Director, Compliance Business Partner

Job Description Why Join Us? Vertex is a transformative biotechnology company that creates new possibilities in medicine to transform diseases and improve people’s lives. The company currently has five drugs on the market that treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis, one therapy on the market that is a cell and gene therapy treatment for sickle-cell disease and transfusion-dependent t β-thalassemia, and one drug on the market for the treatment of acute pain. It has also developed a deep pipeline, investing billions of dollars into R D over the past two decades. Vertex is seeking an experienced Legal and Compliance professional to join its Office of Business Integrity Ethics (OBIE) as the Compliance (OBIE) Business Partner. OBIE is responsible for the development, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of Vertex’s Compliance Program. This includes defining standards via policies and procedures, creating, and implementing training and communications, conducting auditing and monitoring and other assurance activities, facilitating internal reporting, discretely and professionally conducting compliance-related investigations, and keeping the CEO, the Executive Committee, and the Board of Directors informed on compliance matters. OBIE serves as the go-to experts for Vertex employees and external stakeholders on issues relating to Vertex’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct globally. Job Summary The person in this role will provide clear and actionable analysis, guidance and counsel on a broad array of strategic and tactical projects. This role supports and reports to the Executive Director, Senior OBIE Business Partner Global/US and works closely with OBIE Global, US, International, and Strategy, Governance and Transformation (SGT) colleagues providing clear and actionable analysis, guidance, and advice on the Program. The Business Partner must have strong, demonstrated knowledge of laws, regulations, and codes applicable to the pharmaceutical industry, including the US and international anti-bribery/anti-corruptions laws such as the Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and experience providing advice and counsel to biotechnology/pharmaceutical companies on these issues. Additionally, the Business Partner will work collaboratively with colleagues in OBIE, Legal, and the business to drive a culture of ethics and integrity across Vertex’s global organization. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced,