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Senior Principal Analyst, Source-to-Pay Technology

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
50 Northern Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 02, 2025

Job Description

General Summary:

The Senior Principal Analyst, Source-to-Pay Technology will provide functional and technical expertise, partnership, and cross-functional support focusing on the Source-to-Pay process, including but not limited to Contract Lifecyle Management and Healthcare Entity Engagement tools. The role will focus on the initial implementation and subsequently support of the platforms. Primary responsibilities include collaborating with business partners on the entire Source-to-Pay process to identify and prioritize opportunities to improve business processes with technology and data, gathering and refining requirements, determining options for solution design, delivering enhancements, supporting integrations, and contributing to technology-driven projects and initiatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a trusted partner for internal stakeholders and functional teams to identify, prioritize, and deliver technology solutions to support and enable the business goals and objectives

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their current and future state strategy, needs, and requirements from a global perspective

  • Proactively offer innovative technologies, solution ideas, and potential business process improvements in pursuit of driving efficiencies and meeting business needs

  • Facilitate workshops and discussions to collect and document user stories / requirements for the future state Source-to-Pay process

  • Develop and document functional and technical aspects for integrations with upstream and downstream platforms and applications

  • Design, perform and document system configurations within in-scope platforms and applications

  • Provide support the creation and documentation of testing strategies and execution plans

  • Partner with offshore team members and peers for platform support and technical development for enhancements and projects

  • Manage relationships with strategic software vendors and managed service providers (as needed)

  • Establish, track, and report on project value drivers and financial impact

  • Proactively identify business and technology risks and develop mitigation plans

  • Work closely with Privacy, Compliance, and Internal Audit to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulations, data integrity policies, and Vertex's system lifecycle and change management processes

Knowledge and Skills:

  • Experience with Contract Lifecycle Management platform (Icertis), Healthcare Entity platform (PwC Interactions Hub), Third-Party Risk Management platform (ProcessUnity), Electronic Signature platform (DocuSign), Procure-to-Pay platform (Coupa), Travel & Expense platform (Concur), and other sourcing user orchestration tools (Oro, Zip, or ServiceNow)

  • In-depth knowledge of Biopharma industry and specific functions within the industry, including Sourcing and Corporate Services, as well as other functions supporting functions such as Legal, Compliance, and Accounting

  • Functional and technical expertise with application configurations, integrations, and documentation

  • Demonstrated ability to understand, analyze, and document complex business processes, translate business needs, and functional requirements into technical or process-driven solutions

  • Self-directed individual who is able to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed team environment

  • Ability to lead business partners, stakeholders, and technical team members to complete assigned workstream tasks in a timely manner and with expected level of quality

  • Strong program and project management, demand management, resource management and system lifecycle expertise

  • Results-oriented individual with a proven track record of on-time project delivery for large, complex projects with global stakeholders

  • Exceptional analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and prioritization skills, including the development of business cases and value propositions

  • Experience with regulated (SOX) environments and relevant testing requirements

  • In-depth experience in design, development, and deployment of technology solutions using agile software development practices and dev/ops model

  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems by collaborating across organizational boundaries

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present in a clear and concise manner to influence technical and non-technical audiences

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in technology discipline or equivalent

  • Typically requires 9 years of work experience with relevant business systems in the Life Sciences industry, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Experience working with implementation partners as well as managed services providers and/or offshore teams

Pay Range:

$0 - $0

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

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

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