Vertex Appoints Michael J. Parini As Executive Vice President And Chief Legal Officer

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced the appointment of Michael J. Parini to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer. Mr. Parini will serve as a member of Vertex’s Executive Committee, reporting directly to Jeffrey Leiden, M.D., Ph.D., Vertex's Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Parini will begin his role with Vertex effective January 4, 2016.