materials Management safety programs including PIT and DOT compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for stakeholder escalations and scheduling changes; guide managed service providers.
• Develop and maintain KPIs to measure MSP performance; facilitate vendor reviews.
• Administrate cycle counts and lead inventory reconciliation; troubleshoot discrepancies.

Skills

cGMP compliance

Warehouse operations

Material control

Material logistics

Investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field

Tools

ERP

MES

Document management systems

Job description

## Materials Management Warehouse Senior SpecialistApply: Boston, MA: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-30108**Job Description****General Summary**The Materials Management Warehouse Senior Specialist provides oversight to warehouse operations and inventory logistics for cell and gene therapy manufacturing sites located in Boston and Cambridge. This role provides leadership to managed service providers performing material receipt, inventory control, kitting, transport, and issuance of raw materials and components. Additionally, this role oversees the receipt, transfer, storage, and pack-out of drug product. The Materials Management Specialist serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for Materials Management, serving as department liaison for scheduling, escalations, and quality events.*2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 2:30pm -11:00pm***Key Duties and Responsibilities:*** Subject Matter Expert (SME) for quality events related to Materials Management, including deviations, CAPAs, corrective actions (CAs), and impact assessments (IAs)* Develop, revise, and implement SOPs and work instructions to reflect evolving regulatory and operational best practices* Develop and deliver Materials Management on-the-job training (OJT).* Manage warehouse assets, ensuring a constant state of compliance* Review data from temperature monitoring devices and EMS as appropriate. Investigate and resolve any temperature excursions* Maintain an audit-ready facility by proactively identifying and resolving compliance gaps, conducting walkthroughs, and ensuring timely documentation closure and MES exception handling* Provide oversight for drug product pack and label operations. Serve as technical SME for serialization equipment and drug product pack-outs* Provide Subject matter expert (SME) support for Oracle and inventory reconciliation. Participate in the design of Oracle and material flows* Provide oversight of Materials Management safety programs to include powered industrial truck (PIT) and DOT compliance programs* Serve as primary point of contact for stakeholder escalations and scheduling changes* Provide scheduling and operational guidance to managed service providers* Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPI) to measure managed service provider performance. Facilitate reviews with vendor management* Administrate cycle counts and lead inventory reconciliation within warehouse and manufacturing areas. Troubleshoot inventory and consumption discrepancies to ensure the timely closure of batches**Knowledge and Skills:*** Proficiency in cGMP compliance, warehouse operations, material control, and material logistics in a cleanroom environment* Advanced knowledge of electronic systems including ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), MES (Manufacturing Execution System), and document management systems* Demonstrated ability to lead investigations, manage vendor relations, and drive process improvements**Education and Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, supply chain, engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience* 2+ years’ relevant experience in a supervisory, team lead, or senior operative role* 3+ years’ experience supporting materials management operations within a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environment At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.**Pay Range:**$88,000 - $132,000**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:**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.