QC Manager - Night Shift, cGMP Operations

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Commuting subsidy

Paid time off

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston is seeking a Manager, Quality Control to oversee analytical functions across the Vertex Manufacturing Center and Leiden Center, ensuring testing and reporting on in-process, release, and stability samples meet cGMP standards. The role includes night shift leadership and formal people management responsibilities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in science with 8+ years in pharma/biopharma and hands-on expertise in flow cytometry, sterility, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science with 8+ years in pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP regulations and quality systems.
• Experience leading QC teams and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead laboratory programs in QC, including data review, reporting, and readiness.
• Coordinate and oversee training, sample management, and metrics publication.
• Provide guidance during investigations (OOS/OOT) and implement corrective actions.
• Represent QC in cross-functional teams and with external vendors as needed.

Skills

QC management

cGMP knowledge

regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Flow cytometry

Sterility testing

Endotoxin testing

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston is seeking a Manager, Quality Control to oversee analytical functions across the Vertex Manufacturing Center and Leiden Center, ensuring testing and reporting on in-process, release, and stability samples meet cGMP standards. The role includes night shift leadership and formal people management responsibilities.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in science with 8+ years in pharma/biopharma and hands-on expertise in flow cytometry, sterility, and