Senior Clinical Staffing Consultant

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is currently seeking a Senior Staffing Consultant to
provide staffing support to the Medicines Development Group (MDG). MDG is
compromised of six major functions: Clinical Development, Clinical Development
Operations, Medical and Regulatory Affairs, Patient Safety and Exploratory
Development. The incumbent will recruit for and fill key positions in support of
the continuous and exciting growth of the MDG organization. This is an
incredible opportunity for an experienced clinical recruiter to make an
immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and execute a staffing strategy, which results in a top-tier, qualified
talent pool of professionals and a strong candidate pipeline
• Develop and execute a sourcing strategy, pre-screen candidates and deliver
pre-qualified diverse candidates for hiring manager?s evaluation
• Partner with hiring manager to identify role of interview team, assign
competencies using both technical and behavioral interviewing models
• Grow existing network, foster new relationships and attend networking events
to further identify talent for the organization
• Partner with other Human Resource functions in order to attract and hire
talent that will help to sustain and contribute to the Vertex culture
• Utilize solid negotiating skills to close candidates
• Provide weekly and ad hoc updates to staffing team, hiring managers and
business partners as neede
• Effectively manage the recruitment process by balancing budget, timelines and
customer needs
• Ability to select qualified vendors and maintain positive relationships
• May contribute to projects as part of the long-term strategy of building a
best-in-class staffing organization
• Be a mentor to more junior staff
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 5+ years pharmaceutical clinical or medical recruiting experience a must,
minimum of a Bachelors degree or equivalent
• Experience working in a fast-paced, highly matrix organization
• Proven track record of finding unique ways to source and attract qualified
candidates
• Superior selection skills and a high level of proficiency in assessing
individuals
• Proven ability cultivating successful relationships internally and externally
• Results driven, ability to demonstrate/quantify success relative to
established targets and metrics
• Strong listening, facilitation and communications skills
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking and computer and web skills, along with
the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations/information

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is a global biotechnology company committed
to the discovery and development of breakthrough small molecule drugs for
serious diseases. The Company's strategy is to commercialize its products both
independently and in collaboration with major pharmaceutical companies. Vertex's
product pipeline is focused on viral diseases, cystic fibrosis, inflammation,
autoimmune diseases, cancer, and pain.

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc., is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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