Packaging and Labeling Manager

General Summary:

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated Packaging and Labeling Manager to support its growing commercial portfolio and robust pipeline of development-stage products. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end pharmaceutical artwork development and implementation activities, ensuring packaging and labeling materials are developed, reviewed, approved, and implemented accurately and on schedule. The Packaging and Labeling Manager will collaborate extensively with cross-functional stakeholders, including Regulatory Labeling, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T), external graphics providers, and packaging sites worldwide.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong project management skills, extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical artwork processes, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment. This individual will drive artwork change control activities, support product launches, and ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead artwork development activities, including brief creation and approval, artwork preparation, proofreading, review, and implementation.
• Manage artwork changes from initiation through implementation using formalized artwork management systems and change control processes.
• Coordinate with Regulatory Labeling, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T), Quality Assurance, and other stakeholders to ensure artwork meets business and regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain Artwork Bills of Material (BOMs) to support commercial product disposition activities.
• Oversee daily interactions with external graphics agencies, printers, and packaging vendors to ensure timely and high-quality artwork development.
• Drive artwork implementation activities at manufacturing and packaging sites to support commercial supply continuity.
• Ensure proper version control and adherence to change management processes throughout the artwork lifecycle.
• Support new product launches and post-launch artwork updates across global markets.
• Review, develop, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials related to artwork processes.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on artwork processes and artwork management systems.
• Provide administrative support and system maintenance activities for Artwork Management Systems.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing timelines, priorities, and stakeholder expectations.
• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and escalate concerns that may impact project deliverables or implementation timelines.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships to support successful execution of packaging and labeling initiatives.