Hiring: Clinical Monitoring Associate Director Company: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:47:33 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : GCP, Project Management About the job Experience: •Typically requires 8 years of experience, including extensive Clinical Research experience with strong experience in clinical site monitoring, including a Lead CRA role, or experience working as a Project Manager, CRA Manager or equivalent, or the equivalent combination of education and experience Required Skills: •Manages and provides direction to CRAs and Lead CRAs, encouraging engagement, innovation and open communication while supporting Vertex and Global Clinical Operations goals •Conducts Quality Oversight Visits as required to assess relationship and effectiveness of CRAs work while on site •Reviews visit reports and metrics to evaluate for compliance and trends, escalating issues and involvement in the development of corrective and preventative actions •Contributes to developing and updating best practices and processes and provides input on discussions around quality by design and operational delivery •Develop content and deliver training on Clinical Monitoring processes for new hire on-boarding and ongoing department training, ensuring the department is compliant with Vertex procedures, ICH-GCP and local regulations •Leads the on-time and high-quality clinical monitoring by CRAs, ensuring CRAs maintain their sites inspection ready for health authority inspections and audits at all times •Represents Clinical Monitoring for audits/inspections as needed, leading the development of CAPA plans and investigations, ensuring inspection findings are remediated and processes are implemented within Clinical Monitoring •Fundamental knowledge of Clinical Research, and expertise in all phases of clinical trials; comprehensive knowledge and understanding of ICH-GCP Excellent management skills with a remote team, developed with a collaborative approach to problem solving, driving performance and success in a global environment Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience required Compensation: •$157,200 - $235,800 / 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!