Senior Director, Supply Chain, Data Technology and Engineering

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

Leadership

Required Education and Experience

Required Knowledge and Skills

Other Requirements

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.