Company Profile

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Company Overview

At Vertex, we bring together the brightest minds in the relentless pursuit of creating transformative medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases. Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, we are one of only a handful of biotechnology companies founded since 1976 that has discovered and developed four or more approved medicines in our own labs. In addition to the four medicines we’ve developed to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis, we have ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases.

Our U.S. headquarters are in Boston’s Innovation District, our International headquarters are located in London, UK, and we have research and development (R&D) sites and commercial offices in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Australia and Latin America. With more than two-thirds of our employees dedicated to research and development (R&D), we are consistently recognized as one of the industry’s top places to work, including nine consecutive years on Science magazine’s Top Employers list. For company updates and to learn more about us visit www.vrtx.com. You can also get to know us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Positions Available
  • 13 days ago

    Molecular & Cell Biology Senior Research Associate - Tissue Dissection

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - San Diego, California, United States

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated and skilled Senior Research Associate to join our Tissue Dissection Group within the Molecular & Cell Biology team in San Diego. The successful candidate will play a critical role in generating high-quality cells from primary human tissues, contributing to various Vertex research programs. This position requires expertise in human tissue dissection, a commitment to excellence, and a deep respect for the gift of donated human tissues. Key Responsibilities:Perform ...

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  • 17 days ago

    Pharmacology Research Scientist-(Immunology)

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:The Pharmacology Research Scientist works with a high degree of independence and is adept at conceptually outlining in vivo and in vitro immunological studies to design, execute and interpret assays to study the action of compounds on disease biology. Completes work in a resourceful, self-sufficient manner and is able to design alternative approaches to achieve desired outcomes. Keeps current on the scientific literature relevant to scientific methodology or field(s) ...

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  • 19 days ago

    Associate Director, People Research (Boston, MA)

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:We are seeking a visionary People Research Associate Director to lead the design and execution of high-impact research initiatives that shape workforce strategy and elevate organizational effectiveness. This role demands deep expertise in experimental methods, program evaluation, and storytelling with data. The People Research Associate Director will hold a PhD in a relevant field and bring a strong track record of translating complex research into actionable ...

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  • 19 days ago

    Senior Research Scientist - Targeted LNP Delivery (Discovery)

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - San Diego, California, United States

    Job DescriptionWe are seeking an innovative and highly motivated Senior Scientist to lead discovery-stage development of targeted lipid nanoparticle (LNP) platforms. This role will drive receptor target identification and validation, establish high-throughput ligand conjugation workflows, and develop scalable assay systems to enable systematic screening of targeted LNP constructs. The successful candidate will build a modular, data-driven targeting engine capable of evaluating single and multi-ligand ...

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  • 20 days ago

    High Throughput Biology Principal Research Associate

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - San Diego, California, United States

    Job DescriptionVertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and proactive Principal Research Associate to join our Human Cell Core, contributing to the development and execution of advanced human cell models at scale. The ideal candidate is an expert experimentalist who excels in a fast paced, team-oriented environment and operates with a high level of scientific rigor and independence.This role involves maintaining and expanding primary human cells at scale, operating automation-enabled ...

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  • 21 days ago

    Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) Associate Director (HYBRID)

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, United States

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:Vertex is a global biotechnology company on the forefront of scientific innovation. In addition to marketed therapies in cystic fibrosis (CF), sickle cell disease, beta-thalassemia, and moderate-to-severe acute pain , our research pipeline spans more than a dozen programs targeting the underlying mechanisms of serious diseases. Vertex is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join its Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) group based in Boston's ...

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  • 22 days ago

    Senior Research Scientist, Human Cell Engineering and In Vitro Disease Modeling

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - San Diego, California, United States

    Job DescriptionVertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Research Scientist to join our Disease Modeling Group. In this role, you will be responsible for the development of engineered human cell models and their integration into drug discovery workflows, supporting translational relevance and enabling the advancement of Vertex's pipeline. You will apply expertise in human cell biology, primary cell systems, iPSC technologies, and gene editing to develop robust ...

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  • 1 month ago

    Health Economics & Outcomes Research Associate Director (HYBRID)

    Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Job DescriptionGeneral Summary:Vertex is seeking a talented and motivated individual to join its Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) group based in Boston's Seaport District. The Health Economics & Outcomes Research Associate Director will participate in the shaping and execution of HEOR strategies that optimize the value proposition for Vertex's Cystic Fibrosis and early pipeline assets through each stage of development, including launch and post-launch phases. This position ...

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