Vertex Fall Co-op 2026, Manufacturing Strategy - Operational Excellence

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

5d•$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 Operational Excellence Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards undergraduate or advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, Information Systems, 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 manufacturing strategy 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: Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated and curious co-op to join the Operational Excellence (OpEx) team and support AI adoption. This role will focus on enabling intelligent workflows, building internal capability, and fostering a culture of experimentation through generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot. The ideal candidate will be passionate about AI, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to high-impact initiatives that transform how teams work.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in one of the following areas: Computer Science, Data Science, or Engineering Business Analytics or Information Systems
Familiarity with generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude), prompt engineering, context engineering, connectors (model context protocol).
Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to work cross-functionally.
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 Python, SQL, Power BI, Power Automate, or M365 tools is a plus.
Experience with Operational Excellence (Lean Six Sigma, Process Mapping, etc.) is a plus

Responsibilities

Agent Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy AI agents that automate routine tasks and improve productivity.
Prompt Engineering Enablement: Develop and deliver training on prompt engineering, including use-case templates and best practices to build AI fluency across the organization.
Office Hours & Community Engagement: Host weekly office hours to support users, gather feedback, and share tips and tricks. Help build a vibrant internal AI community.
AI Governance & Use Case Documentation: Assist in documenting AI use cases, agent performance metrics, and governance protocols to ensure responsible deployment and alignment with enterprise standards.