Vertex Fall Co-op 2026, Global Logistics

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

1d•$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 Global Logistics Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards undergraduate or advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, 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 Global Logistics 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: The Logistics Co-op supports the Vertex Global logistics team in driving efficient, compliant, and reliable product movement across the network. This role provides hands-on experience in Logistics Strategy, transportation and warehouse operations, and decision support for new product introductions and other strategic initiatives. The co-op assists in analyzing supply chain performance metrics, supporting Logistics Supplier evaluations, and contributing to strategic projects that enhance service, cost, and compliance within the global pharmaceutical network. This position offers exposure to end-to-end pharmaceutical logistics — including cold chain management, regulatory requirements, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in a global environment— to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of life science products to patients worldwide.

Requirements

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or another related field
If pursuing a bachelor’s degree, previous co-op/internship experience in Supply Chain preferred
Problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with supply chain planning, transportation, and warehouse management concepts.
Comfortable working with datasets to generate insights and support strategic decision-making.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with cross-functional teams and external partners.
Detail-oriented and Organized
Capacity to work hybrid in Boston, MA
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

Exposure to logistics management systems and Oracle is a plus.
Demonstrated interest in pharmaceutical logistics operations, cold chain logistics, and strategy.

Responsibilities

Support the logistics strategy team in analyzing transportation, warehousing, and distribution network performance
Participate in projects focused on logistics optimization, supplier capability assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Contribute to network design to support new product introductions and lifecycle management planning.
Conduct market research to identify trends, risks, and innovation opportunities within pharmaceutical logistics.
Provide administrative and analytical support for strategic presentations, supplier meetings, and internal governance reviews
Assist in data collection, reporting, and visualization of key logistics metrics such as service level, cost, and compliance.
Help evaluate logistics partners through performance scorecards and strategic capability benchmarking.
Support development of logistics standard operating procedures (SOPs) and documentation to enhance consistency and compliance.