Job Description
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS
Data Technology & Engineering (DTE)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE/ROLE: Director, Legal OBIE and Corporate Communications Systems – AI & Digital Innovation
LOCATION: Boston, MA
General Summary:
The Director, Legal, Office of Business Integrity & Ethics (OBIE) & Corporate Communications Systems – AI & Digital Innovation will be the Technology Business Engagement Leader for Legal, OBIE and Corporate Communications and will lead a team responsible for architecture, design, development, support, maintenance and future roadmaps for their respective systems. The systems and technologies will include but will not be limited to: iManage, CounselLink, Simpplr, PoliteMail, Jasper.ai. The Director, Legal, OBIE & Corporate Communications systems – AI & Digital Innovation will collaborate with senior leaders and other key stakeholders across several areas of the business to identify, prioritize and deliver technology solutions in support of their goals and objectives.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Partner with business stakeholders across Legal/Compliance, Corporate Communications to manage and prioritize the enterprise applications technology portfolio and continually build the future roadmap
Build and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders - become a trusted partner and have an ongoing, significant impact towards meeting strategic business goals
Present ideas and forward-looking plans to, and engage directly with, cross-functional senior leaders on regular basis
Direct and lead a group of two Vertex team members, plus a federated externally managed services team supporting each of the platforms
Oversee a portfolio of projects, programs, releases and system enhancements, assuring quality and timeliness of delivery while remaining within allocated budget limits
Proactively offers innovative technologies, solution ideas, and potential business process improvements in pursuit of driving efficiencies and meeting business needs
Enhance and improve internal processes and procedures related to demand management, resource management, project delivery, platform releases and ongoing operational support
Manage relationships with our strategic software vendors and service providers
Provide day-to-day support and maintenance for Workday, Cornerstone and other applications, ensuring maximum uptime, high performance, and excellent customer service
Work closely with DTE (Data Technology & Engineering) Compliance, Internal Audit, Quality Assurance or other groups as needed to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and GxP regulations, as well as our DTE system lifecycle and change management requirements
Partner closely with other DTE functions and teams when necessary to deliver on the business roadmap.
Lead the development and deployment of legal, OBIE and corporate communications systems, including AI-powered tools to best support internal and external communications.
Drive innovation in platforms to enhance operational intelligence, reporting, and strategic enablement across Legal, OBIE and Communications functions.
Champion the use of generative AI, natural language processing, and machine learning to automate workflows, improve decision-making, and enhance user experience.
Oversee vendor selection, implementation, and performance of legal and communications technologies.
Ensure systems and processes comply with global data privacy, security, and legal standards.
Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of new technologies and ways of working across Legal and Communications teams.
Serve as a strategic advisor on emerging legal, OBIE or corporate communications tech and communications trends, influencing enterprise-wide digital strategy.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration across the department.
Knowledge and Skills
Deep expertise in legal operations, compliance systems, and corporate communications platforms.
Advanced understanding of AI technologies and their application in legal and communications domains.
Strong grasp of regulatory frameworks, risk assessment, and data governance.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into strategic business value.
Experience with enterprise platforms such as iManage, CounselLink, Simpplr, PoliteMail, Jasper.ai.
Demonstrated ability to drive change, foster innovation, and lead high-performing teams.
Strategic thinking with a continuous improvement mindset and business acumen.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Law, Communications, Information Systems, or related discipline.
Typically requires 10+ years of experience in legal operations, compliance, or communications systems, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Supervisory experience required.
JD, MBA, or advanced degree preferred.
Pay Range:
$190,400 - $285,600Disclosure 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.
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 [email protected]
Top Skills
What We Do
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases.
We discovered and developed the first medicines to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF), a rare, life-threatening genetic disease. In addition to clinical development programs in CF, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases.
Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, our corporate headquarters is now located in Boston’s Innovation District, and our international headquarters is in London, United Kingdom. We currently employ approximately 3,500 people in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and Latin America with nearly two-thirds of our staff dedicated to research and development.
Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry’s top places to work by Science Magazine, The Boston Globe, Boston Business Journal and the San Diego Business Journal. Our research and medicines have also received esteemed recognitions, including the Robert J. Beall Therapeutics Development Award, the French Prix Galien and the British Pharmacological Society awards.
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