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Job Description
Job Description
As a member of the Analytical Development Drug Substance (DS) subject matter expert team this role will support DS process and control strategy development for synthetic small molecule DS programs. Specifically, the individual will help develop new test methods, characterize key samples from DS synthesis development, and leverage these data to collaboratively advance the manufacture of our broad portfolio of potential medicines.
Candidates with extensive hands-on experience with laboratory techniques commonly used in the analysis of small molecule drug substances, especially HPLC and GC, as well as a strong knowledge and understanding of organic chemistry principles, will be best equipped to succeed in this role.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, troubleshoots, and execute a broad range of test methods suitable to determine potency, purity, and stability for drug substances and their precursors.
- Participate in the planning of experiments and provides requisite analytical support to assigned projects with a high degree of reliability and independence.
- Performs initial data review of experimental results and interprets immediate outcomes and/or conclusions within established protocols.
- Tabulate and trend data and collaboratively propose options for impurity and process control.
- Maintains accurate records of experiments and results in an electronic laboratory notebook.
- Demonstrates the ability to present results in both oral and written reports.
- Complies with applicable SOPs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
- Experience analyzing samples using HPLC, GC, FT-IR, UV-VIS, KF, and other instruments. Experience with method development for chiral and achiral HPLC is preferred.
- Knowledge of organic chemistry reaction mechanisms and their application to drug substance process development and analytical derivatizations is preferred
- Familiarity with ICH quality guidelines and their application to drug substance development is preferred
- The ability to conduct experiments independently following established methodology and procedures with minimal supervision is essential.
- The ability to work successfully in both a team/matrix environment as well as independently is essential.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage priorities, and maintain timelines for multiple projects is essential.
Education and Experience:
- BS or MS (or equivalent degree) in life or physical sciences with a preference for a concentration in chemistry, analytical chemistry or pharmaceutical chemistry
- MS with 2+ years, or BS with 5+ years of relevant experience working in a pharmaceutical development analytical laboratory
At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.
Pay Range:
$85,700 - $128,500Disclosure 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:
On-Site DesignatedFlex Eligibility Status:
In this On-Site designated role, you will 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.
#LI-Onsite
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
Job Description
Job Description
As a member of the Analytical Development Drug Substance (DS) subject matter expert team this role will support DS process and control strategy development for synthetic small molecule DS programs. Specifically, the individual will help develop new test methods, characterize key samples from DS synthesis development, and leverage these data to collaboratively advance the manufacture of our broad portfolio of potential medicines.
Candidates with extensive hands-on experience with laboratory techniques commonly used in the analysis of small molecule drug substances, especially HPLC and GC, as well as a strong knowledge and understanding of organic chemistry principles, will be best equipped to succeed in this role.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, troubleshoots, and execute a broad range of test methods suitable to determine potency, purity, and stability for drug substances and their precursors.
- Participate in the planning of experiments and provides requisite analytical support to assigned projects with a high degree of reliability and independence.
- Performs initial data review of experimental results and interprets immediate outcomes and/or conclusions within established protocols.
- Tabulate and trend data and collaboratively propose options for impurity and process control.
- Maintains accurate records of experiments and results in an electronic laboratory notebook.
- Demonstrates the ability to present results in both oral and written reports.
- Complies with applicable SOPs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
- Experience analyzing samples using HPLC, GC, FT-IR, UV-VIS, KF, and other instruments. Experience with method development for chiral and achiral HPLC is preferred.
- Knowledge of organic chemistry reaction mechanisms and their application to drug substance process development and analytical derivatizations is preferred
- Familiarity with ICH quality guidelines and their application to drug substance development is preferred
- The ability to conduct experiments independently following established methodology and procedures with minimal supervision is essential.
- The ability to work successfully in both a team/matrix environment as well as independently is essential.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage priorities, and maintain timelines for multiple projects is essential.
Education and Experience:
- BS or MS (or equivalent degree) in life or physical sciences with a preference for a concentration in chemistry, analytical chemistry or pharmaceutical chemistry
- MS with 2+ years, or BS with 5+ years of relevant experience working in a pharmaceutical development analytical laboratory
At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.
Pay Range:
$85,700 - $128,500Disclosure 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:
On-Site DesignatedFlex Eligibility Status:
In this On-Site designated role, you will 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.
#LI-Onsite
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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Who's Hiring
- IQVIA119
- Thermo Fisher Scientific64
- JPMorganChase61
- University of Virginia57
- University of Arizona55
Top Industries Hiring
- Education279
- Healthcare & Medical Services138
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals97
- Science & Research50
- Investment & Asset Management35
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate research manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in social science, psychology, marketing, or a related field
- Experience designing and managing quantitative surveys or qualitative study protocols
- Proficiency with statistical software such as SPSS, R, or Python for data analysis
- Ability to manage research vendors, fieldwork timelines, and project budgets
- Strong skills in translating research findings into clear presentations for non-technical stakeholders
- Familiarity with panel platforms, survey tools, or customer insights platforms
Tips for Your Associate Research Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to methods used
Associate research manager postings often specify whether the team runs quant, qual, or mixed-methods work. Mirror that language exactly on your resume so it clears applicant tracking systems and signals to hiring managers that you've worked the same way they do.
Highlight cross-functional project ownership
Employers want evidence you've coordinated between research, product, and marketing teams, not just executed studies. Name specific projects where you owned the timeline, managed vendors or fieldwork partners, and translated findings into decisions stakeholders acted on.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate research manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for industry before applying
Research methods differ meaningfully between pharma, CPG, and tech. If your background is in one sector, prioritize roles there first so your sample design and fieldwork experience reads as directly relevant rather than transferable.
Prepare a research storytelling example
Interviewers for this role almost always ask you to walk through a study end-to-end. Have one project ready where you explain the business question, your methodology choice, what you found, and what changed because of it. Keep it to under four minutes.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, ask about team size, annual research budget, and whether the role owns vendor relationships or inherits them. These factors shape day-to-day authority more than title does and give you leverage to push back if the base is lower than expected.
Associate Research Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate research managers?
The most active employers for associate research managers right now are IQVIA, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and JPMorganChase, and the most openings are in California, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at companies running large consumer-facing research programs or clinical and market access studies.
How many associate research manager jobs are remote?
About 32% of associate research manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote arrangements most common in quantitative and analytics-heavy roles where fieldwork coordination is handled through vendor platforms rather than in-person oversight.
How do you become an associate research manager?
Most associate research managers start as research analysts or coordinators, building hands-on experience with study design, fieldwork, and data analysis before moving into project ownership. Earning a master's degree in a research-focused discipline strengthens your candidacy, as does building a portfolio of studies where you managed the full lifecycle from brief to deliverable and can speak to the business impact.
Can I get hired as an associate research manager with little experience?
Yes, but you'll need to show evidence of research ownership, not just participation. Candidates with limited work history can strengthen their applications by highlighting thesis or capstone projects, independent client work, or freelance studies where they designed the methodology and reported findings. Focus on roles at smaller firms or startups where the team is lean and needs someone willing to cover the full research cycle.
What does the associate research manager interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your research background and methodology preferences, and a case or work sample exercise where you're asked to design a study or critique an existing one. Final rounds typically involve meeting cross-functional partners from product or marketing who assess how well you translate research into decisions they can act on.
Where can I find and apply to associate research manager jobs?
You can find and apply to associate research manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your methods background and industry experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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