Director, Process Development Engineering (MSAT), Cell and Gene Therapy

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Job Description General Summary: Vertex is seeking a talented individual to join our Process Development organization supporting our cell, gene and biologics pipeline. The primary focus of the Director is driving execution of Vertex’s cell, gene and biological therapy program objectives with internal and/or external manufacturing partners (CDMOs). The position will be responsible for successful technology transfer, process validation, and lifecycle management of manufacturing processes. The range of tech transfers may include new product introductions as well as site-to-site transfers. These responsibilities include partner technical assessment, tech transfer and process establishment, initial process oversight (e.g., virtual and as person-in-plant), and performance management. The successful candidate will work closely with other CMC functions to ensure harmonized strategies are executed to ensure right-first-time transfer of our innovative therapeutic clinical products. The right candidate will be highly knowledgeable in protein biochemistry, have a solid technical operations background, and understand the challenges and impact of managing cross-functional partners. A strong unde...