Executive Director, Alliance Management

Overview The Alliance Management Executive Director will lead the Alliance Management team in supporting the effective execution of global partnering at Vertex. They will be responsible for ensuring a consistent Alliance Management user experience across the company, resolving issues across all alliances, and serving as a spokesperson for the function within Vertex. The role will maintain stakeholder engagement, develop processes and procedures, and manage specific collaborations, including governance, issue resolution, negotiation, financial payments, and compliance with agreements. Key Duties and Responsibilities Oversee the entire Alliance Management team and the management of all collaborations across the Vertex portfolio. Develop processes and best practices to enhance the Alliance Management function and support continued growth of external partnerships. Develop strong relationships internally and externally to ensure coordination in collaboration activities. Proactively issue spot checks across all collaborations and drive resolution processes; effectively negotiate with partners. Oversee governance for specific collaborations. Ensure consistency across the Alliance Management function and project teams. Knowledge and Skills Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage through ambiguity while influencing with and without authority. Strong negotiation skills. Ability to work effectively with senior leaders. Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills. Understanding of drug development and commercialization process. Ability to understand and manage complex legal agreements involving a range of technologies and partnership models. Strong active listening and interpersonal skills. Proactive, organized and comfortable managing shifting priorities in a rapidly changing environment. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree required. Typically requires 15 years of professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Compensation Pay Range: $264,000 – $396,000. Eligible for an annual bonus, annual equity awards, and potential overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements. Benefits Vertex offers inclusive market‑leading benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, generous paid time off, a week‑long company shutdown in the Summer and Winter, educational assistance programs (including student loan repayment), commuting subsidy, charitable donation matching, 401(k), and more. Flex Designation Hybrid‑Eligible or On‑Site Eligible. In this Hybrid‑Eligible role, you may choose to work remotely up to two days per week or on‑site five days per week with ad hoc flexibility (subject to Vertex’s Flex program policy). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Vertex is a global biotechnology company that is committed to equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants. Vertex is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US)