Vertex Fall Co-op 2026, Scientific Writing and Disease Area Communications
About The Position
The Vertex Scientific Writing and Disease Area Communications Co-op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate degree in a scientific field, Journalism, Communications, Marketing, 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 Corporate Communications 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.
Requirements
- Enrolled in a degree program leading to a Bachelors degree in a scientific field, Journalism, Communications, Marketing or a related field. Graduates may also be qualified if they are enrolled in an advanced degree program.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with multiple, competing priorities.
- Understanding of the scientific method and scientific concepts.
- Prior internship experience in the medical/pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, or in communications.
- Ability to deliver results with limited direction and guidance and on tight deadlines - a self-starter.
- Highly motivated and energetic.
- Strong work ethic and tenacity.
- Capacity to work full-time onsite in Boston, MA.
- 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 December 2026.
- You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July – December 2026.
Responsibilities
- Writing and production of pipeline-related content for our employee intranet by researching, writing and packaging articles, patient and employee stories and multimedia content.
- Supporting disease affinity recognition throughout the year by writing internal and external content to educate our audiences and raise awareness for a given disease area.
- Supporting the team and business partners by helping create and execute on communications plans for pipeline announcements and content campaigns (such as launching a video series).
- Supporting pipeline social media content channels with copy for disease recognition and pipeline-related conferences
- Compile metrics from communications campaigns and provide insight to help guide creation of strategy and planning for future initiatives.
- Provide support for ongoing communications initiatives and ad hoc projects, as needed.
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
