Senior Director, External Innovation & Partnerships

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Commuting subsidy

401(k)

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston is seeking an Associate Director, External Innovation to analyze scientific, clinical and commercial landscapes and to help evaluate collaboration opportunities aligned with corporate strategy.

You will lead cross-functional projects with transactions and alliance teams, communicating complex data to senior management and guiding strategic decisions in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree with biopharma industry exposure.
• Experience evaluating external partnerships and opportunities.
• Ability to synthesize data into actionable strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific, clinical and commercial landscape analysis.
• Prepare evaluation summaries to inform decision-making among teams.
• Participate in cross-functional evaluation and governance processes.
• Build and maintain relationships with transaction and alliance teams.
• Engage with subject matter experts across R&D, regulatory, manufacturing.

Skills

Scientific training

Business acumen

External landscape knowledge

Strategic program development

Cross-functional collaboration

Slide deck communications

Education

PhD or MD or PharmD

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston is seeking an Associate Director, External Innovation to analyze scientific, clinical and commercial landscapes and to help evaluate collaboration opportunities aligned with corporate strategy.

You will lead cross-functional projects with transactions and alliance teams, communicating complex data to senior management and guiding strategic decisions in a hybrid work environment.