Job Description

General Summary:

The Commercial Supply Chain Coordinator is is responsible for the ongoing coordination of activities (e.g. scheduling meetings, meeting scribe and minutes distribution, etc.) our operational risks-related in the supply chain as well as our business continuity planning. Activities also consist of well-defined support tasks that are performed independently as well as projects of increased complexity completed under close supervision.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represents Commercial Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Junior level forums, communicating overall risk profile and mitigations.
• Collaborates with internal and external key stakeholders to manage supply chain risks from identification through mitigation.
• Monitors key performance/risk metrics for the supply chain risk management and Business Continuity processes
• Represents Supply Chain on projects related to risk mitigation, operational resilience, and business continuity
• Helps with maintaining risk database and participates in routine risk review meetings with key stakeholders such as Tech Ops, Quality, and Corporate Risk Management
• Maintains Commercial Supply Chain’s Business Continuity Plans to document new initiatives to improve resiliency
• Support systems administration of new Risk Management and Business Continuity platforms, Riskonnect.
• Ensures completion and tracking of supply chain supply-related documentation
• Displays ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge and Skills:

• Displays ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• Possesses strong organization skills
• Possesses ability to work well both independently and in a team setting ​
• Detail oriented
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to assist in the execution of projects of diverse scope and complexity

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• 0-2 years work experience

Flex Designation:

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.

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