Director, Research Data Compute and Consumption

Job Description

General Summary:

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. The Digital, Technology and Engineering (DTE) Research, Development, Manufacturing & Supply (RDMS) Group’s mission is to improve the lives of patients through digital, data, and technology innovation.

Vertex is in a transformational period where we are accelerating our capabilities, technology and data to augment our scientific mission and enable Vertex to grow in scale; ensuring we remain on the forefront of science, medicine and technology. 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, Data Compute and Consumption Solutions to join our team and drive our digital transformation initiatives.

The Associate Director, Data Compute and Consumption Solutions at Vertex Pharmaceuticals will support the Research & Pre-Clinical Science data and technology team within the RDMS group by overseeing the development, implementation and optimization of data and technology solutions to support the global flow and investigation of research and pre-clinical data to accelerate the pace of data insight creation. This position requires a strategic thinker who can balance technical expertise with leadership skills to drive impactful data initiatives and support the organization’s scientific objectives. Creativity combined with deep experience of research and pre-clinical data activities are required to optimally deliver data consumption experiences that leverage data flows within and across research, and at the interfaces between research and CMC teams or pre-clinical and clinical teams. Deep data and technology experience is required to deliver solutions to a range of digital experiences from high performance computing and data exploration sandpits for experts in computational research (e.g. cheminformatics) to dashboards and facilitated data consumption.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Vision and Strategy:
• Develop and execute the data and technology strategy for research data computation and ensuring alignment with business objectives to deliver a digital transformation in the pace and velocity of real-time insight creation.
• Identify and evaluate data and technology solutions to be deployed at Vertex, ensuring they meet Vertex's quality, security, regulatory and compliance standards.
• Develop and execute the high-performance computing strategy, both for current needs in research and for future potential needs across Vertex.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the external manufacturing data and technology strategy supports broader organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Support digital transformation initiatives to enhance data-driven decision-making across the organization, ensuring Vertex remains at the forefront of technological advancements.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align data strategies with business goals and scientific research needs.

• Operational Execution:
• Oversee the implementation and management of data and technology solutions that integrate data into consumption environments for a range of researchers, ensuring products are manufactured on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Oversee the implementation and management of high-performance computing solutions including the capability and service level agreements. Partner effectively with the central infrastructure team in Vertex DTE enterprise technology to cross-fertilize best practice.
• Ensure data and technology solutions are developed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Ensure relevant adoption of solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies to enhance Vertex decision-making prior to, during and after research.
• Establish metrics and monitoring systems to track the performance and effectiveness of research data consumption solutions, high performance computing infrastructure and initiatives.

•  Leadership :
• Lead a high-performing, diverse team of professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Create a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity where everyone can do their best work and feels valued.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership and stakeholders to align on strategic priorities, project progress, and the impact of data initiatives.
• Represent the RDMS group in cross-functional meetings and initiatives, advocating for data-driven approaches and ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the abi