Spring 2027 Co-op, Environmental, Social and Governance

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vertex’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Co-op is a six-month experiential training program for students pursuing an undergraduate or advanced degree in sustainability, business, government, communications, or a related field, with a demonstrated interest in health, medicine, or public policy. As part of the Corporate Responsibility team, the co-op will research and advance projects supporting Vertex’s ESG priorities, with work spanning environmental sustainability, access to medicines, and mandatory and voluntary external reporting. The role offers exposure to a variety of functional areas across the business. The co-op is full-time, 40 hours per week, from January through June 2027. It is a paid, temporary position offered through a third-party agency partner that provides services to Vertex. The stated hourly rate is $20.00–$35.00. The position is hybrid-eligible or on-site eligible; in the hybrid designation, employees may work remotely up to two days per week, subject to Vertex’s Flex @ Vertex policy. Candidates must be legally authorized 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. Students graduating before June 2027 must be enrolled in an advanced degree program. The application deadline is November 15, 2026, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Requirements

Pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in sustainability, business, government, or communications, or demonstrating interest in health, medicine, or public policy.
Excellent research and data analysis skills.
Organized and efficient, with clear communication and writing skills.
Creative.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work with a variety of colleagues.
Legal authorization to work in the United States now and in the future.
Must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week, from January through June 2027.
Must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2027.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience supporting various workstreams.
Experience with process documentation.

Responsibilities

Support data collection for Vertex’s annual Corporate Responsibility Report.
Support mandatory external disclosures, including country-specific disclosures.
Assist with developing and entering Vertex’s annual CDP submission.
Track current and emerging global ESG regulations, standards, and reporting frameworks, and coordinate submission requirements and due dates across Vertex global entities.
Benchmark industry practices, including positions taken on selected topics, and provide recommendations when appropriate.
Prepare presentation decks to support key meetings.