Science & Research Jobs in Boston, MA (Now Hiring) — 2,601 open — Page 5
Vertex Inc.
Executive Director, Portfolio & Program Management
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$261k–$391k/yr
Senior+$345M raised
Job Description The Executive Director, Portfolio & Program Management is a global leadership role within the Program and Portfolio Management (PPM) organization. The role is accountable for all program management effort…
Lecturer, College of Arts and Sciences, Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Mid level
The Undergraduate Program in Neuroscience at Boston University invites applications for a full-time Lecturer beginning September 1, 2027. This is a teaching track line with possibility for renewal and promotion based on …
Skills: Neuroscience, Drosophila neurobiology, Laboratory management, Evidence-based teaching, Curriculum development
Pre-Doctoral Fellow, Boston University Global Development Policy Center, Office of Research
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Entry levelVisa sponsorship
Finance and Investment for Ecology, Livelihoods and Development Fellowship The Boston University Global Development Policy Center (GDP Center) is seeking a pre-doctoral fellow to contribute to its research on the interna…
Skills: Research, Policy analysis, Environmental governance, International political economy, Quantitative research
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our missio…
Site: Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance…
Skills: Internal medicine, Clinical care management, Care coordination, Patient experience, Triage
UMass Boston - College of Management
Assistant Professor - Quantum Information Computing
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$80k–$132k/yr
Senior
Job Description The Computer Science Department in the College of Science and Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston) invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position to beg…
Part-Time Lecturer - Doctor of Professional Studies (Online)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Remote OK
Senior+
About the Opportunity The College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University invites applications for a non-tenure track part time faculty lecturer to teach online in our Doctor of Professional Studies program. T…
Skills: Online teaching, Research design, Thought leadership, Innovation, Leading change
At WHOOP, we’re on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. We are looking for an experienced product rese…
Skills: Research management, People management, Human subjects research, Product development, Hardware development
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our missio…
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our missio…
Skills: Phlebotomy, Specimen collection, Specimen processing, Patient identification, Customer service
Sr. Manager, Digital Marketing Asset & Content Governance
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$161k–$197k/yr
Senior
About Us Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singula…
ANATOMIC PATHOLOGIST, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS (USA), with surgical pathology and/or cytopathology and other subspecialty fellowship training preferred. The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at Boston Medical Ce…
MGB Office of Clinical Research Nutrition Director
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$79k–$129k/yr
Senior
Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As …
Skills: Clinical research, Bio-nutrition, Leadership, Team management, Research design
Global Manager of Scientific Communications & Medical Education
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$142k–$174k/yr
Entry level
About Us Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singula…
Skills: Scientific communication, Medical education, Medical writing, Publication strategy, Project management
Job Description The GMP Operational Quality Senior Specialist Contractor supports the principles and application of quality assurance and regulatory compliance. The incumbent supports or executes a wide range of activiti…
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our missio…
Sr. Manager, Global Strategic Insights, HIDO, Global Rare Diseases
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Hybrid
$161k–$197k/yr
Senior
About Us Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused biopharmaceutical group with 90 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries. More than 8,000 employees across the group are united by a singula…
Postdoctoral Fellow, Boston University Global Development Policy Center, Office of Research
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$68k–$70k/yr
Entry levelVisa sponsorship
Finance and Investment for Ecology, Livelihoods and Development Fellowship The Boston University Global Development Policy Center (GDP Center) is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to contribute to its research on the intern…
Skills: Research, Policy analysis, Environmental governance, International political economy, Biodiversity
Lead Complex Environmental Permitting Projects that Shape Sustainable Infrastructure ERM is seeking an experienced Managing Consultant, Scientist to join our Capital Project Delivery (CPD) service line in our Boston, Mas…
Job Description: Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position The Role This role conducts complex analysis of the DeFi landscape and translates external research to inform Fidelity Digital As…
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$261k–$391k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Paid time off, Company shutdown, Educational assistance
Posted 1d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Executive Director leads global program management efforts across the drug development lifecycle, ensuring end-to-end integration with disease area strategies. This role drives organizational design, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making while mentoring senior staff across multiple disease areas.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in life sciences or a relevant field and at least 15 years of experience, including 7 years in management. Deep expertise in portfolio and program management within the pharmaceutical industry is required.
Full job description
Job Description
The Executive Director, Portfolio & Program Management is a global leadership role within the Program and Portfolio Management (PPM) organization. The role is accountable for all program management efforts across the drug development lifecycle and commercialization, including Disease Area Strategy Teams (DST), Program Teams (PT), and research PTs, ensuring end-to-end integration with DST strategy for a subset of Vertex’s portfolio diseases. This role drives organizational design, strategic growth, and operational excellence, with expanded scope to lead multiple disease areas and mentor senior program managers.
This position is based in our Boston, MA location (Seaport area) and requires a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in office /2 days remote on a weekly basis.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide strategic and operational leadership to multiple cross-functional teams, spanning research, clinical, and marketed products.
Lead and mentor Senior Directors and PPM staff across at least one additional disease area (“player/coach” model).
Drive synergies and scalability across disease areas, optimizing resource allocation to deliver on Vertex portfolio priorities.
Set strategy and oversee decision-making for high-priority and complex programs, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
Champion organizational design principles to enable agile, scalable teams and career development opportunities.
Represent PPM on governance forums and with senior leaders, influencing strategic direction and portfolio growth.
Propose and implement innovative approaches and process improvements to maximize operational excellence.
Oversee financial and human resource accountability for expanded teams (direct and indirect reports).
Ensure integration of research, development and commercialization of program management efforts with DST strategy.
Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a relevant field.
Typically requires 15+ years of experience, including 7+ years of management experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience leading large, complex teams and programs at a global level.
Knowledge and Skills:
Deep expertise in portfolio and program management, strategic planning, risk management and resource management across multiple disease areas.
Proven ability to lead and mentor senior program managers and high-level professionals.
Advanced business management and financial acumen to drive value creation.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Pharmaceutical drug discovery and development expertise across disciplines.
At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.
Pay Range:
$260,800 - $391,200
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:
Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible
Flex 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
Vertex is the Decision-to-Defense™ global indirect tax and compliance company.
We help enterprises control indirect tax and compliance across the transaction lifecycle-so outcomes can be proved and improved with confidence. Our purpose is to ensure businesses and communities thrive through trusted transactions.
Global compliance now lives inside the transaction. So does Vertex-helping enterprises prove outcomes from determination to defense.
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Companies currently hiring include Mass General Brigham, Vertex Inc., MSD, BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER, BOSTON, Boston University College of General Studies, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
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