Spring Co-Op 2027, CASGEVY Change Management

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kickstart Your Career at Vertex! Are you ready to make a real impact? At Vertex, our mission is to tackle serious diseases and to change lives, for the better, for the future. Our aim is to give you the skills, insights, and career guidance to be an important part of that future; to turn your potential into progression. As a Vertex intern or co-op, you’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders. We’re passionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth—inside and outside the lab. The Vertex CASGEVY Change Management Co-Op is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards a undergraduate degree or an advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or other related fields. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our CMTO, Casgevy Manufacturing functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career. The application deadline for this co-op is November 15th. Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline. Applicants can expect to receive an update about their application before or shortly after the application deadline. Ready to apply? Submit your application and let’s turn possibilities into reality!

Requirements

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in: Life Sciences, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, Quality/Regulatory, Business Operations, Or a related discipline
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and follow through on deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Interest in quality systems, regulated processes, and operational improvement
Ability to work independently while collaborating across functional teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future.
You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before May 2027
You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – July 2027

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with process improvement, lean principles, or workflow optimization is a plus
Interest in AI tools and content standardization
Experience working with structured data, templates, or documentation systems
Exposure to QMS, lifecycle management, or change control concepts is a plus

Responsibilities

Support change control activities within a regulated quality environment, gaining hands-on experience in QMS, lifecycle management, and operational excellence.
Tracking and transmitting active change controls, including ensuring internal and CMO records remain current and on time.
Developing change control templates and AI guidance in alignment with Vertex SOPs and best practices.
Supporting an operational excellence project to create a lean, AI- and systems-enabled solution for change control planning, prioritization, transmission, and tracking from idea to closure.
Coordination, transmission, and tracking of active change controls across internal teams and contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).
Monitor timelines and follow up with stakeholders to help ensure change controls remain on track and are completed on time.
Contribute to status reporting and metrics related to active change controls.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and create change control templates for use across different functional areas.
Support the development of AI-enabled content guidance for change control documentation.
Help create and refine master AI guidelines for drafting change control content in alignment with: Vertex SOPs, Quality and compliance expectations, Change control best practices.
Work closely with the manager to support an Operational Excellence initiative focused on improving the end-to-end change control process.
Help develop a lean, scalable solution for change control planning, prioritization, transmission, and tracking from idea through closure.

Benefits

Free 24/7 onsite gym access and free access to group exercise classes
Subsidized commuter benefits- transit and parking
Provided meals—free breakfast daily!
Career development opportunities and events, including C Suite engagement
Social events—both intern-only and company-wide
Location-specific perks and extras!
Recognition of National Intern Day
medical, dental and vision benefits
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)