Seattle Immunology Site Head: Senior Research Leader

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 268,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated seeks a Senior Site Head (Immunology) for the Seattle research site to drive a growing immunology program across discovery, translational, and early clinical efforts.

You will lead a high-impact team, shape the site strategy, and partner with R&D, finance, and HR to align resources with program goals while communicating science externally and internally.

Qualifications

• MD/PhD in immunology or related field.
• Typically 15 years of experience in life sciences or academia with 7+ years of supervisory/management experience.
• Demonstrated rigor and scientific leadership as an immunologist within biotech/pharma or leading academic medical research.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and translational immunology expertise to Vertex’s biologics pipeline.
• Lead, mentor, and build a focused research team; develop operational plans.
• Oversee projects with scientific excellence, people management, and financial accountability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Scientific rigor

Collaborative mindset

Communication skills

Influence and change management

Education

MD/PhD in immunology

15 years life sciences experience

7+ years supervisory/management

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated seeks a Senior Site Head (Immunology) for the Seattle research site to drive a growing immunology program across discovery, translational, and early clinical efforts.

You will lead a high-impact team, shape the site strategy, and partner with R&D, finance, and HR to align resources with program goals while communicating science externally and internally.