Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Business Engagement & Technology, Associate Director - Clinical & Early Development

$164.4k - $246.6k

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Associate Director role serving as strategic partner between business and Digital Technology Engineering, translating clinical and early development priorities into scalable systems, processes, and digital solutions. Requires 10+ years in business engagement, IT partnering, or product management within life sciences, with expertise in clinical development workflows and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary business engagement lead for Clinical Development and Early Development functions
  • Partner with business leaders to identify priorities, challenges, and digital capability needs
  • Shape demand intake, prioritization, and roadmap planning across supported business functions
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, data, quality, and compliance teams to deliver aligned solutions
  • Drive stakeholder alignment, change management, adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree; Master's degree or MBA in life sciences, business, or related field preferred
  • 10+ years in business engagement, IT/DTE business partnering, product management, or similar roles
  • Experience supporting Clinical Development and Early Development functions in pharma or biotech
  • Proficiency with modeling tools such as Metworx, Certara Phoenix, or PK/PD environments
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business requirements into scalable systems and workflows
  • Strong cross-functional leadership skills in matrixed, regulated environments with compliance focus
  • Experience designing AI business use cases to optimize operations and reduce timelines

Compensation: $164,400 - $246,600 base

Vacancy posted a month ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Business Engagement & Technology, Associate Director - Clinical & Early Development in Boston, MA vacancy
  • $164.4k - $246.6k

     ...General Summary The Business Engagement Lead role within DTE to support our Clinical Development and Early Development business function...  ...solutions. The Associate Director will work closely with business...  ...on advances in AI, technology, automation, and... 
    Suggested
    Summer work
    Remote work
    Flexible hours
    2 days per week

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

    Boston, MA
    1 day ago
  • $162.8k - $244.2k

     ...General Summary The Associate Director, Health System Engagement & Congress...  ...Pain Business Unit. Vertex recently...  .../or sales ~ Early career experience...  ...information technology, IDN systems,...  ...continues to advance clinical and research...  ...research and development sites and... 
    Suggested
    Contract work
    Work experience placement
    Summer work
    Remote work
    Flexible hours
    2 days per week

    Vertex US Distribution

    Boston, MA
    2 days ago
  • $204k - $306k

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Early Development Associate Medical Director will serve as the Medical Lead for Phase 1 clinical trials, working with cross-functional teams on...  ...to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek... 
    Suggested
    Full time
    Summer work
    Remote work
    Flexible hours
    2 days per week

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals

    Boston, MA
    1 day ago
  • $142.17k - $213.26k

     ...visionary expert in clinical drug development, possessing the...  ...currently seeking an Associate Director Clinical Scientist,...  ...science with the latest technology to achieve...  ...scientific aspects of early‑phase clinical development...  ...to ensure patient engagement, recruitment and... 
    Suggested
    Hourly pay
    Temporary work

    AstraZeneca GmbH

    Cambridge, MA
    3 days ago
  •  ...Therapeutics is launching a new clinical program, and we're looking for an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to help...  ...Regulatory, and CMC to take an early-phase study from start-up through...  ...for collaboration and external engagements. We are an Equal Opportunity... 
    Suggested
    Work at office

    Soufflé Therapeutics

    Watertown, MA
    3 days ago
  • $260k - $320k

    Associate Director of Business DevelopmentCooley is seeking a Associate Director of Business Development to join the Marketing and Client Development team...  ..., and convert engagement into a healthy and sustainable...  ...clients, focusing on moving early-stage conversations into... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Weekend work

    Cooley

    Boston, MA
    3 days ago
  • $204k - $306k

     ...Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks an Early Development Associate Medical Director to lead Phase 1 clinical trials in Boston. The role involves trial strategy, protocol development, regulatory submissions, and medical monitoring, working across internal and external stakeholders... 

