Job Description
The Executive Director, Project Management and Strategic Operations isaccountableforallactivities and resourcesassociatedwiththedesign and execution of all CMC Project Goals for Vertex's Cell and Gene portfolio, including activities managed internally and with external partners. This role is responsible for providing strategic and integrated CMC cross-functional project leadership to deliver on the end-to-end Vertex disease and pipeline strategy. This includes leading high level portfolio oversight and CMC project management operations across the span of development - encompassing integration from preclinical research through registration. Additionally, the incumbent will also lead a high performing Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) function for the Biopharmaceutical Sciences - Cell and Gene Therapy.
This role will partner with the Biopharmaceutical Sciences CGT team on a variety of strategic, operational, and organizational matters across three pillars: CMC Project Leadership, Project Management and leadership team (LT) operations. This role will work closely with the SVP, Biopharmaceutical Sciences CGT to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
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Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
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