Company Profile

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Company Overview

At Vertex, we bring together the brightest minds in the relentless pursuit of creating transformative medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, we are one of only a handful of biotechnology companies founded since 1976 that has discovered and developed four or more approved medicines in our own labs. In addition to the four medicines we’ve developed to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis, we have ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases.

Our U.S. headquarters are in Boston’s Innovation District, our International headquarters are located in London, UK, and we have research and development (R&D) sites and commercial offices in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia and Latin America. With more than two-thirds of our employees dedicated to research and development (R&D), we are consistently recognized as one of the industry’s top places to work, including nine consecutive years on Science magazine’s Top Employers list. For company updates and to learn more about us visit www.vrtx.com. You can also get to know us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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  • < a day ago

    Molecular & Cell Biology Senior Research Associate - Tissue Dissection

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - San Diego, California, United States

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior Research Associate to join our Tissue Dissection Group within the Molecular & Cell Biology team in San Diego. The successful candidate will play a critical role in generating high-quality cells from primary human tissues, contributing to various Vertex research programs. This position requires expertise in human tissue dissection, a commitment to excellence, and a deep respect for the gift of donated human tissues. Key Responsibilities:Perform ...

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  • 6 days ago

    Associate Director, People Research (Boston, MA)

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:We are seeking a visionary People Research Associate Director to lead the design and execution of high-impact research initiatives that shape workforce strategy and elevate organizational effectiveness. This role demands deep expertise in experimental methods, program evaluation, and storytelling with data. The People Research Associate Director will hold a PhD in a relevant field and bring a strong track record of translating complex research into actionable ...

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  • 7 days ago

    High Throughput Biology Principal Research Associate

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - San Diego, California, United States

    Job DescriptionVertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Principal Research Associate to join our Human Cell Core, contributing to the development and execution of advanced human cell models at scale. The ideal candidate is an expert experimentalist who excels in a fast paced, team-oriented environment and operates with a high level of scientific rigor and independence.This role involves maintaining and expanding primary human cells at scale, operating automation-enabled ...

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  • 8 days ago

    Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Associate Director (HYBRID)

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, United States

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:Vertex is a global biotechnology company on the forefront of scientific innovation. In addition to marketed therapies in cystic fibrosis (CF), sickle cell disease, beta-thalassemia, and moderate-to-severe acute pain , our research pipeline spans more than a dozen programs targeting the underlying mechanisms of serious diseases. Vertex is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join its Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) group based in Boston's ...

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  • 15 days ago

    Health Economics & Outcomes Research Associate Director (HYBRID)

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:Vertex is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join its Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) group based in Boston's Seaport District. The Health Economics & Outcomes Research Associate Director will participate in the shaping and execution of HEOR strategies that optimize the value proposition for Vertex's Cystic Fibrosis and early pipeline assets through each stage of development, including launch and post-launch phases. This position ...

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  • 19 days ago

    Associate Director, Global Pain Market Research

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:Vertex is seeking to hire an Associate Director, Global Pain Market Research to join the North America Forecasting, Analytics and Insights team. The Associate Director will be responsible for overseeing and delivering commercial insights to inform strategic choices and commercialization decisions for the Pain Global Commercial Strategy (GCS) team. This Global Marketing Science role serves as a strategic partner in shaping portfolio-level decisions by delivering ...

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  • 19 days ago

    Health Economics & Outcomes Research Associate Director, Pain

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Health Economics & Outcomes Research Associate Director will participate in leading the development and execution of Health economics and outcomes research studies in support of Vertex's products. This position reports to the Director, HEOR Pain. Key Duties and Responsibilities:Leads others to execute complex HEOR evidence generation including, cost-effective analysis and budget impact models, prospective and retrospective observational studies, ...

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