[Hiring] Packaging and Labeling Manager @Vertex Inc.

Role Description

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated Packaging and Labeling Manager to support its growing commercial portfolio and robust pipeline of development-stage products. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end pharmaceutical artwork development and implementation activities, ensuring packaging and labeling materials are developed, reviewed, approved, and implemented accurately and on schedule. The Packaging and Labeling Manager will collaborate extensively with cross-functional stakeholders, including Regulatory Labeling, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T), external graphics providers, and packaging sites worldwide.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong project management skills, extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical artwork processes, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment. This individual will drive artwork change control activities, support product launches, and ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

• Lead artwork development activities, including brief creation and approval, artwork preparation, proofreading, review, and implementation.
• Manage artwork changes from initiation through implementation using formalized artwork management systems and change control processes.
• Coordinate with Regulatory Labeling, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T), Quality Assurance, and other stakeholders to ensure artwork meets business and regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain Artwork Bills of Material (BOMs) to support commercial product disposition activities.
• Oversee daily interactions with external graphics agencies, printers, and packaging vendors to ensure timely and high-quality artwork development.
• Drive artwork implementation activities at manufacturing and packaging sites to support commercial supply continuity.
• Ensure proper version control and adherence to change management processes throughout the artwork lifecycle.
• Support new product launches and post-launch artwork updates across global markets.
• Review, develop, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and training materials related to artwork processes.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal and external stakeholders on artwork processes and artwork management systems.
• Provide administrative support and system maintenance activities for Artwork Management Systems.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing timelines, priorities, and stakeholder expectations.
• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and escalate concerns that may impact project deliverables or implementation timelines.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships to support successful execution of packaging and labeling initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical packaging, labeling, and artwork development processes.
• Working knowledge of GMP, quality systems, change control, and regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical products.
• Experience managing artwork through Artwork Management Systems and electronic approval workflows.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities with the ability to identify issues and develop practical solutions.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors in a global environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Product launch experience and understanding of commercialization activities preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering, Packaging, Regulatory Affairs, Business, or a related discipline required.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or related regulated industry.
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical artwork development, labeling operations, regulatory labeling, copy editing, technical writing, packaging operations, or related functions.
• Experience working with artwork management systems and document control platforms preferred.
• Experience managing artwork implementation for commercial products and/or product launches strongly preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Inclusive market-leading benefits to meet employees' career, financial, family, and wellbeing journey.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and Winter.
• Educational assistance programs, including student loan repayment.
• Generous commuting subsidy.
• Matching charitable donations.
• 401(k) and more.

Company Description

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.