Director, Corporate Communications Operations Hybrid

Job Description

General/Position Summary

The Director, Corporate Communications Operations is a role that champions functional and cross-functional operations and program excellence across the Corporate Communications organization. The incumbent is expected to apply deep subject matter expertise in communications and operations management to lead and identify opportunities, shape objectives and drive execution of key functional and applicable corporate objectives. The incumbent will focus on achieving simplification in approaches to how the function operates, drives the broader team to execute with excellence & provide an exceptional level of client service to partners & key stakeholders across Vertex.

This is a Hybrid position that requires three days onsite per week in our Boston office.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute and advise on broader Communications department strategies and goals, including long-range planning and prioritization

• Oversee annual Corporate Communications budget, including planning cycle with internal stakeholders & finance partners to ensure budget is maintained throughout annual calendar year

• Manage all US-based external contracts, vendor contracting & outsourced initiatives to resource workflow appropriately across internal function and agency partners

• Establish functional metrics, set KPIs to measure performance against priorities and drive a process to leverage data to help team members leverage data to take action & inform decisions

• Facilitate content planning to focus functional efforts on key goals, leveraging KPIs to ensure created content has desired impact and increases stakeholder satisfaction

• Drive communication within Corporate Communications function and cross-functionally with stakeholders on program planning topics including timelines, status, risks and issues

• Proactively identify roadblocks and/or constraints impacting strategic imperatives or project execution and lead the team through scenario planning activities

• Lead or support key cross-team and cross-functional projects as they arise with oversight and project management

• Partner with governance forums, stakeholders, and team lead(s) to align strategy, goals and milestones with corporate objectives; facilitate reporting of corporate goals to appropriate governance forums

• Determine approach and stakeholders for cross-functional decision-making and issue resolution

• Propose innovative approaches, define functional process improvements, and advise stakeholders on opportunities to optimize project results

• Leverage engagement survey feedback to establish functional team operating norms, team development and training, and annual offsite planning

• Manage direct reports responsible for day-day communications activities, developmental goals and mentor junior staff through application of subject matter expertise

Required Education Level

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism or related field

Required Experience

• Typically requires 10 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Knowledge/Skills

• Advanced knowledge of project management principles, options analysis, strategic planning, business case generation, finance and resource management

• Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams & initiatives with an ability to influence teams to prioritize activities and allocate resources

• Highly effective presentation, written and oral communication skills, and demonstrated strong ability in building cross-functional relationships

• Organizational skills, an ability to manage multiple priorities

• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills to effectively interact with internal or external stakeholders at all levels in the organization

• General business management knowledge to assess the impact of project decisions on financial and functional objectives

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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

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