Principal Analyst, T1D Platform Delivery Lead

Job Description

The Platform Delivery Lead will lead delivery and operations for our ATC facing Cell and Gene Therapy Chain of Identity / Chain of Custody portal across all functions and regions, with a focus on the commercialization of our pipeline therapy for Type 1 Diabetes. They will be responsible for the coordination and execution of several delivery teams, ensuring GxP standards are met, operational practices are documented, and delivery continuously improves as the platform and business scales.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead ATC Portal platform delivery for the Type 1 Diabetes therapy launch

• Ensure that teams have the tools and processes needed to improve the efficiency, reliability, and speed of deployments

• Coordinate scrum activities across platform delivery workstreams and other platform teams (e.g. Patient CRM, Field CRM, Analytics)

• Facilitate release management and production release schedule in coordination with cross-functional partners and other platform teams

• Lead platform communications (e.g. status reporting, downtime, releases) to all stakeholder groups

• Serve as Operations SME for enhancements, software upgrades, implementations, and integration projects, providing product and GxP expertise

• Responsible for risk and mitigation management to ensure high quality, on-time delivery

• Build relationships within DTE (Data, Technology and Engineering), Commercial, Quality, Supply Chain and Manufacturing, and vendor partners

• Proactively champion, educate, and enhance delivery practices to introduce process efficiencies

• Define, manage and optimize DevOps framework / delivery operating model

• Partner closely with DTE and business leaders to align platform projects and roadmap with business goals

• Manage development capacity across teams

• Provide input into budget/forecasting estimates and resource allocation

• Coach and lead Vertex colleagues and onshore/offshore managed service providers

Knowledge and Skills:

• Vendor and MSP management expertise

• Executive-level communication skills; ability to explain complex topics in a digestible way

• Ability to drive continuous operational improvement

• Proven ability to stay abreast of industry and technology trends

• Expert knowledge in Agile SDLC, DevOps and GxP

• Advanced problem-solving skills

• Advanced knowledge of IT governance and operations

• Strong project and program management planning and organizational skills

• Customer service orientation

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or other related technology degree, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in software implementation, program management, and business analysis
• 3+ years of experience in Commercial Life Sciences
• Track record of demonstrating the Vertex core values
• Experience with stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and directing platform teams
• Some experience in four architecture specialization areas (business, information, infrastructure, software)

• Experience working within and leading in an AGILE team framework, across multiple business units and functions

• Nice to have: Agile/DevOps/ITIL certification

• Nice to have: Cell and Gene Therapy technology experience

Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. 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