Quality Change Control, Project Manager (Contract) 665

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Change Control Project Manager to support cross-functional project teams and manage change controls for cell and gene therapy programs. The role requires a strong technical background, GMP knowledge, and excellent communication within a matrixed organization.

The position emphasizes risk management, detailed project tracking, and development of templates/tools for change control activities. This is a temporary assignment through a third-party agency partner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences or related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in project management of biopharmaceutical product
• Working knowledge of biotechnology, GMPs, and drug development lifecycle.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, matrixed environment, prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously, integrating cross-functional issues and balancing competing priorities effectively.
• Expertise in Microsoft suite (Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with other PM tools a plus (e.g., Smartsheet, Power BI, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation skills, to effectively inform key updates & issues across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills, including an ability to combine attention to detail with a big picture perspective.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (FDA, 21 CFR Part 211, EU GMP, ICH Q10)

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with functional area leads, maintain and actively monitor integrated project plans. Identify/communicate interdependencies as well as critical path activities for the project(s)
• Track and monitor key milestones and decision points and work with project team members to drive the completion of changes.
• Effectively communicate with internal team members and key stakeholders on the status, objectives, risks, and mitigation plans associated with change control projects.
• Write Risk Assessments
• Organize and maintain team communications including meeting agendas, minutes, tasks lists, and risk analyses/mitigation strategies.
• Update and maintain project status tools, such as a project action log and risk register.
• Develop and deliver project management tools and templates to manage change control team activities.
• Consistently perform duties within established SOPs, and in accordance with GxP requirements, where applicable

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Communication

Attention to detail

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

The Change Control Project Manager is responsible for supporting the cross-functional project teams executing change controls. The Project Manager will track and report project scope/timeline/milestone status associated with cell and gene therapy T1D team.

Must be detail-driven and have a proven history in managing and driving project success within the biotech industry. The individual requires a strong technical background, solid working knowledge of GMPs, understanding of the drug development pathway through commercialization, and willingness to pivot as priorities change. Knowledge and/or experience with cell / gene therapy methodologies and a strong understanding of risk management will be an asset. Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal, high attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional, matrixed teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner closely with functional area leads, maintain and actively monitor integrated project plans. Identify/communicate interdependencies as well as critical path activities for the project(s)
• Track and monitor key milestones and decision points and work with project team members to drive the completion of changes.
• Effectively communicate with internal team members and key stakeholders on the status, objectives, risks, and mitigation plans associated with change control projects.
• Write Risk Assessments
• Organize and maintain team communications including meeting agendas, minutes, tasks lists, and risk analyses/mitigation strategies.
• Update and maintain project status tools, such as a project action log and risk register.
• Develop and deliver project management tools and templates to manage change control team activities.
• Consistently perform duties within established SOPs, and in accordance with GxP requirements, where applicable

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences or related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in project management of biopharmaceutical product
• Working knowledge of biotechnology, GMPs, and drug development lifecycle.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, matrixed environment, prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously, integrating cross-functional issues and balancing competing priorities effectively.
• Expertise in Microsoft suite (Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook). Experience with other PM tools a plus (e.g., Smartsheet, Power BI, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation skills, to effectively inform key updates & issues across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills, including an ability to combine attention to detail with a big picture perspective.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (FDA, 21 CFR Part 211, EU GMP, ICH Q10)

Pay Range

$58-$65/hr

Requisition Disclaimer

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals(“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.