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About the Role
About You
- Ph.D. in Structural Biology, Biophysics, or a related field with 11+ years of experience, including 5 years in a management role.
- Extensive experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology settings with a proven track record in structural biology and biophysics.
- Experience with integral membrane proteins.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to inspire drug discovery teams.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with eligibility for an annual bonus and equity awards.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Generous paid time off, including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and Winter.
- Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment.
- 401(k) plan with company matching.
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases and have made significant advancements in multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases — cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia — and continue to progress clinical and research programs in these diseases. We also have a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where we have deep insight into causal human biology, including acute and neuropathic pain, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, IgA nephropathy, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Our global HQ is in Boston, and we have research and development (R&D) sites and commercial offices worldwide. 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. We have also earned a spot on TIME Most Influential Companies, TIME Best Inventions, and Fast Company Most Innovative Companies lists. Our research and medicines have received esteemed recognitions, including the Robert J. Beall Therapeutics Development Award, the Prix Galien, the Scrip Award and the Breakthrough Prize awards. Read our community guidelines: https://www.vrtx.com/vertexs-community-guidelines/