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Associate Director, CMC Quality Compliance and Inspection Readiness (Hybrid)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals
ComplianceOn-siteFull-timeBoston, MA$147,500 - $221,300

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is hiring for the role of Associate Director, CMC Quality Compliance and Inspection Readiness (Hybrid), Boston, MA (On-site). This is a Compliance role in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $147,500 - $221,300. Review the full details below and apply directly with Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

Organization: Vertex PharmaceuticalsLocation: Boston, MAWorkplace: On-siteFocus: ComplianceSalary: $147,500 - $221,300Posted: Aug 11, 2026
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is hiring for this Compliance role in Boston, one of the metros GRC Careers tracks for governance, risk, and compliance hiring. See other GRC roles in Boston →

Job Description General Summary: The Associate Director, CMC Quality Compliance and Inspection Readiness, is responsible for inspection readiness and compliance of external sites including evaluating, improving, and monitoring commercial level quality compliance and quality culture. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for inspection readiness and compliance programs for external operations. Works cross-functionally and cross-company to ensure sites achieve and maintain a state of inspection readiness. Drive identification and resolution of issues, gaps and risks through collaboration with operational areas, assessments, audits, and evaluation of trends. Support and oversee inspection execution including responses and closure of CAPAs. Collaboration and Integration: Serve as an integrator across multiple functions, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing. Develop trusted partnerships with external sites. Drive optimization, continuous improvement, and operational excellence to enhance processes. Report inspection readiness status including risks to leadership and governance forums Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of regulatory requirements and inspection expectations globally Experience in multiple modalities preferred Strong technical knowledge including but not limited to: inspection management and risk management Continuous improvement experience such as six sigma or lean Proven ability to lead improvement projects and project teams and organize various teams and forums Superb facilitation, Communication, and Coaching/influencing skills with proven ability to lead teams Proven ability to identify and analyze performance indicators. Education and Experience: Bachelor s degree in a scientific discipline, or allied health field or equivalent degree 8 years of relevant experience Travel requirement: up to 10-20% including international travel possible Hybrid-Eligible Roles In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select On-Site : work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility. #LI-Hybrid #LI-AR1 Pay Range: $147,500 - $221,300 Disclosure Statement: The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law. At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more. Flex Designation: Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible 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. #LI-Hybrid 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

Location and market context

This role is based in Boston on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Vertex Pharmaceuticals's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About compliance roles

Compliance programs turn law, regulation, and policy into controls the business can actually run. Demand is strongest where regulatory change, enforcement risk, and new technology intersect. Roles like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices.

How to position yourself for this compliance role

Strong candidates emphasize building and monitoring controls, regulatory mapping, policy and training, and partnering with the business to make compliance practical. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Vertex Pharmaceuticals would apply relevant regulatory frameworks, control libraries, and audit and monitoring practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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