Senior Manager, Global Artwork

Company: Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is currently looking a Sr. Manager, Global Artwork. This position will implement and maintain a new artwork process and artwork management system and will partner with an external graphics agency to prepare artwork. This position will manage relationships with external system and graphics providers, perform system administration tasks, and introduce ongoing process improvements. This role will interact with multiple internal and external stakeholders across the globe. Strong professionalism and communication skills are critical. The successful candidate will be a leader, with broad awareness of best global practices within pharmaceutical artwork development. Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the artwork projects from initiation to completion for new product launch and through product lifecycle management following applicable SOPs, Work Instructions, and Job Aids
• Effectively influence key stakeholders (Regulatory Labeling, Supply Chain, Technical Operations, QA, etc.) to ensure the artwork procedures are robust and produce high quality output
• Partner with both the artwork system provider and graphics/proofreading agency to ensure respective functionality and performance meets Vertex requirements
• Establish, provide, and document effective role-based training to artwork management system internal and external users
• Be process driven to identify gaps and areas for continuous improvement in systems and procedures
• Utilize metrics to ensure the process and system is in control; utilize metrics to identify future incremental improvement opportunities
• Takes full responsibility within scope of the position to work with various stakeholders (such as Quality, Supply Chain and Technical Operations, Regulatory, Graphics agency, etc.) to proactively and collaboratively resolve issues that may negatively impact project timelines or deliverables
• Demonstrates strong communication, collaboration, and influencing skills Minimum Qualifications:
  • 6 years of relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry, including 2+ years of leadership experience in related discipline
  • Experience using artwork management systems for development of content, review and resolution artwork annotations, and implementation of submission and commercial artwork
    • Proven record implementing both transformative change as well as incremental improvements
    • Ability to complete goals within allotted timeframes and deliver high quality results
    • Strong initiative and ability to identify issues and develop solutions
    • Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
    • Ability to present metrics to Sr. management across the organization
    • Product launch experience
    • Knowledge of best practices for artwork development and global pharmaceutical artwork requirements.--
    • Strong communication, collaboration and team building skills; ability to connect with all levels of the organization--
    • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority projects concurrently, and flexibility to accommodate changes in responsibilities or project priorities--
    • Ability to navigate and be successful in a fast-paced, highly matrixed work environment-- Preferred Qualifications:
      • Bachelor's Degree in related discipline 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. Posted 2 Days Ago Full time REQ-11479 About Us 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 three approved medicines that treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF) - a rare, life-threatening genetic disease - and has several ongoing clinical and research programs in CF. Beyond CF, Vertex has a robust pipeline of investigational medicines in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, such as sickle cell disease, beta thalassemia, pain, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, Duchenne muscular dystrophy and APOL1-mediated kidney disease. 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, UK. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in--North America,--Europe,--Australia--and--Latin America. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including nine consecutive years on--Science magazine's--Top Employers list and top five on the 2019 Best Employers for Diversity list by--Forbes. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation visit-- www.vrtx.com --or follow us on-- Facebook ,-- Twitter ,-- 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. Suggested Jobs Senior Director, CF Global Marketing Commercial Stability Senior Manager Senior Director, Global Technology Governance, Risk Management and Compliance Senior Technical Product Manager, Data Platforms

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