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Senior Director, Supply Chain, Data Technology and Engineering
Senior Director, Supply Chain, Data Technology and EngineeringVertex • Boston, MA, US
Senior Director, Supply Chain, Data Technology and Engineering

Senior Director, Supply Chain, Data Technology and Engineering

Vertex • Boston, MA, US
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Director, Supply Chain Data & Technology

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Digital, Technology and Engineering (DTE) Research, Pre-Clinical, Manufacturing & Supply (RPMS) Group's mission is to improve the lives of patients through data, and technology innovation with AI at the core of our transformation strategy.

Vertex is in a transformational period where we are accelerating our capabilities, technology and data to augment our mission and enable Vertex to grow in scale; ensuring we remain on the forefront of science, medicine and technology.

The Senior Director, Supply Chain Data & Technology will define, lead and execute the vision for how Vertex will revolutionize our global Supply Chain through AI, data science and technology solutions. You will champion the adoption of AI-driven approaches to optimize supply chain operations, drive predictive analytics, enable intelligent automation across clinical and commercial supply based upon a foundation of robust transactional systems to plan, track and action supply chain activities.

Working with multiple Vertex business units, the Senior Director is accountable for the end-to-end Supply Chain experience worldwide, across a broad range of internal and external teams, partner companies and operating models, powering both clinical and commercial supply.

The role is a critical part of the Data Technology & Engineering leadership community. The Senior Director will bring their multi-disciplinary expertise to orchestrate innovation with leaders across Supply Chain, finance, legal, data science and technology, including core disciplines in infrastructure, data and software engineering, data science, architecture, portfolio and security, to ensure coordinated transformation through smart, scalable solutions.

Reporting directly to the VP RPMS, the dynamic and experienced Senior Director, Supply Chain Data & Technology will play a key role on the RPMS Leadership Team to drive our digital transformation initiatives across Research, Pre-clinical, Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Vision and Strategy

  • Develops, articulates, and executes a clear vision for delivering AI-powered technology solutions for Supply Chain worldwide, internally and externally, across multiple business units, in alignment with Vertex's strategic goals.
  • Influences a broad internal and external landscape to cultivate a roadmap of opportunities to transform supply chain activities through cutting-edge AI technologies including generative and agentic AI, machine learning and data driven automation.
  • Leads with agility to think strategically about planning, logistics, trade, business, product, and technical challenges simultaneously.
  • Collaborates as a trusted partner to Supply Chain leadership to ensure technology strategies robustly accelerate portfolio and commercial goals and as key enablers of operational excellence.

Operational Execution

  • Specializes in driving transformative strategies that foster innovation, elevate organizational performance and drive growth.
  • Leads in the identification of opportunities for innovation in delivery, evaluation of state-of-the-art AI (including generative AI and agentic AI), data product, data science, external and internal integrations, software, hardware and protocols, applicability and risks.
  • Combines creativity, practicality and integrity to ensure technology solutions that are strategic, flexible, scalable, reusable and are achieved through the application of Vertex's architectural principles, standards and governance.
  • Leads with rigor and discipline maximizing fiscal, resource and operational effectiveness.
  • Manages an effective and efficient technology operation that enhances Supply Chain at Vertex, ensuring stakeholders can depend on technology as a robust enabler of drug research and production whilst maximizing ROI.
  • Partners effectively with suppliers ensuring effective delivery aligned to Vertex's high expectations in compliance, quality and security.
  • Leadership

  • Leads and develops a high-performing, diverse team of professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
  • Creates a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity where everyone can do their best work and feels valued.
  • Aligns the Supply Chain technology team with enterprise priorities, ensuring data strategies drive business outcomes and regulatory compliance.
  • Represent the Supply Chain technology organization in internal and external forums, advocating for its ability to achieve strategic goals and for innovation leadership.
  • Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, computer science or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in life sciences technology or related fields.
  • Relevant experience in creating and applying technologies to solve computationally intensive and data intensive problems in Supply Chain, inclusive of 5+ years in a leadership role.
  • Required Knowledge and Skills

  • Extensive knowledge of global Supply Chain environments to effectively understand user needs.
  • Extensive technical knowledge and experience across broad range of complex Supply Chain technology.
  • Extensive experience in applying AI and machine learning to solve complex, data intensive problems in global Supply Chain environments.
  • Experience with varied compute environments including distributed, cloud and high performance computing.
  • Experience of successfully developing and implementing technology strategy; preferably within a complex pharmaceutical Supply Chain organization.
  • Expertise in successful development and delivery of multiple complex technology development initiatives.
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills, with demonstrated success in managing diverse teams and fostering high engagement.
  • Excellent communication skills including the ability to produce strategic documents, present ideas and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences and all levels of the organization.
  • A strong commitment to compliance and integrity in systems, processes, and actions, with a deep understanding of the biotech regulatory environment.
  • Exceptional problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities, with a focus on driving innovation and operational excellence.
  • Other Requirements

  • Experience with enabling advanced technologies, such as AI and machine learning, through data engineering strategies is highly desirable.
  • Advanced certifications in product, agile, software engineering, cloud technologies, or leadership.
  • Pay Range : $236,000 - $354,000

    Disclosure Statement : The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

    At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

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