Senior Director, Pharma Process Engineering & Materials

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 228,000 - 342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Annual equity awards

Generous paid time off

Educational assistance programs

401(k) matching

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering and Materials Science in Boston. This role involves leading a diverse team to develop and scale-up drug products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical process development, with over 20 years of experience in engineering or materials science. Competitive salary range of $228,000 - $342,000 with comprehensive benefits is offered, alongside a commitment to equal employment opportunities and a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in Materials Science or Chemistry.
• Proven track record in leading teams in a pharmaceutical setting.
• Experience with process scale-up and regulatory dossiers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers/scientists in drug substance process development.
• Collaborate across disciplines to optimize drug substance properties.
• Drive the adoption of process modeling within the department.

Skills

Leadership

Pharmaceutical process development

Communication skills

Data analysis

Modeling physicochemical systems

Education

BS in Materials Science/Chemistry (+20 years)

MS in Materials Science/Chemistry (+15 years)

PhD in Materials Science/Chemistry (+11 years)

Tools

Statistical design of experiments software

Common physical property modeling tools

Job description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Director of Engineering and Materials Science in Boston. This role involves leading a diverse team to develop and scale-up drug products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical process development, with over 20 years of experience in engineering or materials science. Competitive salary range of $228,000 - $342,000 with comprehensive benefits is offered, alongside a commitment to equal employment opportunities and a diverse workplace.