Director, Data Platforms

Job Description

We are seeking a unique leader with a passion for data and technology - responsible for leading and managing our growing technology platform that supports Data Engineering & Analytics enterprise wide. As part of the Data & Software Engineering Team you will support making dataeasy to find, easy to use, and easy to trust. Vertex Pharmaceuticals is in a transformational period where we are accelerating our capabilities, technologies, and data to augment our scientific mission, enable Vertex to grow in scale, and continue to be on the forefront of science, medicine, and technology. As part of this effort, it is critical that users have data "at their fingertips" - on a scalable, secure, cloud data platform.

The Director | Data Platform will be a key leader in the Data Engineering team, driving forward the deployment and management of Vertex's Data Platform. You will be responsible for managing a team of engineers and consultants - evolving our data platform, centralizing data assets, and creating the patterns that accelerate data. On a daily basis, you will partner with the Director | Data Engineering to scale our platform, enable engineers, deliver business value, and maintain a strong technology & data foundation. You will also work in partnership with Vertex's Software Engineering leadership to standardize our ecosystem, evaluate technology opportunities, and architect sound solutions. You will play a key role in the Vertex data story, and you will help make dataeasy to find, easy to use, and easy to trust.

Key Responsibilities:

• Platform management - Manage, maintain, and improve the Vertex Data Platform (VDP) supporting data engineering & analysts across Vertex
• Technology expert - Enable data patterns and capabilities for data engineers, support teams, and business users
• Delivery management - Estimate, architect, and execute on delivery of critical data solutions across the enterprise in partnership with DSE leadership team
• Operations Management - Manage a comprehensive team of engineers and analytics engineers to maintain a compliant, timely, secure, and reliable data platform
• Team management - Lead and mentor a high performing team of employees and contractors to deliver predictable value with quality and agility
• Technology Champion - Advocate for a cloud first approach to data analytics, driving forward our capabilities for the future
• Innovation champion - Advocate for process enhancements and opportunities to improve our data & analytics capabilities with a focus on

Qualifications:

• Experience developing with, and leveraging cloud platform technologies like Snowflake, Databricks, AWS data capabilities, DBT, Fivetran, and Airflow
• Successful track record (12+ years) working with data, advanced analytics, AI/ML products
• Successful track record (4+ years) managing and maintaining operational support for a data ecosystem
• Successful track record (4+ years) of developing cloud-based data products
• Successful track record managing an integrated vendor team
• Experience in delivery in agile environments (5+ years)
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects that require collaboration across functional areas
• Skillful, collaborative team player able to develop rapport and credibility with stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to teach, engage and support others as they learn new technologies and concepts
• Enthusiasm for and the ability to quickly learn new technologies and tackle difficult problems
• Experience with analytics technology like Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, and Oracle Business Intelligence
• An understanding of enterprise software development tools and methodologies
• Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Experience with managing the creation and grooming of epics and themes for product roadmaps
• Working knowledge of key workflow tools, including JIRA and Confluence

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion - you're always welcome on-site; or select
2. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
3. 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.

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