R&D Quality Governance & Risk Management Director

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Boston, MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
REQ-27637
** Job Description
**** General position summary:
** The Director of R&D Quality Governance & Risk Management will serve as a strategic leader and trusted partner within R&D Quality, responsible for shaping, implementing, and continuously improving the governance framework that supports risk-based decision-making across Vertex’s R&D portfolio. This role will integrate governance excellence, enterprise risk management, and clinical quality management system expertise to drive a unified “One State of Quality” operating model.

This individual will also function as a key thought partner and execution lead to the Senior Director—able to synthesize complex information, generate actionable insights, and translate strategy into clear next steps and high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate brings deep R&D Quality experience, strong leadership presence, operational agility, exceptional collaboration skills, and the ability to both guide and personally execute work across diverse stakeholders and priorities.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Lead the design, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the R&D Quality governance structure.
* Serve as the operational owner of governance forums, establishing standards for cadence, documentation, and information flow.
* Coordinate priorities, actions, and follow-through across the RDQ LT.
* Partner with Compliance, Inspection Readiness, Clinical Quality Oversight, and Quality Systems to integrate key insights into governance forums.
* ** Provide strategic direction for risk identification, evaluation, and mitigation across R&D.**
* ** Lead enhancements to QRM tools, risk heatmaps, templates, and processes.**
* ** Mentor QRM leads and SMEs to ensure consistent application of risk principles aligned to global expectations.**
* ** Support decision-making through synthesis of risk signals and cross-functional inputs.**
* ** Drive creation and refinement of R&D Quality’s contributions to the enterprise QMR.**
* ** Ensure alignment of R&D quality processes with CQMS expectations and regulations.**
* ** Facilitate visibility into quality performance metrics and readiness indicators.**
* ** Act as a “go-to” partner to the Senior Director for strategy, framing issues, and driving clarity.**
* ** Synthesize diverse inputs into coherent recommendations and executive-ready deliverables.**
* ** Lead or support cross-functional initiatives and change management efforts.**
* ** Model collaborative leadership and influence across all levels of the organization.
**** Qualifications &

Experience:

*** Bachelor’s degree in scientific or technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
* 10+ years of experience in R&D QA, Clinical Quality, Quality Systems, or related functions.
* Experience leading governance structures, QMS/QMR, or enterprise quality programs.
* Strong knowledge of ICH, GCP, and risk management principles.
* Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.
* Ability to lead cross-functional efforts and deliver high-quality outcomes in dynamic environments.
* Ability to mentor and develop team capabilities.
* Experience building or maturing QMS frameworks and familiarity with quality health indicators, data/analytics for QRM, and governance platforms preferred.
** Competencies
* ** Strategic and enterprise thinking
* Cross-functional collaboration
* Clarity in ambiguity
* Execution excellence
* Leadership presence
* Change agility#LI-Hybrid
** Pay Range:**$179,100 - $268,700
** 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.

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