Project Management & Strategic Operations Senior Manager

Job Description General Summary:

The Project Management & Strategic Senior Manager is responsible for multiple department projects and provides centralized operational support for the U.S. Commercial team. By partnering with departmental management and cross-functional project teams, the Senior Manager develops and maintains integrated project plans and operational processes in accordance with project/department objectives, and are within budget. The Senior Manager is also responsible for comprehensive communication, including status reporting, risk management, and department processes to cross-functional stakeholders and department senior leaders. The Senior Manager partners closely with the Chief of Staff, U.S. Commercial to execute on strategic, operational, and organizational matters.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Leads multiple departmental projects and is responsible for departmental program/process operations Develops plans, goals, processes and logistics for projects, gaining cooperation and alignment Works closely with department leadership to continue to maximize process efficiency and align department goals and strategy Regularly interacts with functional areas beyond own department Conducts complex scenario planning to proactively provide analysis, make process improvement recommends on alternative development plans Effectively summarizes key information such as program progress, timeline updates, risk opportunity assessments and SOPs Develops and maintains project and departmental budgets and is accountable for understanding and communicating forecast variance, risks and opportunities Compiles succinct reports and prepares minutes for internal meetings; methodically tracks all actions items, and finds new ways to stay abreast of multi-dimensional tasks Contributes to the best practices of project management and departmental operations to support the continued success and evolution of the department

Knowledge and Skills:

Experience in cross-functional execution including medium to large-scale projects Critical thought partner and proven ability to connect people and ideas to drive outcomes Ability to connect with over divisions and functions throughout Vertex Self-motivated; acts independently and prioritizes appropriately; embraces unexpected changes or challenges and drives to improved solutions Ability to manage multiple priorities/projects at a given time, ensuring deadlines, budgets and status updates Developed communication skills and the ability to synthesize data and information into meaningful insights Very detail oriented and strong project/operation management skills Ability to handle ambiguity

Education and Experience:

Typically requires a bachelor's degree Typically requires 6 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Pay Range:

$139,200 - $208,800

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.

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 1.

Hybrid:

work remotely up to two days per week; or select 2.

On-Site:

work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note:

The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time. #LI-Hybrid Company Information Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com Help Us Achieve Our Mission Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency . Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X , LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people's lives.

Our vision is clear:

to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.