Associate Director, Quality Systems Cell and Gene

Company: Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Location: Boston
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Associate Director, Quality Systems Cell and Gene page is loaded Associate Director, Quality Systems Cell and Gene Apply locations Boston, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-18382 Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Quality Systems Associate Director supports strategic design of and ensures tactical execution of quality systems, risk management, and quality culture across the VCGT organization. The role is responsible for partnering with cross-functional technical development and commercial teams to align and facilitate harmonization of strategy, procedures and processes related to the Quality Management System and to drive Quality improvements. Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for local Quality system oversight, metrics, and improvement including change control, events, CAPA, escalation, and risk management.
• Responsible for leading and providing functional quality oversight for Change Control Management Program including functional change control board process and change advisory board
• Leads the monitoring, interpretation, and communication of QMS processes and metrics requirements including remediation plans
• Collaborate with internally and external business partners to resolve complex quality issues to ensure compliant solutions
• Provide hands-on expertise in the day to day management of data collection systems and control within the GxP Quality Management System using digital solutions.
• Responsible for strategic Quality and Risk Management initiatives and activities to drive prioritization and in-support continuous improvement across VCGT QMS/Compliance processes. -
• Supports internal audit or external audit programs
• Works to enhance quality culture across VCGT organization
• Provides Project Management leadership for department projects/initiatives.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement to improve processes and make them efficient and scalable.Knowledge and Skills:
  • In-depth global regulatory agency knowledge and experience across GXP life cycle in Cell & Gene therapy and/or Biologics.
  • Experience in product life cycle from discovery to commercials product development
  • Outstanding facilitation, Communication, and Coaching/influencing skills
  • Working knowledge of Operations Management principles, process and tools
  • Proven Ability to lead improvement projects and project teams
  • Ability to navigate through ambiguity and rapid growth and adapt to change
  • Ability to be agile and effectively collaborate in a dynamic, cross-functional matrix environment
  • Proven ability to identify and analyze performance indicators.Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, operations research, operations management, business administration or a related field
    • Typically requires 8 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience We're enabling flexibility and choice between individuals and their managers to maintain our strong culture of collaboration and ensure a daily vibrancy within our sites globally. In this Hybrid, or On-Site-Eligible role, you can -choose to work: 1. - On-Site -and work 5 days per week with ad hoc flexibility; 2. - Hybrid - and work remotely up to two days per week on regularly scheduled days; -or select #LI-AR1 #LI-Hybrid 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. Please note that Vertex requires COVID-19 vaccination for all employees working in the U.S. as a condition of employment at Vertex, subject to medical, religious or other accommodations or exemptions required by law. We believe this requirement is vital to keeping everyone at Vertex and in our communities safe. This requirement applies to both existing and new employees who may at any time work on-site at a Vertex facility or visit another location on behalf of Vertex (e.g., conferences, customer visits, etc.), including all remote employees. 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. Similar Jobs (5) Director, Quality Systems, Cell & Gene locations Boston, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Director, QA GMP External Operations Cell and Gene locations Boston, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago 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 multiple 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 small molecule, cell and genetic therapies in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including sickle cell disease, beta thalassemia, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, pain, type 1 diabetes, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency and Duchenne muscular dystrophy.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. 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 13 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune's Best Workplaces in Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals and Best Workplaces for Women. 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. ALERT: If you have signed up for Job Alerts, please be aware that Job Alert Matches are currently not working. During this time, please check our careers site regularly for all open opportunities. We apologize for this systems issue and hope for it to be resolved soon.

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