Hiring: Associate Director, Stem Cell Research Company: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 11:47:34 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Foundry, R About the job Required Skills: •Manage cell Foundry team in support of key deliverables across T1D programs in stem cell, islet cell, and/or immunology needs •Lead efforts to innovate, streamline, and automate processes for stem cell expansion and directed differentiation to various cell types focusing on stem cell-derived islets (SC-islets) •Manage project prioritization and communication with project leadership to achieve key deliverables supporting Vertex’s Cell & Gene Therapy research including key IND-enabling activities •Partner with stakeholder teams to plan, coordinate, and execute experiments across different cell types and cell lines •Leverage analytical tools to evaluate the molecular characteristics of stem cells, differentiation intermediates, and stem cell-derived islets (SC-islets) •Present findings to the group and collaborators with summarized data in reports and presentations •Motivate team, ensure alignment with goals, and resolve conflicts •Construct draft-budgets and manage execution of approved budgets Compensation: •$169,500 - $254,300 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!