Principal Analyst, G&A Technology

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 142,800 - 214,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Annual bonus + equity awards

Commuting subsidy

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. is seeking a Principal Analyst, G&A Technology to lead technology initiatives supporting Legal, OBIE, and Corporate Communications functions.

The role partners with business stakeholders to translate needs into scalable technology solutions and manages vendor relationships across global teams. The position requires 8+ years in regulated industries, experience with SaaS platforms, and a track record of delivering complex projects in a matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a technology-related field.
• 8+ years experience supporting business systems in life sciences or other regulated industries.
• Experience supporting Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Communications functions.
• Proven ability to deliver complex technology initiatives with cross-functional and global stakeholders.
• Experience with SaaS platforms, enterprise applications, integrations, and vendor-supported solutions (iManage, Everlaw, Jasper AI, PwC Interactions Hub, PoliteMail).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives from requirements to post-go-live support.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand priorities and opportunities.
• Manage relationships with software vendors, implementation partners, and MSPs.
• Translate business needs into technology solutions and delivery plans.
• Drive project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication across initiatives.
• Provide functional and technical expertise in configuration, integrations, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Privacy, Compliance, and Internal Audit on regulations and data governance.
• Contribute to roadmap planning and continuous improvement across G&A Technology.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Vendor management

Technology strategy execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field

Tools

iManage

Everlaw

Jasper AI

PwC Interactions Hub

PoliteMail

Job description

Job Description General Summary: Vertex is seeking a Principal Analyst, G&A Technology to support our Legal, OBIE, and Corporate Communications functions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives, from requirements gathering through implementation and post-go-live support.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand priorities, challenges, and opportunities.
• Manage relationships with strategic software vendors, implementation partners, and managed service providers.
• Serve as a trusted advisor by translating business needs into technology solutions and delivery plans.
• Drive project planning, execution, risk management, issue resolution, and stakeholder communication across multiple initiatives.
• Provide functional and technical expertise in application configuration, integrations, and documentation.
• Partner with Privacy, Compliance, and Internal Audit to ensure adherence to applicable regulations, data integrity standards, and system lifecycle and change management processes.
• Contribute to roadmap planning, prioritization, and continuous improvement across G&A Technology.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience supporting business systems, preferably in life sciences or another regulated industry.
• Experience supporting Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Communication functions.
• Proven ability to deliver complex technology initiatives with cross-functional and global stakeholders.
• Experience translating business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Experience with SaaS platforms, enterprise applications, integrations, and vendor-supported solutions, including iManage, Everlaw, Jasper AI, PwC Interactions Hub, and PoliteMail.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in regulated environments with attention to compliance, privacy, data integrity, and governance.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and drive results.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries.
• Experience supporting Legal, Compliance, or Corporate Communication functions in a corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating, implementing, and supporting AI-powered solutions, including Generative AI (GenAI), intelligent assistants, copilots, chatbots, SaaS-based AI solutions, and agentic AI technologies.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and systems integration concepts.
• Experience with Agile, hybrid, or waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Understanding of data privacy, records management, and information governance.
• Ability to influence across teams and organizational boundaries without direct authority.

Technical Skills Required

• Enterprise application implementation and support
• Application configuration and systems integration
• SaaS platforms and vendor-supported solutions
• Project delivery and execution
• Risk, issue, and dependency management
• Change management and user enablement
• Familiarity with Gen AI tools and prompt engineering

Pay Range: $142,800 - $214,200 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. 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: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

Flex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select 2. 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. 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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