• Job Description

  Req#: REQ-19067

  Job Description

  Associate Director, Executive Search (Hybrid)

  Vertex Pharmaceuticals

  This position is responsible for the end-to-end strategy, execution, and delivery of talent acquisition for executive level (VP and above) roles across all functions globally for Vertex.

  As an integral member of the Executive Search Center of Excellence (CoE) within Global Talent Acquisition, you will implement effective search strategies and solutions, enabling the businesses to obtain the best and most diverse talent to advance science and transform lives. You will leverage internal and external resources for external talent mapping, labor market insights, and leadership assessment in all stages of the executive search process as a talent advisor to the businesses and HR counterparts. You will also build and extend the global network of executive talent to meet our current and future needs. You will nurture and manage 3rd party executive search relationships where appropriate.

  With an enterprise mindset, you will work alongside the Global Head of Executive Search to further develop processes and best practices as the Executive Search function matures. You will also seek opportunities to collaborate with the broader TA teams and HR colleagues in Total Rewards, Talent Management, Workforce Strategy & Analytics, etc. to drive innovation in recruitment and people practices at Vertex.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the full life cycle recruiting efforts with minimal supervision across Vertex’s enterprise at the VP level and above while providing exceptional experiences for candidates and clients

  • Create and communicate robust recruiting strategies, partnering with HRBPs and senior leadership

  • Conduct in-depth assessments to deliver comprehensive candidate evaluations and lead or facilitate internal team discussions and debriefs regarding candidates

  • Develop competitive offer packages with Compensation partners while following Vertex’s compensation philosophy

  • Embed ID&E in the executive search practices to increase the diversity of our candidate pools and hires

  • Work seamlessly with the Operations Lead on search/project logistics

  • Manage existing external preferred partners and continue to evaluate future preferred partners

  • Manage timelines across projects, assessing risks and balancing priorities to ensure successful and on-time project delivery

  • Monitor and report on key talent acquisition metrics as well as cost avoidance for the Global Executive Search function

  • Leverage Talent Intelligence, Sourcing and Insights, and senior leadership’s network to build robust talent pipelines for business-critical roles and Talent Management needs

  • Contribute to the Global Executive Search knowledge base through data stewardship

  Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree

  • 10+ years of in-house and/or search firm experience recruiting for companies in the life sciences sector

  • Experience leading executive searches globally in Commercial, Finance, Legal, and IT preferred

  • Proven track record of working with complex organizations during periods of growth and change

  • Keen business acumen and excellent decision-making abilities

  • Data-driven and analytical problem solver

  • Superior organizational skills

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Familiar with TA and HR tech stack (Workday, Beamery, Visier, SmartSheet, etc.)

  We’re enabling flexibility and choice between individuals and their managers to maintain our strong culture of collaboration and ensure daily vibrancy within our sites globally. In this Hybrid or On-Site-Eligible role, you can choose to work:

  • Hybrid and work remotely up to two days per week; or select

  • On-Site and work 5 days per week with ad hoc flexibility.

  Pay Range $144,000 – $216,000 USD annually

  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.

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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.

• About the company

  Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an American biopharmaceutical company based in Boston, Massachusetts.

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