Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations (Second Shift)

About the role

The Manufacturing Operations Supervisor is a critical first-line leadership role within Cell Manufacturing. This position is responsible for direct management of personnel executing GMP cell processing operations for adherent and suspension cell cultures. The candidate will have strong leadership skills, GMP expertise, and commitment to patients. At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision‑making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

Responsibilities

• Builds and develops an efficient team of 2-8 direct reports capable of consistently producing clinical cellular product or intermediates according to cGMP standards. Includes hiring, orienting, training and coaching of personnel.
• Ensures cGMP compliance through direct oversight and education of team members.
• Shares responsibility of scheduling of personnel in coordination with other Manufacturing leadership.
• Manages direct reports’ projects to achieve department and corporate goals, including managing timelines and leading group meetings.
• Leads, investigates, and collaborates with cross‑functional stakeholders regarding quality systems, including quality events, deviations, CAPAs, change controls, and risk assessments.
• Creates, revises, and reviews controlled documents including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Batch Records for manufacturing.
• Receive and manage equipment alarms.
• Serves as a technical SME for the team, troubleshoots problems independently.
• Demonstrates the Vertex Phenotype behaviors: Lead by Example; Learn, Teach & Develop; Foster Exceptional Collaboration; Drive Breakthrough Results; and Promote Enterprise Thinking.
• Other duties and projects as assigned as required to meet departmental requirements.

Requirements

• Extensive GMP experience, including as a lead or trainer.
• Minimum of 3 years of cell culture experience, ideally in both adherent and suspension cultures.
• A minimum of 0‑2 years direct supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of federal requirements for GMP manufacturing (21CFR 210,211) and Quality Systems (21CFR 820).
• Expertise in cell processing and culture technologies for clinical materials production required.
• Experience with bioreactors for cell culture.
• Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, equipment interfaces and electronic quality systems.
• Works in a cleanroom and office setting.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% during processing activities.
• Frequently move about inside the cleanroom to accomplish process tasks.
• Occasionally moves lab equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Annual bonus and annual equity awards eligibility.
• Overtime pay eligibility in accordance with federal and state requirements.
• Inclusive market‑leading benefits: medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off (including a week‑long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter).
• Educational assistance programs including student loan repayment.
• Generous commuting subsidy.
• Matching charitable donations.
• 401(k) plan.

Schedule

Second Shift – Tuesday to Saturday, 2:30