People Manager Development and Team Effectiveness Director

Job Description

General Summary:

At Vertex, our science changes lives—and so does the way we lead, manage, and work together. We’re seeking a bold, strategic Director of Talent Management to shape the future of people manager excellence and team effectiveness across a fast-growing, mission-driven organization.

This is a high-impact enterprise role for a leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, systems thinking, and human performance. You’ll set the vision for how Vertex develops exceptional people managers and high-performing teams—designing scalable, data-informed solutions that enable leaders and teams to do their best work in a complex, matrixed environment.

The Director, Talent Management is responsible for developing and executing Vertex’s enterprise strategy for People Manager Development and Team Effectiveness. This role partners closely with senior leaders, HR Business Partners, and Centers of Excellence to design scalable, data‑informed solutions that strengthen manager capability, improve team performance, and enable the organization to grow with impact.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead Enterprise People Manager Development Strategy
  Design, evolve, and execute an integrated People Manager Development strategy that supports managers across the lifecycle and aligned to Vertex’s business priorities and growth trajectory.

• Lead Team Effectiveness Strategy
  Provide strategic oversight for team effectiveness initiatives, including the design and deployment of tools, assessments, and interventions that address team dynamics, stakeholder alignment, and performance challenges across the enterprise.

• Serve as a Strategic Advisor to Leaders and HR Partners
  Act as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders and HR Business Partners on manager capability, team performance, and organizational effectiveness, translating complex needs into practical, scalable solutions.

• Drive Data‑Informed Design and Continuous Improvement
  Leverage quantitative and qualitative data (e.g., feedback, diagnostics, engagement insights, external benchmarks) to assess needs, measure impact, and continuously refine People Manager Development and Team Effectiveness offerings.

• Lead Cross‑Functional Collaboration and Influence
  Partner across HR and the broader organization (e.g., HRBPs, People Analytics, Employee Experience, Legal, Total Rewards) to ensure alignment, integration, and adoption of talent initiatives in a highly matrixed environment.

• Translate Strategy into Clear, Compelling Communications
  Develop and deliver clear messaging, frameworks, and guidance that enable leaders, managers, and HR partners to understand and effectively apply Vertex’s approaches to people management and teaming.

• Anticipate Emerging Needs and External Trends
  Monitor internal and external trends in leadership, people management, and team effectiveness, applying best practices and innovative thinking to evolve Vertex’s talent strategies proactively.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Deep expertise in People Manager Development, leadership capability building, and team effectiveness

• Strong consulting, coaching, and stakeholder management skills

• Systems thinking and the ability to translate enterprise strategy into scalable talent solutions

• Comfort navigating ambiguity and influencing without direct authority

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly

• Strong analytical skills and experience using data to inform decisions and demonstrate impact

• Exceptional project management skills

• Highly developed, exceptional presentation, training, delivery, and facilitation skills

• Experience in managing vendors and working with consultants

• Ability to work flexibly and effectively in a fast paced, evolving environment

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Advanced degree in Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred

• Usually requires 10+ years of progressive experience in talent management, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, or related disciplines, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Demonstrated experience designing and leading enterprise level people manager and team effectiveness initiatives

• Proven success influencing senior leaders and driving outcomes in complex, matrixed organizations

• Coaching certification or equivalent experience preferred

Pay Range:

$181,600 - $272,400

Disclosure Statement:

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. 

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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