Principal Analyst, G&A Technology

General Summary: Vertex is seeking a   Principal Analyst, G&A Technology   to support our Legal,   OBIE , and Corporate Communications functions. In this role, you will partner closely with stakeholders to deliver technology solutions that strengthen operations, enhance the user experience, and support strategic priorities across corporate functions, with a particular focus on   Legal,   Compliance   and Corporate   Communication   needs.   The ideal candidate combines deep   expertise   in technology delivery, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership with a proven   track record   of partnering with Legal, Compliance, and Corporate Communications organizations in complex, highly regulated environments.   This   person will translate business needs into scalable technology solutions, lead initiatives from planning through execution, and help ensure solutions align with regulatory, privacy, data integrity, and governance requirements. Familiarity with Gen AI tools and prompt engineering is a plus to support evolving business needs and productivity opportunities.

Lead end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives, from requirements gathering through implementation and post-go-live support.   Partner with business stakeholders to understand priorities, challenges, and opportunities.   Manage relationships with strategic software vendors, implementation partners, and managed service providers.   Serve as a trusted advisor by translating business needs into technology solutions and delivery plans.   Drive project planning, execution, risk management, issue resolution, and stakeholder   communication   across multiple initiatives.   Provide functional and technical   expertise   in application configuration, integrations, and documentation.   Partner with Privacy, Compliance, and Internal Audit to ensure adherence to applicable regulations, data integrity standards, and system lifecycle and change management processes. Contribute to roadmap planning, prioritization, and continuous improvement across G&A Technology.

Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience.   8+ years of experience supporting business systems, preferably in life sciences or another regulated industry.   Experience supporting Legal ,   Compliance , and Corporate Communication   functions.   Proven ability to deliver complex technology initiatives with cross-functional and global stakeholders.   Experience translating business needs into scalable technology solutions.   Experience with SaaS platforms, enterprise applications, integrations, and vendor-supported solutions , including   iManage ,   Everlaw , Jasper AI, PwC Interactions Hub, and   PoliteMail .   Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.   Experience working in regulated environments with attention to compliance, privacy, data integrity, and governance.   Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment and drive results.

Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or other highly regulated industries.   Experience supporting   Legal ,   Compliance ,   or Corporate Communication   functions in a corporate environment.   Demonstrated experience evaluating, implementing, and supporting AI-powered solutions, including Generative AI (GenAI), intelligent assistants, copilots, chatbots, SaaS-based AI solutions, and agentic AI technologies.   Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and systems integration concepts.   Experience with Agile, hybrid, or waterfall delivery methodologies.   Understanding of   data privacy, records management, and information governance.   Ability to   influence across   teams and organizational boundaries without direct authority.     Technical Skills Required   Enterprise application implementation and support