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Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Company Culture
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.6/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Compensation
A+Environment
A+Executive Team
A+Gender
A+Vertex Pharmaceuticals CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Reshma Kewalramani
82 /100
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Diversity at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Diverse employees at Vertex Pharmaceuticals have rated Perks And Benefits, Office Culture, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Women at Vertex Pharmaceuticals have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Vertex Pharmaceuticals eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
19
Vertex Pharmaceuticals employees are 19% more likely to recommend Vertex Pharmaceuticals as a great place to work
| 48% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 29% | Detractors |
Working at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Working at Vertex Pharmaceuticals is rated highly by 80 employees, across various culture dimensions. Vertex Pharmaceuticals employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Vertex Pharmaceuticals was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
A+
Overall Company Culture at Vertex Pharmaceuticals is rated A+
Last updated 9 days ago
Top
5%
Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Employee Reviews
Out of 44 Vertex Pharmaceuticals employee reviews, 92% were positive. The remaining 8% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Vertex Pharmaceuticals improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 92% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 8% |
Positive Reviews From Vertex Pharmaceuticals Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?4 weeks vacation plus 2 weeks global shutdowns each calendar year
- What did you like most about the interview process?Flexible in terms of taking it online
- What makes you most happy at work?Interacting with my patients and my coworkers
Constructive Feedback From Vertex Pharmaceuticals Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Not comfortable saying at this moment
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Employed with a doctorate and not getting compensated fairly
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?A lot - diversity, compensation, favoritism
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Company Information
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Company Overview
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Mission, Vision & Values
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Mission & Values
THE SCIENCE OF POSSIBILITY
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Vision Statement
Vertex creates new possibilities in medicine to cure diseases and improve people's lives. We work with leading researchers, doctors, public health experts and other collaborators who share our vision for transforming the lives of people with serious diseases, their families and society.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
We at Vertex are committed to sustainability. We seek to limit our environmental impact and have implemented a number of programs in an effort to operate
our business in a sustainable manner.
In designing our major facilities around the world, we have focused on energy efficiency. This is demonstrated by our corporate headquarters in Boston,
Massachusetts, which was completed in 2014 and achieved a LEED Gold certification. In 2015, our UK Paddington office was awarded BREEAM
“Excellent Status” for sustainability, and our new research facility in San Diego is being constructed in accordance with LEED Gold standards. In addition,
in 2016, we committed to reducing the greenhouse gas emissions at our corporate headquarters by a further 35% by 2020, pursuant to Greenovate Boston
Mayor’s Carbon Cup.
We promote energy efficiency through our employee benefits, which include a generous subsidy for employees who take public transportation, as well as
programs promoting commuting using alternative means such as biking. As a result, approximately 50% of our Boston headquarters employees commute
using public transportation.
In addition, we have implemented a recycling and composting program at multiple locations. At our corporate headquarters, these efforts have reduced
waste and has converted 80% of the waste from our cafeteria into compost.
| Headquarter | 50 Northern Avenue Boston, MA 02210 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.vrtx.com |
| Founding Date | 1989 |
| Tel | 617-341-6100 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | VRTX |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Competitors
Vertex Pharmaceuticals competitors include Biogen. Vertex Pharmaceuticals ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Vertex Pharmaceuticals compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Employees
80 employees at Vertex Pharmaceuticals have reviewed Vertex Pharmaceuticals across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 9 days ago.
Overall, the 80 Vertex Pharmaceuticals employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Vertex Pharmaceuticals are extremely happy with their total compensation at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Vertex Pharmaceuticals are extremely happy with their team. 80 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Vertex Pharmaceuticals are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Vertex Pharmaceuticals believe the environment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Vertex Pharmaceuticals is comfortably fast. About 50% of the employees at Vertex Pharmaceuticals work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Vertex Pharmaceuticals are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Vertex Pharmaceuticals - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Vertex Pharmaceuticals' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Vertex Pharmaceuticals employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals CEO & Leadership
Vertex Pharmaceuticals CEO - Reshma Kewalramani
82 /100
Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s CEO Reshma Kewalramani started in this role in 2020. Reshma’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, employees in the Finance department, and Caucasian employees. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Vertex Pharmaceuticals’s competitors, Reshma Kewalramani ranks right above Biogen CEO Michel Vounatsos. Under Kewalramani’s leadership, Vertex Pharmaceuticals employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Professional Development and eNPS are two areas, according to respondents, where Vertex Pharmaceuticals could stand to see real improvement.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Leadership
The Vertex Pharmaceuticals Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Reshma Kewalramani, Executive VP & Chief Regulatory Officer Amit Sachdev J.D., and Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President Michael J. Parini J.D.
