Associate Director Computational Genomics Next Generation Cell Therapy
Associate Director Computational Genomics Next Generation Cell Therapy
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Job Title: Associate Director Computational Genomics Next Generation Cell Therapy
Job Location: Boston MA USA
Job Location Type: Remote
Job Contract Type: Fulltime
Job Seniority Level: Director
Job Description
We are seeking a computational biologist with expertise in driving forward biological discoveries to join Vertex. This position is part of a global Data and Computational Sciences team focused on developing cell and genetic therapy treatments of serious human diseases. You will lead a group of computational biologists using genomic data dedicated to discovering and actualizing the next generation of cell therapies that will be transformative treatments for patients. By collaborating with project teams you and your team will innovate to overcome challenges and pioneer scientific breakthroughs and discoveries using genetic and genomic data. Your leadership skills critical and strategic thinking proactive communication and seamless crossfunctional collaboration will be critical to your success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
HybridEligible Or OnSite Eligible
Flex Eligibility Status
In this HybridEligible role you can choose to be designated as:
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination 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 EVerify 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
We are seeking a computational biologist with expertise in driving forward biological discoveries to join Vertex. This position is part of a global Data and Computational Sciences team focused on developing cell and genetic therapy treatments of serious human diseases. You will lead a group of computational biologists using genomic data dedicated to discovering and actualizing the next generation of cell therapies that will be transformative treatments for patients. By collaborating with project teams you and your team will innovate to overcome challenges and pioneer scientific breakthroughs and discoveries using genetic and genomic data. Your leadership skills critical and strategic thinking proactive communication and seamless crossfunctional collaboration will be critical to your success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Sets strategy and oversees execution of genomic and transcriptomic analyses to enable our next generation of cell therapies.
- Identifies strategic opportunities and proposes plans tactics and investments for maximum impact of the team for datadriven decisionmaking from genomic and genetic data including crossfunctional impact with Research Preclinical and CMC teams.
- Leverages computational expertise across the breadth of Data and Computational Sciences team to identify opportunities for furthering cell therapy projects.
- Establishes and maintains productive relationships with key stakeholders across Vertex
- Assigns group members to serve on project teams and ensures continuous alignment between the team and broader site goals
- Provides strong leadership and a focus on continuous talent development to attract and retain top talent in a highly competitive environment
- Mentors the development of others motivates personnel and resolves conflicts
- Ensures goal setting of team members is effectively linked to corporate and department goals
- Constructs draft budgets and manages execution of approved budgets and hiring for the group(s)
- Oversees activities and resourcing of the team adapting to changing priorities to ensure key goals of critical projects are met on time
- Oversees effective management of group(s)’ CRO contracts and/or external scientific collaborations
- Ensures analyses from team meet stageappropriate standards for data integrity and documentation
- Leads preparation of clear scientific reports with crossfunctional collaborators and clearly communicates key information to leadership and team members to enable decisionmaking
- PhD degree (or Master’s degree) in computational biology human genetics genomics systems biology or a related field with 58 years of work experience and 2 years of management experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in leading and developing high performance teams.
- Advanced understanding in the fields of genomics statistics and computational biology especially in areas key to advancing our cell therapy portfolio such as bulk and single cell transcriptomic characterization of cells as well as analysis of proteomic data.
- A proven track record in the analysis visualization and interpretation of large scale genomic data in a drug development context.
- Demonstrated ability to work across crossfunctional teams ensuring timely progress
- Ability to identify gaps and propose solutions around current genomic analyses including bringing in new technologies and capabilities when appropriate
- Superior communication skills demonstrating confidence and versatility in presenting verbally to diverse audiences and writing technical documents
- A teamoriented growth mindset that welcomes feedback from others and supports other team members; a positive attitude that enthusiastically tackles and overcomes challenges
- Highly skilled in mentoring others resolving technical problems maintaining procedural and ethical standards and cultivating healthy team morale
HybridEligible Or OnSite Eligible
Flex Eligibility Status
In this HybridEligible role you can choose to be designated as:
- Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
- OnSite: work five days per week onsite with ad hoc flexibility.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination 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 EVerify 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
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