Quality Event Lead: Deviation & CAPA Expert (On-Site)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a records-focused QA professional for the MTO Engineering Operations group at the Boston site. You will own and execute quality records including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and investigations across manufacturing, QC, material operations and facilities.

The role emphasizes data review, root cause analysis, GEMBA, project management, and collaboration with SMEs to drive timely closure in an on-site, shift-based role (4x10 schedule).

Qualifications

• Senior level requires 5+ years engineer, project management or pharmaceutical experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Mid-Level requires Engineering or relevant degree with 2-5 years of work experience; industry experience desired.
• Junior Level requires Engineering degree with 0-1 year experience; eager to learn about the industry.

Responsibilities

• Involved in deviation triage including coordination and investigational planning and event initiation.
• Identify and collaborate with SMEs for triage, determine immediate actions and containment, and document initial impact assessments.
• Lead investigation for manufacturing, QC, material, facility and equipment deviations including interviews and GEMBA using root cause analysis tools.
• Use root cause analysis tools to lead and write quality events in cell manufacturing, quality control, material operations and facility operations.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts on investigations to determine root cause and propose corrective and preventive actions.
• Own, drive and manage CMC CAPAs and change controls from initiation, assessment and planning, execution, and closure.
• Actively own and drive QE records (deviations, CAPA, Effectiveness Check, change control) in eQMS, ensuring timelines and due dates are met.
• Promote MTO and QA-aligned compliance best practices established by MTO and QA leadership.
• Tracking of deliverables and timely escalations in Smartsheet project management tool.
• Other duties and projects as assigned to meet departmental requirements and manufacturing timelines.

Skills

Investigations

Root cause analysis

Technical writing

Deviation triaging

CAPA management

Change control

GEMBA

Quality systems

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

eQMS

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC is seeking a records-focused QA professional for the MTO Engineering Operations group at the Boston site. You will own and execute quality records including deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and investigations across manufacturing, QC, material operations and facilities.

The role emphasizes data review, root cause analysis, GEMBA, project management, and collaboration with SMEs to drive timely closure in an on-site, shift-based role (4x10 schedule).