Director, Package Engineering

Job Description

General Summary:

The Director, Package Engineering leads a technical team of packaging engineers responsible for successful late-stage development, commercialization and supply of Vertex products. This role models leadership behaviors, builds an organization capable of ensuring future success, develops leaders, and drives efficiency and risk reduction into relevant internal and external processes. This role is a major contributor to the Manufacturing Science and Technology strategy development and to the collective success of Commercial Manufacturing & Technical Operations, Supply Chain, and Vertex.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for technical packaging engineering and leverages knowledge to build alignment across technical areas or functions
• Supports Regulatory on packaging related CMC strategy and market applications
• Represents MS&T on corporate and strategic teams (e.g. supplier partnerships); participates in the long range planning process
• Provides leadership to resolve critical issues impacting packaging operations in collaboration with relevant stakeholders
• Reviews and approves documents with strategic importance to department or organization
• Defines strategy and champions effective continuous improvement of packaging operations
• Leads through subordinate managers or higher level professionals.
• Recruits, directs, motivates and develops teams, maximizing contribution, professional growth and ability to build and sustain a high-performing workforce.
• Designs and implements functional/department goals; contributes to the development of operational strategy and develops annual business plans to ensure alignment.
• As a people manager within the organization, may have financial accountabilities and human resource responsibilities for assigned staff.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in one or multiple packaging disciplines including primary packaging materials and closure systems, design of secondary and tertiary components, component compatibility, component qualification, equipment installation and qualification
• Experience supporting packaging for pharmaceutical products from research through registration and launch
• Acumen recruiting quality staff and refining activities to improve productivity across disciplines
• Advanced understanding of regulatory and supply chain fields that impinge on primary areas of responsibility
• Displays compelling verbal, written and presentation skills in communication with internal and external customers
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced, strong-matrix work environment
• Exhibits an outstanding record in multiple projects, enabling the success of others
• Ability to travel domestic and international (approximately 20%)

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical, Material Engineering, or a relevant discipline
• Typically requires 12 years of experience, or the equivalent combination of advanced education and experience, including 5 years of leadership/management experience.

At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

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 select2.    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. 

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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