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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Onsite
Job Description
Associate Director, FP&A - Clinical Accounting & Data Analysis
About Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Vertex is a global biotechnology leader transforming lives through groundbreaking science. We’ve revolutionized treatment for cystic fibrosis and are applying the same rigorous innovation to sickle cell disease, beta thalassemia, and other serious conditions. Our culture champions bold thinking, scientific excellence, and genuine impact—where your work directly improves patient lives.
Join a team where exceptional talent meets purpose-driven innovation in an environment that values both professional growth and work-life integration.
The Opportunity
Lead the strategic evolution of our Clinical Center of Excellence (CCoE) as Associate Director, FP&A - Clinical Accounting & Data Analysis. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of finance, analytics, and clinical operations—where you’ll shape how Vertex plans, forecasts, and manages a multi-billion dollar clinical portfolio.
You’ll architect the financial intelligence framework that guides critical investment decisions across our pipeline, leading a team of two talented professionals while partnering with senior leaders across Finance, Clinical Operations, and beyond. This role is ideal for a strategic finance leader who thrives on complexity, drives operational excellence, and sees data as a catalyst for transformational insight.
What You’ll Do
Drive Strategic Financial Leadership
Own the Analytical Engine
Orchestrate Cross-Functional Excellence
Ensure Financial Integrity & Controls
Build & Develop Your Team
What You Bring
Required Experience & Expertise
Technical Skills
Education
What Sets You Apart
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Why This Role? Why Vertex?
Impact That Matters Your financial strategies directly influence which therapies reach patients and how efficiently we operate. This isn’t finance for finance’s sake—it’s finance in service of saving lives.
Complexity You’ll Love Navigate the intersection of science, business, and finance in one of the most dynamic industries. No two days are the same.
Growth & Learning Work alongside world-class talent. Access cutting-edge tools and technologies. Continuously expand your capabilities.
Culture of Excellence We set high standards and support each other in meeting them. We celebrate wins, learn from setbacks, and always push forward together.
Comprehensive Benefits Competitive compensation, equity participation, health and wellness programs, generous PTO, parental leave, 401(k) match, and more.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. We actively seek candidates from all backgrounds who share our passion for innovation and patient impact.
Pay Range:
$156,000 - $234,000Disclosure 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 EligibleFlex Eligibility Status:
In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:
1. Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site: work five days per week on-site 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.
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Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination 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 E-Verify 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
