Quality Analytics Manager

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Generous PTO

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a Quality Analytics Manager to drive data-driven decision making within the Quality organization. You will partner with business teams to design and deliver data models and analyses that enhance Vertex delivery and oversight.

Ideal candidates have strong data analysis, visualization, and statistics skills, with pharma or regulated industry experience and a quantitative degree. This role offers opportunities for growth and competitive total rewards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or Data Science.
• Around 4 years of experience in data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends in complex data sets to support decision-making.
• Develop data analyses, collection systems and strategies to improve efficiency and quality.
• Generate and maintain metrics for leadership governance of quality systems.
• Document data life cycles, sources and data custody processes.
• Design methods for collecting, storing, and reporting data from multiple systems.
• Identify projects suitable for quantitative review and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Queries and reports

Statistics knowledge

PowerBI/Tableau experience

Pharma/regulatory industry experience

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Mathematics/Statistics/Economics/Data Science

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

R

SPSS

SAS

Job description

Job Description General Summary

The Quality Analytics Manager utilizes data analysis skills and tools to evaluate Vertex operations, processes, and systems and recommends strategic process improvements based on research findings. This role is a key contributor in driving data‑centric decision making within the Quality organization. The role also advises and supports business partners in design and delivery of data models and data analysis that enhance Vertex delivery and oversight.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifies, analyzes, and interprets trends and patterns in complex data sets and prepares ongoing reports and data visualizations to support decision‑making
• Develops and implements data analyses, data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Generates and maintains metrics for Quality Leadership Teams to permit effective governance of Vertex quality systems and activities
• Identifies and documents data life cycles, data sources and chain of custody
• Develops methods for collecting, storing, analyzing and reporting on multiple data types taken from disparate systems
• Identifies projects or initiatives that could benefit from quantitative review
• Identifies and contributes to the implementation of continuous improvement opportunities

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience in developing queries, report writing, and data visualization
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (R, SPSS, SAS etc)
• Experience using data analysis and visualization applications (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau) and with data analysis techniques
• Experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry or a comparable regulated industry
• Awareness of regulations applicable to pharmaceutical and/or device development, manufacturing and distribution

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Data Science or a related field
• Typically requires 4 years of experience in data analysis and reporting or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay Range

$114,400 - $171,600

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

Remote‑Eligible Flex Eligibility Status: In this Remote‑Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1. Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion – you’re always welcome on‑site; or select 2. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select 3. 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.

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].

Help Us Achieve Our Mission 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. The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people’s lives. Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.