Reshma Kewalramani CEO / President
Reshma Kewalramani serves as the CEO / President of Vertex Pharmaceuticals.
Amit Sachdev J.D. Executive VP & Chief Regulatory Officer
Mr. Amit K. Sachdev, J.D., has been Executive Vice President and Chief Regulatory Officer at Vertex Pharmaceuticals... read more
Michael J. Parini J.D. Chief Legal & Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. Michael J. Parini has been the Chief Legal Officer and Executive Vice President of Vertex Pharmaceuticals... read more
David M. Altshuler M.D., Ph.D. Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Vice President of Global Research
Dr. David M. Altshuler, M.D., Ph.D. has been Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Vice President of Global Research at... read more
Ian F. Smith CPA, ACA COO & Executive VP
Mr. Ian F. Smith, CPA, ACA, has been Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Vertex Pharmaceuticals... read more
Stuart Arbuckle Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. Stuart A. Arbuckle, B.Sc. has been the Chief Commercial Officer and an Executive Vice President at Vertex... read more
Jeffrey Chodakewitz Chief Medical Officer and Executive Vice President of Global Medicines Development & Medical Affairs
Dr. Jeffrey A. Chodakewitz, also known as Jeff, M.D., has been the Chief Medical Officer of Vertex Pharmaceuticals... read more
Damian Wilmot Senior VP, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer
Mr. Damian W. Wilmot is the Senior Vice President, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. He... read more
Thomas Graney CFO & Senior VP
Mr. Thomas Graney, also known as Tom, has been Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Vertex... read more
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Salaries
How much does Vertex Pharmaceuticals pay?
How much do people at Vertex Pharmaceuticals get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Vertex Pharmaceuticals is $105,331, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $100,774, or $48 per hour.
At Vertex Pharmaceuticals, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $233,999 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,099 annually. Average Vertex Pharmaceuticals salaries by department include: Engineering at $163,759, Legal at $131,321, IT at $103,079, and Customer Support at $73,211. Half of Vertex Pharmaceuticals salaries are above $100,774.
28 employees at Vertex Pharmaceuticals rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 86 ratings) while 28 employees at Vertex Pharmaceuticals rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Vertex Pharmaceuticals employees include job titles like Data Scientist. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Vertex Pharmaceuticals employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $62k | $62k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $81k | $81k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $96k | $96k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $218k | $218k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $267k | $267k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $284k | $284k | 100th Percentile |
$105,331*
Average Compensation
$100,774*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Salaries by City
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
Diverse employees at Vertex Pharmaceuticals score the company 83/100 across various culture categories, placing Vertex Pharmaceuticals in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Vertex Pharmaceuticals across various culture dimensions.
The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique. We recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths, and, by embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we inspire innovation together.,,
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Vertex Pharmaceuticals PTO
Vertex Pharmaceuticals PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Executive | 17% | |
Design | 17% | |
HR | 17% | |
Admin | 17% |
Candidates By Location
Washington | 17% | |
|---|---|---|
Milwaukee | 17% | |
Cambridge | 17% | |
Waltham | 17% | |
San Diego | 17% | |
Other | 17% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Vertex Pharmaceuticals
What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals address?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals location is at 50 Northern Avenue
Who is the CEO of Vertex Pharmaceuticals?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals CEO is Reshma Kewalramani, their score by employees is 82
What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals eNPS?
The eNPS for Vertex Pharmaceuticals is 19
What is Vertex Pharmaceuticals revenue?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Business Analyst in Vertex Pharmaceuticals?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 71k
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