Associate Director, CGT Site Production Scheduling Join to apply for the Associate Director, CGT Site Production Scheduling role at Vertex Pharmaceuticals Associate Director, CGT Site Production Scheduling 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Associate Director, CGT Site Production Scheduling role at Vertex Pharmaceuticals Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Associate Director, Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Site Production Scheduling role will own the finite schedules for all Vertex internal cell therapy manufacturing sites in the Boston area. This role will act as the hub for developing and managing the detailed schedule that depicts cell manufacturing work, Environmental Monitoring, Aseptic Process Simulation, Cleaning and Facility Operations and other interventions that impact the manufacturing areas as needed. There is also a need to support QC and AD scheduling/forecasting requirements. This role will also support the process for the clinical trials in collaboration with clinical operations, infusion nurses, QA, manufacturing, logistics and the clinical trial sites as well as ensure the sites schedules are agreed upon, accurate and that any changes and/or issues are communicated and resolved on a daily basis. The ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously, balance priorities, and work with ambiguity while focusing on details is essential. Key Responsibilities Lead weekly production scheduling meetings and daily scrums with cross functional team members. Key member of the daily coordination team meetings. Develop scenario plans and effectively present options to senior leadership for endorsement. Translate demand from Clinical and Commercial Planning into detailed site schedules. Participate in the site material planning cycle, representing the 12-month planning horizon for each Manufacturing site. Create, develop, and align a scheduling process with key stakeholders to ensure production, materials, and logistics requirements are harmonized. Establish a process that manages changes to the schedule, measures schedule adherence, and identifies risks to the schedule. Develop schedule parameters to understand short term capacity constraints and mitigate against any impacts to plans with the supply planner. Support clinical trial needs by coordinating expedited product releases, prioritizing critical tasks for the QC, QA and Manufacturing teams with close coordination with logistics. Collaboration with Quality to investigate exceptions with scheduling impact. Serve as the business process owner for the production scheduling process during system / process implementations. Support with the writing and revision of supply chain related standard operations procedures (SOPs). Establish scheduling Processes and best practices to support PD and Manufacturing needs. Lead the implementation of a new Production Planning System in collaboration with Supply Chain Systems and internal stakeholders. Perform tasks in a manner consistent with the safety policies, quality systems, and GMP requirements. Build and lead effective teams - Attracts and retains the best resources and can articulate the organization current and future strategy Foster a diverse culture of inclusion, open communication, and accountability Knowledge & Skills Strong collaboration, communication, and presentation skills Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, execute, follow up and anticipate challenges Ability to work, influence, and gain consensus across multiple functions Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Demonstrate ability to develop and execute to a cohesive plan with objective progress reporting including metrics. Optimizes peak performance through development and coaching while fostering a cohesive work environment Demonstrate business acumen and business agility Experience & Education B.A, B.S. in Business, Science, Engineering, or other related discipline Work experience in a GMP manufacturing, supply chain, material planning environment 7-10 years of experience managing teams in large molecule, multiproduct facilities Experience managing complex schedules and priorities in dynamic environments Proficient in MS Project or other scheduling tool, MS Excel, Visio, ERP systems and production modeling applications Experience implementing integrated production scheduling tool Pay Range $148,300 - $222,400 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 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 On-Site Designated Flex Eligibility Status In this On-Site designated role, you will 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. 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@ Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Manufacturing and Project Management Industries Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vertex Pharmaceuticals by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Tuition assistance Get notified about new Director of Scheduling jobs in Boston, MA . 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