Director, Digital Experiment Capture

Director, Digital Experiment CaptureSkip to main content#Director, Digital Experiment Capture page is loaded## Director, Digital Experiment CaptureApplylocations: Boston, MAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ-29351**Job Description**General Summary:Lab Solutions is the technology and digital capabilities organization supporting Vertex’s laboratory operations across the full research and development spectrum—from early discovery in non-GxP environments to heavily validated test and release laboratories within our manufacturing space. Lab Solutions owns the strategy, implementation, and ongoing support of the digital tools that enable scientists and lab professionals to do their best work.The Experiment Capture vertical within Lab Solutions is responsible for the Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) and experiment data capture platforms that underpin scientific documentation across Vertex. This vertical ensures that data is captured accurately, compliantly, and efficiently—whether in a research lab generating early exploratory data or in a GxP-regulated manufacturing environment subject to regulatory oversight.The Director, Experiment Capture will lead this vertical, serving as the strategic and operational owner of ELN platforms including Benchling, Dotmatics, and IDBS. This individual will drive platform roadmap, stakeholder alignment, and hands-on configuration and delivery, while serving as a trusted partner to scientific and operational leaders across the organization.Key Duties and Responsibilities:* Own the strategy, roadmap, and operational delivery for the Experiment Capture vertical, including ELN platforms Benchling, Dotmatics, and IDBS.* Lead and develop a team responsible for platform support, configuration, validation, and continuous improvement across non-GxP research and GxP-regulated laboratory environments.* Partner closely with scientists and lab operations leads to translate business and scientific requirements into scalable, compliant platform solutions.* Serve as a subject matter expert on ELN capabilities and experiment data workflows, advising on platform selection, configuration best practices, and integration strategies.* Navigate the intersection of non-GxP discovery science and GxP-regulated environments, ensuring platforms meet appropriate compliance requirements including 21 CFR Part 11 and relevant data integrity standards.* Communicate clearly and confidently with senior stakeholders from Group Lead to Senior Vice President level, presenting platform strategies, project status, and risk assessments in a compelling and accessible manner.* Engage hands-on with configuration requests and platform build activities—not limited to oversight only—to ensure high-quality, timely delivery.* Drive vendor relationships with ELN platform providers, managing escalations, roadmap alignment, and contract performance.* Ensure all platform activities are performed in accordance with applicable GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and organizational change control and validation requirements.* Explore and incubate next-generation experiment capture concepts, including event-driven and passive documentation architectures that reduce direct interface dependency for bench scientists while maintaining compliant, attributable records.Knowledge and Skills* Demonstrated expertise with one or more ELN platforms, with strong preference for hands-on experience with Benchling, Dotmatics, and/or IDBS.* Proven understanding of both non-GxP research environments and GxP-regulated laboratories, including working knowledge of 21 CFR Part 11, data integrity principles, and computer system validation (CSV).* Software product management, including ownership of product roadmaps, backlog prioritization, and stakeholder management.* Track record of effective communication with senior leaders, including the ability to synthesize complex technical topics for executive audiences.* Demonstrated willingness and ability to engage in hands-on technical work (e.g., platform configuration, workflow build) alongside strategic responsibilities.* Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.* Ability to direct multiple technical teams associated with support and build needs independently.Education and Experience* Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in a scientific discipline (e.g., biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related field); formal scientific training is required.* 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences environments, with direct experience supporting laboratory informatics or scientific software platforms.* Familiarity with laboratory data integration patterns* Experience with agile or product-led delivery methodologies.* Knowledge of Vertex’s therapeutic areas or drug development lifecycle.* Vendor management experience with enterprise SaaS providers in the life sciences space.\*LI-EE1**Pay Range:**$198,000 - $297,000**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 View email address on click.appcast.io### About Vertex## **Help Us Achieve Our Mission**## *Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency* *.**Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. 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