2027 MBA Summer Associate Intern, Medical Information, Technology and Innovation (MITI)

Vertex Inc. • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Information, Technology and Innovation (MITI) group leads technological advancement and innovation for Vertex’s Medical Affairs teams. It develops internal capabilities and efficiency and supports effective external interactions with healthcare professionals in support of Vertex medicines.

Vertex is seeking a strategic, innovative MBA intern to support the transformation of Medical Affairs business processes. The intern will help design and implement systems, processes, and technologies—including AI-driven solutions—to improve quality, effectiveness, and efficiency, and increase the impact of medical insights and scientific exchange on closing care gaps. The role combines operational expertise, digital and AI innovation, and change leadership to reimagine Medical Affairs operations.

The 9-to-10-week MBA internship offers hands-on experience in a challenging, fast-paced environment. Interns lead business-critical projects, collaborate with industry leaders, gain exposure to Medical Affairs operations and AI applications, and present project results to senior management. The program also includes professional-development panels, a Lunch and Learn speaker series, and exposure to Medical Affairs experts and partner functions in Boston and international markets.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited two-year, full-time MBA program.
• Four to six years of work experience before starting the MBA program.
• Background and/or experience in business transformation through process improvement, including the introduction of technology such as AI.
• Experience summarizing data analysis and translating data insights into business impact.
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and AI tools.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States now and in the future; Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships or entry-level roles in this part of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the pharmaceutical or health-sciences industries.

Responsibilities

• Optimize processes and workflows to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency across geographies.
• Design and implement innovative solutions, including AI, automation, and digital platforms, to reduce manual workload and/or increase engagement and educational impact.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Medical Affairs, IT, Legal, and Compliance to align strategy and execution.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to measure impact and continuously improve performance.
• Communicate and visualize analytical output through written and verbal communication for business leaders and non-technical audiences.
• Manage and manipulate data, including capturing, validating, cleansing, transforming, and uploading data originating from collaborations throughout the company.
• Understand business needs and strategy and transform them into features or models.
• Bring an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and ethical mindset to daily work.
• Create senior-leader-quality presentations on the application of data science to the project.
• Participate in discovery interviews, project-status meetings, and project presentations with business partners and intern program leads.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including a week-long company shutdown in the summer and winter.
• Educational assistance programs, including student loan repayment.
• Commuting subsidy.
• Matching charitable donations.
• 401(k).
• Role eligibility for an annual bonus and annual equity awards.
• Some roles may be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements.

What This Job Offers

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