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals

    Boston, MA
    2 days ago
  • $150k - $200k

    Job Title: Associate Director Business DevelopmentLocation: Boston,...  ...Director of Business Development to drive growth across...  ...approach, you will engage key stakeholders,...  ...offerings, including Early Development Services...  ...related biopharmaceutical technologies preferredWillingness... 
    Full time
    Contract work
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Local area

    Lonza

    Boston, MA
    4 days ago
  • $144.65k - $216.97k

    Job Title: Director, AI ResearchIntroduction...  ...to turn complex clinical workflows into safe...  ...deliver tangible business value.You will...  ...across Clinical Development.Accountabilities:...  ...realization, ensuring early wins become...  ...review, or trial technology in a pharmaceutical... 
    Full time
    Temporary work

    AstraZeneca

    Cambridge, MA
    6 days ago
  • $144k - $216k

     ...treatments to those in need. The final step - clinical drug development - is oft overlooked, despite...  ...AI strategy and roadmap for Oncology early and late phase clinical development Serve...  ...with academic institutions, technology partners, and industry consortia to access... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work experience placement

    AstraZeneca

    Somerville, MA
    5 days ago
  • $160k - $240k

    Who we are:Kymera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation (TPD) to develop medicines...  ...review.Partner with Operational Excellence and assigned Site Engagement Leads to help drive site engagement and bolster... 
    Contract work

    Kymera Therapeutics

    Watertown, MA
    4 days ago
  • $194k - $267k

     ...RoleThe Rare Neurology Development Unit (RNDU) at...  ...and FA team, the Associate Medical Director will support early and/or late-stage...  ...successful execution of clinical trials, in line...  ...digital health technologies.Experience evaluating...  ...on individual, business unit and company performance... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Local area

    Biogen Idec

    Somerville, MA
    2 days ago
  • $194k - $266.75k

     ...RoleThe Rare Neurology Development Unit (RNDU) at Biogen...  ...As a member of the SMA Clinical Development team, the Associate Medical Director will serve as Study...  ...recommendations, and engaging cross-functional partners...  ...based on individual, business unit and company performance... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Local area

    Biogen Idec

    Somerville, MA
    5 days ago
  • $147k - $175k

     ...We are pioneers in the development of LINZESS (...  ...Position Summary: As part of Clinical Development and working...  ...Development Lead and Medical Director, the Clinical Research...  ...and external medical engagement. Location: Boston, MA...  ...other programs as business and organizational needs... 
    Interim role
    Work at office
    Relocation package

    Ironwood Pharmaceuticals

    Boston, MA
    4 days ago
  • $172.5k - $249.17k

    Job Title: Associate Clinical Research DirectorLocation: Cambridge...  ...executing clinical development strategies that...  ...Associate Clinical Research Director of immunohematology...  ...assessment, and site engagement. The role acts as a...  ...that engages patients early in drug development... 
    Full time
    Worldwide

    Sanofi

    Somerville, MA
    3 days ago
  • $154.4k - $242.55k

     ...shine? Join us as an Associate Director, Global...  ...Authorities (HA) for early to late phase programs...  ...Units (TAUs)/Business Units (BUs) asset...  ...and proactively engage with third party...  ...experience in global drug development regulations,...  ...business systems technology and process is... 
    Minimum wage
    Full time
    Local area
    Remote work
    Worldwide

    USA - 3316 Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.

    Cambridge, MA
    5 days ago
  • $171.62k - $257.43k

     ...Director, Early Oncology Clinical Operations Technology & Vendor Excellence This is a newly...  ...pathways, business review cadences,...  ...operational risk associated with technology‑dependent...  ...Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Build...  ...knowledge of the drug development lifecycle and... 
    Hourly pay
    Contract work
    Temporary work

    AstraZeneca plc

    Cambridge, MA
    1 day ago
  •  ...Available Position: Associate Director, Global Clinical Operations Job Title: Associate...  ...potential of T-cell engagers as a novel therapeutic approach...  ...-human primate data. In early August, we announced that...  ...experienced biotech. Our development plan and clinical... 
    Remote work
    2 days per week
    3 days per week

    Oblenio Bio, Inc.

