As a lead immunologist within Vertex, the individual will also have a critical role to play in shaping, implementing, and executing Vertex's broader strategy in immunology and will partner closely with the senior leaders to advance Vertex's portfolio in this area.\n \nAs Site Head for Seattle, the individual will oversee all aspects of running the research site, including expanding the laboratory space for Seattle Research As a core member of the immunology leadership team the individual will also contribute to the overall strategic direction of research at the company and will play a key role in research governance, portfolio prioritization, people development, as well as serving as a "scientific voice," internally and externally, on behalf of the company.\n \nResearch\n\n Provide scientific and translational immunology research expertise to company's growing pipeline in biologics to deliver transformative benefit to patients, including Povetacicept program and early research projects in other Immune mediated Inflammatory diseases.\n \n\n Deeply collaborative in approach with the ability to align and execute.\n \n\n Proven leadership in a biotech/pharmaceutical firm or major academic research institution including leading successful teams involved in drug discovery or biomedical research.\n \n\n Ability to recruit, develop and cultivate a high achieving, inclusive organization.\n \n\n Ability to anticipate future consequences and trends.\n \n\n Ability to gracefully succeed in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and results oriented environment.\n \n\n Compelling and authentic communicator.\n \n\n Ability to innovate and influence, lead change, and manage resistance to change.\n