Vertex Fall Co-op 2026, Global Supply Chain, Risk Management

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

4d•$20 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vertex Global Supply Chain, Risk Management Co-op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Global Supply Chain functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career. The application deadline for this co-op is April 3rd. 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. The Global Supply Chain Risk Management team is responsible for the ongoing management of our operational risks in the supply chain as well as our business continuity planning. Business Continuity Planning enhances organizational resilience by supporting the development, testing, and maintenance of plans to ensure the continuity of critical business functions during disruptions. This role encompasses risk assessment, documentation, training, and collaboration with various stakeholders, including the Global Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Third-Party Risk Management Office, and Corporate Risk Management, to strengthen preparedness against potential disasters and tracks adherence to mitigation action due dates. They also lead the effort to gather new risks, and mitigation plans as Vertex continues to grow.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelors or Masters degree
Displays ability to multi-task and prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
Strong ability to analyze complex processes and identify potential risks
Possesses strong organization skills
Possesses ability to work well both independently and in a team setting
Detail oriented
Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in data analysis and analytics, including experience with tools such as Excel, SmartSheet & PowerBI
Demonstrates the ability to assist in the execution of projects of diverse scope and complexity
Capacity to work full-time onsite 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.

Responsibilities

Assists in drafting, reviewing and updating Business Continuity Plans & Incident Management Plans
Conducts Business Impact Analyses and Risk Assessment to identify critical business processes and potential vulnerabilities
Supports the coordination, execution, and documentation of BCP/DR tabletop exercises and drills
Collaborates with internal and external key stakeholders to identify, mitigate, and manage supply chain risks while integrating effective recovery strategies
Establishes and monitors key performance/risk metrics for the supply chain risk management and Business Continuity processes
Represents Supply Chain on projects related to risk mitigation, operational resilience, and business continuity
Maintains risk database and participates in routine risk review meetings with key stakeholders such as Tech Ops, Quality, and Corporate Risk Management
Maintains Commercial Supply Chain’s Business Continuity Plans to document new initiatives to improve resilience