Commercial Manufacturing and Supply Chain Project Management Director - Povetacicept (POVE)
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | |
United States, Massachusetts, Boston | |
50 Northern Avenue (Show on map) | |
Sep 17, 2024 | |
Job Description General Summary: This Commercial Manufacturing and Supply Chain (CMSC) Director Project Management, Povetacicept (POVE) will be responsible for facilitating the cross-functional project teams executing our CMC and manufacturing strategies within Vertex's newly formed POVE portfolio. Povetacicept is a Phase 3 ready asset that is potentially best-in-class asset for IgA nephropathy (IgAN), a severe autoimmune disease, with potential benefit for other autoimmune diseases of the kidney and blood. The position will work with the CMSC and CMC leads and interface directly with CDMOs and internal cross-functional teams. The position will track and report project scope, timeline, and milestone status associated with technical transfer (analytical/process), product manufacturing and testing, process validation, inspection readiness, capacity planning, product launch, lifecycle management and regulatory strategies and commitments. This is an exciting and visible role for a highly qualified and motivated individual. The successful candidate will be detail-driven and have a proven track record in managing and driving project success within the biotech industry. We are seeking an individual with a technical background, solid working knowledge of GMPs, understanding of the drug development pathway through commercialization, experience interacting with external manufacturers/service providers, and willingness to pivot as priorities change. A strong understanding of risk management will be an asset. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, written and verbal, high attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional, matrixed teams. Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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#LI-BW1 Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site EligibleFlex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 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 |