Vertex Fall Co-op 2026, Talent Acquisition

Vertex Inc.•Boston, MA

2d•$20 - $35•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. Why Vertex? Real Projects: You’ll work on assignments that make a real impact, not just busy work. Mentorship & Networking: Connect with leaders and peers who want to see you succeed through professional networks, connections, and collaborations that will shape your longer-term career. Flexible & Supportive: We offer flexible work options with Flex @ Vertex and prioritize your wellbeing. Inclusive Culture: Collaboration and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. Career Launchpad: Build skills, explore career paths, and get guidance for your future career. Ready to apply? Submit your application and let’s turn possibilities into reality! Your Impact The Vertex Talent Acquisition Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards undergraduate or advanced degree in Human Resources, Business, Analytics, Psychology, Communications, 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 TA functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career. The application deadline for this role is April 3rd, 2026. Please note that Vertex reviews applications on a rolling basis and reserves the right to close this job posting prior to the listed deadline. Important Notice Regarding Internship and Co-op Inquiries At Vertex Pharmaceuticals, we are committed to providing a fair and structured recruitment process for all students interested in internship and co-op opportunities. To ensure consistency and equity, all student applications must go through our Early Talent Acquisition Team. Due to the high volume of interest, we are unable to respond to individual solicitation. Direct solicitation to Vertex employees- including senior leaders via email will result in removal from the recruiting process. We appreciate your enthusiasm and interest in Vertex. To be considered for internship or co-op roles, please apply directly through our official application channels. (https://www.vrtx.com/careers/career-growth-and-opportunities/co-ops/) Thank you for respecting our process and helping us maintain a fair experience for all candidates. What you will be doing: This co-op role is designed to accelerate Vertex’s early talent strategy by blending operational excellence, technology innovation, and candidate-centric design. The co-op will partner with the Early and Emerging Talent and TA Operations teams to enhance the student, intern, and co-op candidate experience while supporting scalable, future-ready recruitment practices. Rotation-Based Experience The co-op will rotate across two core pillars, gaining exposure to both strategy and execution: Early and Emerging Talent Focus Map the end-to-end candidate journey for interns and co-ops, from attraction through onboarding. Support campus and early and emerging talent engagement initiatives, including alumni and community-building efforts. Design and analyze feedback mechanisms to continuously improve candidate and program experience. TA Operations Focus Partner on TA tech stack optimization (e.g., Workday enhancements, scheduling automation). Explore and pilot AI-enabled recruiting solutions (chatbots, insights tools, automation). Support process documentation and standardization to enable scale and consistency. Key Projects & Deliverables The co-op will own or contribute to a portfolio of impactful, resume-building projects such as: Early and Emerging Talent Community Building Design and launch LinkedIn communities for current and former interns, co-ops, and early and emerging hires. Create engagement strategies that sustain relationships beyond program completion. School & Market Insights Strategy Develop a targeted list of priority schools informed by demand planning, market intelligence (e.g., Veris, GTI), and emerging AI-enabled insights. Translate data into actionable recommendations for campus strategy. Candidate Journey Mapping Surveys-analyze surveys, gauge ROI and suggest future improvements to improve candidate experience Produce a comprehensive candidate journey map for interns and co-ops, identifying moments that matter, friction points, and improvement opportunities. Metrics, Reporting & Dashboards Build dashboards to track experience and operational metrics (e.g., proof of niche skills, candidate NPS, conversion rates, performance and retention). Partner with TA Ops to standardize reporting and storytelling. TA Ops: AI & Future of Work Enablement Pilot AI-enabled tools that enhance the candidate experience (e.g., scheduling automation, FAQ chatbots). Contribute to the development of a 2026–2027 Generational Workforce Augmentation AI Framework and Playbook Learning Outcomes By the end of the co-op, the student will have: Hands-on experience in enterprise TA Operations and Early Talent strategy. Tangible deliverables used by the Talent Acquisition team. Exposure to AI, automation, and data-driven recruiting practices. A strong professional network within Vertex’s TA and HR community.

Requirements

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Human Resources, Business, Analytics, Psychology, Communications, or another related field
Strong interest in talent acquisition, people operations, and the future of work
Curiosity about technology, data, and AI-enabled solutions
Ability to think critically, synthesize insights, and communicate recommendations clearly
Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships or entry level roles within this part of the organization.
You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before December 2026
You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July – December 2026

Nice To Haves

Experience with analytics, dashboards, or reporting tools preferred
Familiarity with LinkedIn, employer branding, or community building preferred
Comfort experimenting with new tools, platforms, and AI capabilities preferred

Responsibilities

Map the end-to-end candidate journey for interns and co-ops, from attraction through onboarding.
Support campus and early and emerging talent engagement initiatives, including alumni and community-building efforts.
Design and analyze feedback mechanisms to continuously improve candidate and program experience.
Partner on TA tech stack optimization (e.g., Workday enhancements, scheduling automation).
Explore and pilot AI-enabled recruiting solutions (chatbots, insights tools, automation).
Support process documentation and standardization to enable scale and consistency.
Design and launch LinkedIn communities for current and former interns, co-ops, and early and emerging hires.
Create engagement strategies that sustain relationships beyond program completion.
Develop a targeted list of priority schools informed by demand planning, market intelligence (e.g., Veris, GTI), and emerging AI-enabled insights.
Translate data into actionable recommendations for campus strategy.
Surveys-analyze surveys, gauge ROI and suggest future improvements to improve candidate experience
Produce a comprehensive candidate journey map for interns and co-ops, identifying moments that matter, friction points, and improvement opportunities.
Build dashboards to track experience and operational metrics (e.g., proof of niche skills, candidate NPS, conversion rates, performance and retention).
Partner with TA Ops to standardize reporting and storytelling.
Pilot AI-enabled tools that enhance the candidate experience (e.g., scheduling automation, FAQ chatbots).
Contribute to the development of a 2026–2027 Generational Workforce Augmentation AI Framework and Playbook