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Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Associate Director, Compliance Business Partner

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Associate Director, Compliance Business Partner (Hybrid)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is a transformative biotechnology company that creates new possibilities in medicine to transform diseases and improve people’s lives. Vertex is seeking an experienced Compliance professional to join its Office of Business Integrity & Ethics (OBIE) as Associate Director, Compliance Business Partner providing support to our cell and gene, and kidney teams. Why Join Us?

Vertex is a global biotechnology company dedicated to investing billions of dollars in research and development and offers inclusive market‑leading benefits, flexible work options, and a culture of ethics and integrity. Job Summary

Based in the US as a hybrid role, advise Global and North America business colleagues on initiatives in a way that advances the company’s strategy while identifying and mitigating risk and protecting the company’s integrity and reputation. Provide timely, practical, and effective oversight, guidance, and direction for business colleagues and identify areas where Compliance input and attention are required. Serve as the Compliance representative on cross‑functional teams, providing strategic and tactical guidance and advice on projects and initiatives to drive fact‑ and risk‑based decision making. Collaborate with the OBIE Training and Communications team on substantive trainings and regular communications on Compliance policies, procedures, and areas of risk. Maintain a high level of knowledge of current and emerging laws, regulations, codes, and recent enforcement actions across the US and inform and educate business colleagues with tailored communications and trainings. Develop and maintain strong relationships and collaborate frequently with Legal, Human Resources, Internal Audit, and colleagues in other functional areas both in and outside of the US. Help to establish standards and implement procedures to ensure the Compliance program is effective and efficient. Support continuous improvement of the Global Compliance program. Qualifications, Professional Skills, And Preferred Experience

Law degree preferred. Legal experience required. 3–6 years of post‑JD experience providing counsel in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry, including both in‑house at a global biotechnology or pharmaceutical company or a combination of law firm and in‑house experience. Advanced knowledge of statutes, regulations, and guidance documents applicable to the biopharma industry, including the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; FDA regulations and guidance; federal and state anti‑kickback statutes; OIG guidance documents and advisory opinions; the False Claims Act; and the PhRMA Code and extensive experience providing counsel on these topics. Demonstrated commitment to Compliance, ethics, and accountability. Outstanding ability to effectively communicate sound advice coupled with a strong understanding of business needs. Flexibility to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment with a strong work ethics and a positive attitude. Ability to travel on an as‑needed basis. High level of proficiency in MS Office (especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel). Personal Attributes

Consummate team player with excellent judgment and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate, present, and train effectively with all levels of management and employees. Demonstrated experience taking ownership of issues and providing timely, practical, and actionable guidance. Strong oral and written communication and influencing skills and the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally proactively and pragmatically. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Self‑starter with demonstrated leadership skills and ability to meet goals; able to exercise sound judgment in balancing risks in ambiguous and complex situations and escalating matters appropriately. Demonstrated superior ability to identify areas for improvement in controls, systems, and processes and implement effective solutions. Ability to work with large amounts of data to analyze information while still seeing the “big picture.” Confidence and professionalism to handle difficult conversations and discretion on sensitive matters. Pay Range

$166,500 – $249,800 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. EEO Statement

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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