Remote-Eligible Packaging & Labeling Manager (Artwork)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is seeking a highly motivated Packaging and Labeling Manager to lead end‑to‑end artwork development and implementation for its commercial portfolio and development programs. You will collaborate with Regulatory Labeling, QA, Supply Chain, MS&T, and external vendors to ensure timely, compliant artwork across global markets.

The role requires strong project management, GMP knowledge, change control expertise, and experience with Artwork Management Systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field required.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or related regulated industry.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical artwork development, labeling operations, regulatory labeling, copy editing, technical writing, packaging operations, or related functions.
• Experience working with artwork management systems and document control platforms preferred.
• Experience managing artwork implementation for commercial products and/or product launches strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead artwork development activities, including brief creation and approval, artwork preparation, proofreading, review, and implementation.
• Manage artwork changes from initiation through implementation using formalized artwork management systems and change control processes.
• Coordinate with Regulatory Labeling, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T), Quality Assurance, and other stakeholders to ensure artwork meets business and regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain Artwork Bills of Material (BOMs) to support commercial product disposition activities.
• Oversee daily interactions with external graphics agencies, printers, and packaging vendors to ensure timely and high‑quality artwork development.
• Drive artwork implementation activities at manufacturing and packaging sites to support commercial supply continuity.
• Ensure proper version control and adherence to change management processes throughout the artwork lifecycle.
• Support new product launches and post‑launch artwork updates across global markets.
• Review, develop, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and training materials related to artwork processes.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on artwork processes and artwork management systems.
• Provide administrative support and system maintenance activities for Artwork Management Systems.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing timelines, priorities, and stakeholder expectations.
• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and escalte concerns that may impact project deliverables or implementation timelines.
• Foster strong cross‑functional partnerships to support successful execution of packaging and labeling initiatives.

Skills

Pharmaceutical packaging

GMP compliance

Artwork management systems

Project management

Regulatory labeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Engineering/Packaging/ Regulatory Affairs or related

Tools

Artwork Management Systems

Electronic approval workflows

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is seeking a highly motivated Packaging and Labeling Manager to lead end‑to‑end artwork development and implementation for its commercial portfolio and development programs. You will collaborate with Regulatory Labeling, QA, Supply Chain, MS&T, and external vendors to ensure timely, compliant artwork across global markets.

The role requires strong project management, GMP knowledge, change control expertise, and experience with Artwork Management Systems.