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Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology

Job in Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, 02298, USA
Listing for: Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Clinical Pharmacist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 232000 - 348000 USD Yearly USD 232000.00 348000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology page is loaded## Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology locations:
Boston, MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-27831
** Job Description
**** General

Summary:

** The Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology will serve as a Disease Area leader for Clinical Pharmacology. The Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology will also manage the scientific functions and coordinate the activities of the Clinical Pharmacology function in collaboration with the other Disease Area leaders. The role’s responsibilities will include maintaining organizational processes across the group, influencing clinical program strategy, and integrating activities with other departments across the Global Research and Development organization, to help shape innovative and integrated clinical development plans.

As a Disease Area leader, the Senior Director, Clinical Pharmacology will also direct Clinical Pharmacology efforts for small molecule and novel modality programs, such as gene editing, gene therapy, and cell therapy, in the Disease Area.
** Key

Duties and Responsibilities:

*** Defines the scientific direction and directs the execution of clinical pharmacology plans for Disease Area programs
* Provides strategic operational leadership to the Clinical Pharmacology function in collaboration with the other Disease Area Leaders
* Manages a group of Clinical Pharmacologists at Director-level and below to set strategy, develop and execute Clinical Pharmacology plans and studies for Disease Area programs
* Directs Clinical Pharmacology efforts for small molecule and novel modality programs, such as gene editing, gene therapy, and cell therapy, in the Disease Area.
* As a people manager within the organization, may have financial accountabilities and human resource responsibilities for assigned staff.
** Knowledge and

Skills:

*** Experience designing clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics components of filing packages and associated clinical studies
* Experience with regulatory agency interactions including written responses and IND packages
* Experience with End of Phase 2 and NDA/MAA regulatory
* Support of drug development programs in all Phases including life-cycle management
* Experience leading cross-functional teams
* Superior communication skills
* Ability to solve complex problems while working in a matrix environment
* Academic or clinical postdoctoral training with significant publication history
*
* Education and Experience:

*** Ph.D. or Pharm D (or equivalent degree) in pharmacokinetics, pharmacometrics, clinical pharmacology or translational development and 15+ years of relevant post-doctoral employment experience, or
* Masters Degree (or equivalent degree) in pharmacokinetics, pharmacometrics, clinical pharmacology or translational development and 20+ years of relevant employment experience, or
* Typically requires 5 years of supervisory/management experience#LI-KM4
** Pay Range:**$232,000 - $348,000
** 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:
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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