Materials Management Warehouse Senior Specialist

Vertex Pharmaceuticals seeks a Materials Management Warehouse Senior Specialist to oversee warehouse operations and inventory logistics for cell and gene therapy manufacturing sites in Boston and Cambridge. The role provides leadership to managed service providers and serves as a subject matter expert for quality and compliance matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for quality events including deviations, CAPAs, and impact assessments related to materials management
• Develop, revise, and implement SOPs and work instructions aligned with regulatory and operational best practices
• Oversee drug product pack, label operations, and serialization equipment as technical expert
• Manage warehouse assets, compliance audits, temperature monitoring, and audit readiness through proactive gap identification
• Provide scheduling and operational guidance to managed service providers and lead vendor performance reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, supply chain, engineering, or equivalent education and experience
• 2+ years supervisory, team lead, or senior operative experience
• 3+ years supporting materials management in cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing
• Proficiency in cGMP compliance, warehouse operations, and cleanroom material logistics
• Advanced knowledge of ERP, MES, and document management systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead investigations, manage vendor relations, and drive improvements

Compensation: $88,000 - $132,000 base