Vertex is in a transformational period where we are accelerating our capabilities, technology and data to augment our scientific mission and enable Vertex to grow in scale; ensuring we remain on the forefront of science, medicine and technology. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Principal Analyst – Manufacturing Systems to join our team and drive our digital transformation initiatives.
Requirements
- Deep understanding and experience of designing and implementing technology solutions in the areas of production scheduling and supply planning in clinical and commercial manufacturing environments and across a manufacturing network.
- Proficiency in data management, automation principles and methodologies.
- Proficiency in rapidly adopting and implementing emerging technology (e.g. Industry 4.0, AI/ML, agentic).
- Proficiency in manufacturing software and tools and strong understanding of manufacturing processes and technology.
- Experience with enabling advanced technologies, such as AI and machine learning, and delivery of data engineering strategies is highly desirable.
- Advanced certifications in product, agile, software engineering, cloud technologies, or leadership preferred.
- Experience with the manufacturing processes of small molecule, cell therapy, gene therapy and other modalities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and document functional and technical aspects for integrations to the finite scheduling system RTS (Real Time Scheduling) to other applications like ERP, MES, Nuvolo, etc.,
- Design, perform and document system configurations within RTS
- Partner with offshore team members and DTE peers for platform and database support, as well as technical development for enhancements and projects
- Implementation and management of data and technology solutions across the Vertex internal and external manufacturing network, including service / technical ownership of Finite Scheduling system RTS (Real Time Scheduling) enabling efficient 7x24 manufacturing operations, ensuring products are manufactured on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Lead installation, configuration and troubleshooting processes for integrated manufacturing applications.
- Guide end to end business process development, integrating collaborating system data flows through mapping exercises and technical task execution.
- Specify and coordinate the implementation of application computing environments (servers, databases, network, port/firewall configuration, user group and application-level cybersecurity).
Other
- Enable the data and technology strategy for manufacturing, ensuring alignment with business objectives to deliver a digital transformation in the pace and velocity of real-time insight creation.
- Implement data and technology solutions to be deployed within Vertex and between its external manufacturing partners, ensuring they meet Vertex's quality, security, regulatory and compliance standards.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their current and future state strategy, needs and requirements from a global perspective
- Proactively offer solution ideas and potential business process improvements in pursuit of driving efficiencies and meeting business needs
- Work closely with DTE Compliance, Internal Audit and Quality assurance groups as needed to ensure compliance with GxP regulations, as well as our DTE system lifecycle and change management requirements
