DMQ Quality Graduate

Job Description

The Distribution & Market Quality (DMQ) Graduate supports DMQ in the principles and application of quality management system and compliance while rotating between Market Quality, Distribution Quality, QPs and Continuous Improvement & Program Management (CIPM) to experience the breadth of the function.

Key Responsibilities:

The responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist the Assigned Quality team with completion of assigned activities under direct supervision.
• Provide standard reporting to key stakeholders and management.
• Deliver on tasks and projects assigned.
• Complete four different ‘assignments’ under four different managers.
• Provide support on QMS processes (Deviations, CAPA & Change Controls)
• Raise risks/issues with timelines and seek support in timely resolution.
• Support change control records as required and complete any quality actions assigned.
• Prepare relevant QMS data reports/KPIs on Deviations, CAPA, Change Controls and Effectiveness checks, for Affiliate QMRs, inspections, ad hoc data requests and other governance meetings.
• Manage quality records according to Vertex records retention policy and procedures.
• Support Self-Inspections, preparation, performance, and closure of deficiencies identified.
• Understand and develop a basic knowledge of the Quality compliance regulatory space

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills:

• Bachelors degree in a scientific or allied health field
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally with good communication skills and the ability to influence others by leveraging active listening, and deliver articulate and convincing ideas.
• Ability to demonstrate openness to changes and resilience during times of flux and transformation.
• Demonstrates ability to ask questions to clearly understand requirements.
• Ability to leverage knowledge to identify complex issues and/or risks.
• Understand the basic principles of business acumen and how it impacts Quality.

Role Duration

September 2027 to August 2029

Our Ways of Working:

Flex @ Vertex details
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.

Company Information

About Vertex

Help Us Achieve Our Mission

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases and conditions. The company has approved therapies for cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia, acute pain and acromegaly, and it continues to advance clinical and research programs in these areas. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including IgA nephropathy, neuropathic pain, APOL1-mediated kidney disease, primary membranous nephropathy, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, ACTH-dependent Cushing's syndrome, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, type 1 diabetes, generalized myasthenia gravis, and myotonic dystrophy type 1.

Vertex was founded in 1989 and has its global headquarters in Boston, with international headquarters in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 16 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X

We believe our culture is one of Vertex’s greatest strengths and a key enabler of our ability to deliver transformative medicines for patients who need them. Rooted in innovation, purpose and collaboration, our culture empowers people to take smart risks, challenge conventional thinking and do their best work. The diversity of our people is central to that culture. By bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, we foster an environment where new ideas thrive, better decisions are made and breakthrough innovation is possible. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included and connected to our shared mission, because we know that our unique culture and the collective strength of our people are what set Vertex apart.