Specialist, Analytical Science & Technology - ASAT (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC in Boston seeks a Specialist, Analytical Science & Technology (ASAT) to support analytical lifecycle management for commercial CGT products within CMSC. The role focuses on data verification, trending, mining, and interpretation to support manufacturing, lifecycle management, and regulatory submissions.

Strong understanding of analytical methods for biologics/CGT is required, along with CTD/eCTD Module 3 experience, data integrity, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. or higher in Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience supporting CTD/eCTD Module 3 documentation and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytical data verification, trending, and data mining across programs (commercial manufacturing, stability, process validation).
• Compile, review, and analyze datasets to identify trends and support scientific conclusions.
• Generate statistical analyses and data visualizations for regulatory submissions and internal decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect, assess, and interpret data.
• Author and review technical reports and regulatory support documents.
• Support lifecycle maintenance of CTD/eCTD Module 3 content including methods, specs, validations.

Skills

Data verification

Trend analysis

Data mining

Statistical analysis

Technical writing

GMP compliance

Data integrity

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Biochemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Tools

JMP

Excel

Power BI

Spotfire

Minitab

Job description

Job Description

Specialist, Analytical Science & Technology (ASAT), will support analytical lifecycle management activities for commercial Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) products within the Commercial Manufacturing & Supply Chain (CMSC) organization. This role will focus on analytical data verification, trending, mining, and interpretation to support commercial manufacturing, product lifecycle management, regulatory submissions, and health authority interactions. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of analytical testing methodologies and data analysis, with demonstrated experience supporting CTD/eCTD Module 3 documentation and regulatory submissions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead analytical data verification, trending, and data mining activities across commercial manufacturing, stability, process validation, and product lifecycle management programs.
• Compile, review, and analyze analytical datasets to identify trends, investigate anomalies, and support scientific conclusions.
• Generate statistical analyses, data visualizations, summaries, and technical assessments to support internal decision-making and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with Analytical Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, MSAT, and external laboratories to collect, assess, and interpret analytical data.
• Author and review technical reports, data summaries, scientific justifications, and regulatory support documents.
• Support preparation, review, and lifecycle maintenance of CTD/eCTD Module 3 content, including analytical methods, specifications, validation summaries, stability data, comparability assessments, and post-approval changes.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of analytical methods commonly used for biologics and/or cell and gene therapy products.
• Ability to critically evaluate analytical data and understand assay capabilities, limitations, variability, and performance characteristics.
• Demonstrated experience with data verification, data integrity review, trend analysis, and data mining.
• Strong technical writing with attention to detail and excellent organizational and communicational skills.
• Experience using JMP, Excel, Power BI, Spotfire, Minitab, or similar analytical and statistical tools.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements, data integrity principles, ICH guidelines, and global regulatory expectations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

• B.S or above in Biology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry and related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Contract Length: 6 months with the chance to extend.

Pay Range

$50/hr. - $54/hr.

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