Project Management & Strategic Operations Director

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 185,400 - 278,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Commuting subsidy

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, headquartered in Boston's Innovation District, seeks a senior leader to run end-to-end program management for high-value regulatory and strategic initiatives. You will guide cross-functional teams across analytics, operations, and stakeholders to deliver on ambitious roadmaps and value realization.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and seamless post-acquisition integration, with a mix of hybrid-eligible work arrangements and a strong emphasis on leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Typically requires 10 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end program management for large-scale strategic programs.
• Lead workstream leads to deliver value within timeframes and budgets.
• Develop statements of work and governance for projects.
• Plan resources, budgets, and risk management across programs.
• Monitor interdependencies and track risks and issues across projects.
• Lead post-acquisition integration efforts for GRA alignment and data transfer.

Skills

Cross-functional execution

Program management

AI driven tools

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Ambiguity handling

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Project Management & Strategic Operations DirectorApplylocations: Boston, MAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-29468**Job Description****General Summary:**The Project Management & Strategic Operations Director serves as the end-to-end program lead for large-scale strategic programs of high business value within Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA). Drives benefit achievement by leading program initiation, planning, solution design and build, and by measuring key performance indicators and solution adoption. Engages other colleagues/resources and assigns appropriate responsibilities to support achievement of program roadmap and project plan(s). Independently applies expert knowledge of advanced methodologies, selecting and applying high-level project management tools to conduct analyses, reporting and related activities for assigned projects. Contributes to the development of internal protocols and processes used to carry out program management work. Responsible for program management activities including contingency/dependency tracking, status reporting, issue/risk identification and tracking, scope management, estimation, and internal/external stakeholder management. Provides oversight to workstream/task leads within the program; resolves any escalated project risks, issues and dependencies. Manages the overall scope and timing of the program, ensuring on-time and within budget delivery. **Key Duties and Responsibilities:*** Oversees end-to-end program management activities for large-scale, strategic programs of high business value, with oversight for the full project lifecycle* Manages the progress and contributions of workstream leads or subordinate project managers to ensure all activities deliver expected value within committed timeframes and budget* Manages contingencies between multiples projects and monitors interdependencies and synergies where required* Builds and synthesizes highly-detailed project plans, budgeting & forecasting models or resource plans, requiring significant stakeholder management skills and interpretation of diverse and varied information* Develops statements of work, stakeholder management plans, guiding principles, project goals, risks, resource allocation, and roles and responsibilities for assigned projects* Manage post-acquisition integration efforts for GRA including operational alignment, technology consolidation, data/document transfer, and talent integration* Secures, leads, motivates and inspires the internal and external resources required to effectively deliver the program. Establishes the program’s governance (e.g., sponsors, approvers, stakeholders)* Participates in the evaluation, selection and management of external resources or vendors* Provides transparency in project progress and effectively anticipates and mitigates major risks across the project lifecycle* Proactively crafts feasible solutions to combat risks and issues. Exercises sound judgement balancing risks and making prompt decisions in ambiguous or difficult situations* Manages communication with management at a detailed functional level and discusses/resolves issues* Works with all required functions and groups to effectively plan and execute the program/project(s). May coordinate resources across organizational boundaries* Trains and coaches project teams in execution methodologies and promotes adoption of best practices* Develops tools and training methods to enable successful project management throughout the enterprise. Ensures project delivery is in conformance with company methodologies and standards; recommends improvements and changes as necessary* Evaluates program costs and benefits including actual results and forecasts with comparisons to original or baseline plan and updates plans with accurate, up-to-date information in a timely manner. Reports financial information and status to leadership. Ensures program solution(s) meets quality and reliability requirements and that the launch approach meets or exceeds adoption targets. Monitors program results/performance for significant deviations, evaluates options and makes recommendations for corrective actions, and then implements selected actions**Knowledge and Skills:*** Proven experience in cross-functional execution including medium to large-scale projects* Critical thought partner and proven ability to connect people and ideas to drive outcomes* Demonstrated ability to connect with over divisions and functions throughout Vertex* Demonstrates the ability to effectively adopt and leverage emerging technologies, including AI driven tools, and maintains a continuous learning mindset* Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects at a given time, ensuring deadlines, budgets and status updates* Highly developed communication skills and the ability to synthesize data and information into meaningful insights* Very detail oriented and strong project/operation management skills* Ability to handle ambiguity**Education and Experience:*** Bachelor's degree* Typically requires 10 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience\*LI-EE1**Pay Range:**$185,400 - $278,200**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.#LI-Hybrid**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. 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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. 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