Job Description
The Director, FP&A - Chief Scientific Officer G&A Functions is a key member of Vertex's Financial Planning & Analysis organization. The role partners closely with members of the Data, Technology, and Engineering (DTE) teams to provide financial direction and strategic insights to enable delivery against short term and longterm goals, including identification of key value drivers and Business KPIs.
The Director of FP&A for Data and Technology is a strategic business partner who provides highlevel decision support and financial leadership within a large, complex pharmaceutical organization. This role emphasizes deep FP&A expertise to manage significant global data and technology budgets, drive investment strategy, and mitigate financial risks. The Director will serve as the primary finance partner to the company's data and technology leadership, ensuring financial rigor and transparency in an agile and fastpaced environment.
Responsibilities
Lead all FP&A cycles: Direct and own the endtoend financial planning processes for the global data and technology function, including the annual budget, monthly forecasting, and longrange strategic planning.
Provide strategic decision support: Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the data and technology leadership team, influencing key investment decisions and identifying opportunities for value creation across the company.
Drive financial rigor: Develop innovative solutions and build business cases to evaluate and prioritize strategic investments in data and technology.
Expert analysis: Drive portfolio management of significant data and technology investments across the company and provide complex financial analysis, including variance analysis and trend forecasting, and provide transparent reporting on risks and opportunities.
Navigate complex environment: Partner with a wide array of stakeholders across a large and complex global pharmaceutical enterprise, managing global budgets prudently and mitigating financial risks.
Support techcentric initiatives: Provide specialized financial partnership to a data and technology organization, supporting critical functions like infrastructure, software development, and data analytics.
Continuous improvement mindset: Promote and foster a culture of continuous process improvement and communication, adapting to the rapid and developing nature of the technology and pharmaceutical industries.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting is required; a CPA, CFA, or MBA is a strong plus.
12+ years of progressive financial management experience, with a heavy emphasis on financial planning and analysis.
Proven experience operating effectively within a large, complex, and highly regulated global pharmaceutical or biotechnology company.
Demonstrated experience partnering with and supporting a technology organization, including experience with data and technology budgeting, investment, and forecasting highly preferred.
Preferred Skills
Expertise with advanced financial modeling tools, multidimensional databases, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Hyperion, SAP).
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Experience in a changeoriented environment with a demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate processes involving complex systems and tight deadlines.
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Pay Range
$182,400 - $273,600
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 jobrelated factors permitted by law.
At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive marketleading 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 weeklong 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:
Hybrid : work remotely up to two days per week; or select
On-Site : work five days per week onsite with ad hoc flexibility.
Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex's Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an EVerify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com
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