Job Description

JOB TITLE: Operational Excellence Manager

LOCATION: 50 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210

OPENINGS: 1

DUTIES:

• Provide project management, working closely with the Process Excellence leadership and VMC stakeholders to drive continuous improvement projects at the VMC.
• Support and drive Organizational Change Management (OCM) activities related to large project roll outs.
• Own day-to-day tactical execution of improvement efforts at project level; including day-to-day project execution, deliverables, and communication.
• Apply Six Sigma and Lean approaches to support various VMC teams in complex root cause analysis efforts to resolve recurring manufacturing deviations.
• Enhance efficiency and coordination among the departments to improve operational processes and/or business practices.
• Support Manufacturing Technical Services (MTS) and VMC leadership in the implementation of VMC site goals and priority projects, including digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Support MTS leadership and other VMC stakeholders in the planning and execution of capital projects to repurpose and optimize the use of existing VMC manufacturing space.
• Author, review, and submit technical and business documentation (such as SOPs and Work Instructions) in support of GMP Operations.

Telecommuting permitted up to 20%.

REQUIREMENTS: The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Pharmaceutical Science or Industrial Engineering or related field plus two (2) years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.

Position requires certification in Six Sigma.

Position also requires demonstrable experience with each of the following:

Lean Manufacturing Leading continuous improvement projects, including improving manufacturing documentation and procedures to standardize and simplify processes. Investigating, troubleshooting, and optimizing manufacturing operations from development through commercial phases. Demonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations, maintenance, engineering, and validation.

Telecommuting permitted up to 20%.

CONTACT: Send Resume to Sarah Hadjian at sarah_hadjian@vrtx.com. Reference 12140.636. EOE.

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Pay Range:

Disclosure Statement:

Flex Designation:

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Remote-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Remote: work remotely five days per week and come into the office on occasion – you’re always welcome on-site; or select
2. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
3. 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