BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY
Senior Director, Supply Chain, Data Technology and Engineering
BOSTON TRUST WALDEN COMPANY, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Description
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—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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities Vision and Strategy
Develop, articulate, and execute 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.
Influence 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
Specializes in driving transformative strategies that foster innovation, elevate organizational performance and drive growth.
Leads in the identification of opportunities for innovation in delivery, evaluation of state‑of‑the‑art AI (including generative AI and agentic AI), data product, data science, external and internal integrations, software, hardware and protocols, applicability and risks.
Combines creativity, practicality and integrity to ensure technology solutions that are strategic, flexible, scalable, reusable and are achieved through the application of Vertex’s architectural principles, standards and governance.
Leads with rigor and discipline maximizing fiscal, resource and operational effectiveness.
Manages an effective and efficient technology operation that enhances Supply Chain at Vertex, ensuring stakeholders can depend on technology as a robust enabler of drug research and production whilst maximizing ROI.
Partners effectively with suppliers ensuring effective delivery aligned to Vertex’s high expectations in compliance, quality and security.
Leadership
Leads and develops a high‑performing, diverse team of professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
Ccreates a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity where everyone can do their best work and feels valued.
Aligns the Supply Chain technology team with enterprise priorities, ensuring data strategies drive business outcomes and regulatory compliance.
Represents the Supply Chain technology organization in internal and external forums, advocating for its ability to achieve strategic goals and for innovation leadership.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, computer science or a related field.
10+ years of experience in life sciences technology or related fields.
Relevant experience in creating and applying technologies to solve computationally intensive and data intensive problems in Supply Chain, inclusive of 5+ years in a leadership role.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Extensive knowledge of global Supply Chain environments to effectively understand user needs.
Extensive technical knowledge and experience across a broad range of complex Supply Chain technology.
Extensive experience in applying AI and machine learning to solve complex, data intensive problems in global Supply Chain environments.
Experience with varied compute environments including distributed, cloud and high performance computing.
Experience of successfully developing and implementing technology strategy; preferably within a complex pharmaceutical Supply Chain organization.
Expertise in successful development and delivery of multiple complex technology development initiatives.
Strong leadership and team‑building skills, with demonstrated success in managing diverse teams and fostering high engagement.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to produce strategic documents, present ideas and solutions to technical and non‑technical audiences and all levels of the organization.
A strong commitment to compliance and integrity in systems, processes, and actions, with a deep understanding of the biotech regulatory environment.
Exceptional problem‑solving and strategic thinking abilities, with a focus on driving innovation and operational excellence.
Other Requirements
Experience with enabling advanced technologies, such as AI and machine learning, through data engineering strategies is highly desirable.
Advanced certifications in product, agile, software engineering, cloud technologies, or leadership.
Pay Range 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.
Flex Designation Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible
Flex Eligibility Status
Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week or select.
On‑Site: work five days per week on‑site with ad hoc flexibility.
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
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Key Duties and Responsibilities Vision and Strategy
Develop, articulate, and execute 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.
Influence 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
Specializes in driving transformative strategies that foster innovation, elevate organizational performance and drive growth.
Leads in the identification of opportunities for innovation in delivery, evaluation of state‑of‑the‑art AI (including generative AI and agentic AI), data product, data science, external and internal integrations, software, hardware and protocols, applicability and risks.
Combines creativity, practicality and integrity to ensure technology solutions that are strategic, flexible, scalable, reusable and are achieved through the application of Vertex’s architectural principles, standards and governance.
Leads with rigor and discipline maximizing fiscal, resource and operational effectiveness.
Manages an effective and efficient technology operation that enhances Supply Chain at Vertex, ensuring stakeholders can depend on technology as a robust enabler of drug research and production whilst maximizing ROI.
Partners effectively with suppliers ensuring effective delivery aligned to Vertex’s high expectations in compliance, quality and security.
Leadership
Leads and develops a high‑performing, diverse team of professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
Ccreates a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity where everyone can do their best work and feels valued.
Aligns the Supply Chain technology team with enterprise priorities, ensuring data strategies drive business outcomes and regulatory compliance.
Represents the Supply Chain technology organization in internal and external forums, advocating for its ability to achieve strategic goals and for innovation leadership.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, computer science or a related field.
10+ years of experience in life sciences technology or related fields.
Relevant experience in creating and applying technologies to solve computationally intensive and data intensive problems in Supply Chain, inclusive of 5+ years in a leadership role.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Extensive knowledge of global Supply Chain environments to effectively understand user needs.
Extensive technical knowledge and experience across a broad range of complex Supply Chain technology.
Extensive experience in applying AI and machine learning to solve complex, data intensive problems in global Supply Chain environments.
Experience with varied compute environments including distributed, cloud and high performance computing.
Experience of successfully developing and implementing technology strategy; preferably within a complex pharmaceutical Supply Chain organization.
Expertise in successful development and delivery of multiple complex technology development initiatives.
Strong leadership and team‑building skills, with demonstrated success in managing diverse teams and fostering high engagement.
Excellent communication skills including the ability to produce strategic documents, present ideas and solutions to technical and non‑technical audiences and all levels of the organization.
A strong commitment to compliance and integrity in systems, processes, and actions, with a deep understanding of the biotech regulatory environment.
Exceptional problem‑solving and strategic thinking abilities, with a focus on driving innovation and operational excellence.
Other Requirements
Experience with enabling advanced technologies, such as AI and machine learning, through data engineering strategies is highly desirable.
Advanced certifications in product, agile, software engineering, cloud technologies, or leadership.
Pay Range 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.
Flex Designation Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible
Flex Eligibility Status
Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week or select.
On‑Site: work five days per week on‑site with ad hoc flexibility.
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
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