    Lexington, MA
    1 day ago
  • $177.5k - $222k

     ...efficient drug development. Advancements...  ...and time of clinical trials. Recognizing...  ...Inc., has built technology platforms, processes...  ...The Associate Director of Business Development, Strategic...  ...evaluating and assessing early-stage assets and...  ...upside and engaging with the broader... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Local area
    Relocation
    3 days per week

    Formation Bio

    Boston, MA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Associate Director, Clinical Scientist (Biotech) Job Description: Company Overview Founded over a decade...  ...in gene editing through the development of SyNTase™ editing, a novel and proprietary...  ...Scientist to provide scientific input for early and late stage clinical development... 
    Remote work

    Crispr Therapeutics Inc in

    Boston, MA
    2 days ago
  • $139.43k - $232.38k

    # Associate Director, Clinical Development Project Manager - OncologyGSK · AnywhereFULL...  ...with cutting-edge technology to transform...  ...and deliver early- to late-stage Clinical...  ...future CMT engagements. • Facilitate monthly...  ...notice to Employment businesses/ Agencies GSK does... 
    For contractors
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work
    2 days per week
    3 days per week

    Oncology Voice Network LLC

    Cambridge, MA
    5 days ago
  • $153k - $297k

     ...which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive...  ...KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Cyber Operations - Cyber Response...  ...operating procedures and engagement quality reviewsAct with...  ...trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company... 
    H1b
    Local area
    Immediate start

    KPMG

    Boston, MA
    4 days ago
  • $154.4k - $242.55k

     ...DescriptionJoin Takeda as Associate Director, Consumer Omnichannel...  ..., Data, Digital & Technology, Insights & Analytics...  ...that educate, engage, and empower patients...  ...consumer journeys).Lead development and launch of the patient...  ...and evolving business needs.Demonstrated ability... 
    Minimum wage
    Work at office
    Local area
    Remote work

    Takeda

    Somerville, MA
    5 days ago
  • $171k - $192k

    Associate Director, Clinical Compliance & Records Cambridge, MA Amylyx...  ..., be authentic, be engaged, and be accountable...  ...), and ensuring the development and maintenance of sponsor...  ...experience as a Business Administrator over...  ...Amylyx information, technology, and materials. Compensation... 
    Local area
    Remote work

    Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    Cambridge, MA
    2 days ago
  • $170k - $200k

     ...patients. The Company’s clinical-stage pipeline...  ...The Senior Manager / Associate Director, Clinical Sample Operations...  ...Science, Clinical Development, Translational...  ...interactive response technologies, laboratory data transfers...  ..., merit, and business needs, without regard... 
    Contract work
    Temporary work
    Interim role
    Flexible hours

    Crescent Biopharma

    Waltham, MA
    8 days ago
  • $154.4k - $242.55k

     ...DescriptionAbout the Role:As the Associate Director of HCP Branded...  ...and strategy development with a mindset of curiosity...  ...alignment with business objectives and HCP...  ...opportunities for improved HCP engagement and ensure alignment...  ...with emerging technologies, adaptability to new... 
    Minimum wage
    Fixed term contract
    Term time
    Local area
    Remote work

    Takeda

    Somerville, MA
    6 days ago
  • $243.6k - $329.4k

     ...and leader in external stakeholder interactions Define clinical development program goals and design clinical trial concepts Lead Global...  ...strongly preferred ~ Medical leadership and stakeholder engagement skills ~ Clinical trial design and study concept... 

    Regeneron

    Cambridge, MA
    18 days ago
  • $170.9k - $231.3k

    OverviewThe Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs CMC Development is responsible for developing and...  ...implications of novel technologies and guiding development...  ...complex modalities across early- and late-stage...  ...CMC documentation for clinical trial applications, marketing... 
    Full time
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Local area
    Flexible hours

    Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

    Somerville, MA
    4 days ago
  •  ...deep expertise to the development and delivery of...  .... Job Purpose: The Associate Medical Director provides study-level...  ...assigned Phase I-IV clinical trials of diagnostic...  ...review, investigator engagement, study-level interpretation...  ...as determined by business needs. Education... 
    Work at office
    3 days per week

    Blue Earth Diagnostics, Inc. (U.S.)

    Needham Heights, MA
    2 days ago
  • Associate Director, Clinical Data Management Watertown, MA Remix Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical...  ...inflection point in its clinical development and Remix is building the team to...  ...for Registration programs as well as early development programs to follow. Key... 

    Remix Therapeutics

    Watertown, MA
    4 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Business Engagement & Technology, Associate Director - Clinical & Early Development. Be the first to apply!