Spring Co-Op 2027, Commercial Analytics, Market Access

Vertex Pharmaceuticals • Boston, MA

10d • $25 - $35 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vertex Commercial Analytics, Market Access Co-Op is a six-month experiential training program for students pursuing an undergraduate or advanced degree in engineering, statistics, analytics, STEM, or a related field. The co-op will work with Vertex’s US Market Access analytics team, an analytics center of excellence supporting market access strategy, trade and distribution, revenue forecasting, and pricing. The team develops analytics to help commercial business units ensure patients with prescriptions for Vertex products can access them through health plans, pharmacies, and sites of care.

The co-op will support forecasting and regression use cases to identify drivers and barriers to patient access for Vertex’s pain and cystic fibrosis portfolio. After initial training in US pharmaceutical and market access dynamics, the co-op will work on several initiatives, typically lasting three to four weeks, and create analytics scripts and reports using the team’s data assets. The role reports to the Market Access Data Analytics Lead and collaborates with that lead and the Data Governance Lead.

This is a paid, temporary co-op scheduled for January through July 2027, requiring 40 hours per week. The role is hybrid in Boston, with three days per week onsite and ad hoc flexibility. It is offered through a third-party agency partner, which will employ the selected candidate and present compensation and employment terms upon offer. Vertex describes its co-op program as offering meaningful project work, mentorship, networking, professional development, and a supportive and inclusive culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as engineering, statistics, analytics, or computer science.
• Currently pursuing a master’s degree in a quantitative discipline or a STEM-focused MBA.
• Proficiency with SQL, Python (including Pandas and sklearn), or R, and Excel.
• Knowledge of regression and hypothesis testing, key driver analysis, machine learning (classification), time series analysis, forecasting algorithms, and SQL analytical window functions.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States now and in the future; Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships, co-ops, or entry-level roles in this part of the organization.
• Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027.
• Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January through July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial training on US pharmaceutical and market access dynamics.
• Perform demand forecasting for pharmacies and hospitals.
• Assess the performance of contracts with payers and delivery networks.
• Create performance scorecards for payers.
• Conduct key driver analyses to identify drivers of sales and access performance.
• Create analytics scripts and reports using relevant data assets.
• Manage assigned tasks in collaboration with the Data Governance Lead.

Benefits

• Free 24/7 onsite gym access and free group exercise classes.
• Subsidized commuter benefits for transit and parking.
• Free daily breakfast.
• Career development opportunities and events, including C-suite engagement.
• Intern-only and company-wide social events.
• Location-specific perks and extras.
• Recognition of National Intern Day.
• The posting also describes Vertex-wide rewards and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, a week-long summer and winter company shutdown, educational assistance including student loan repayment, a commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, and a 401(k); the third-party agency will present applicable benefits and terms upon offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern