R&D Quality Director: GLP, Biomarkers & Research Integrity

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 215,000 - 322,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a senior leader to drive the end-to-end quality assurance strategy for proactive, risk-informed oversight across Research, GLP, Biomarker and IVD activities. The role ensures data integrity, regulatory alignment, and robust governance of vendor and internal processes.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, shape strategic quality initiatives, and ensure readiness for inspections while partnering with R&D leaders to advance patient-focused

Qualifications

• Required: M.S. (or equivalent degree) with 10+ years of relevant work experience, or B.S. in a scientific or allied health field with 15+ years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for end-to-end quality assurance strategy across Research, GLP, Biomarker, and IVD activities and vendor governance.
• Oversees risk-informed quality oversight to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance for preclinical and clinical programs.
• Leads an operational quality team, identifying and remediating potential compliance issues to protect business goals.

Education

M.S. (or equivalent degree)

B.S. in a scientific or allied health field

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a senior leader to drive the end-to-end quality assurance strategy for proactive, risk-informed oversight across Research, GLP, Biomarker and IVD activities. The role ensures data integrity, regulatory alignment, and robust governance of vendor and internal processes.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, shape strategic quality initiatives, and ensure readiness for inspections while partnering with R&D leaders to advance patient-focused