Vertex Spring 2026 Co-op, Organizational Development and Culture

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc•Boston, MA

46d•$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 Human Resources Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in Human Resources Management, 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 functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career. The application deadline for this co-op is October 31st. 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. 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: We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive individual to join our Global Human Resources - Org. Development & Culture team co-op. This is an excellent opportunity for a student to gain hands-on experience in HR and contribute to our organization's success. Our HR department is comprised of multiple HR disciplines and capabilities, such as Talent Management, Organizational Design, Learning and Culture.

Requirements

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Human Resources Management, or another related field
Strong interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources
Knowledge of HR principles and best practices from coursework
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong organizational, analytical, and collaborative skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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 June 2026
You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January - June 2026

Responsibilities

Contribute to Org. Development & Culture projects with a focus on supporting talent management and org. design initiatives
Conduct analysis on Org. Development & Culture efforts and their overall impact to the business, e.g., usage of Org. Design and talent management resources
Monitor and analyze Org. Hygiene data to identify trends and areas of concern based on Org. Design principles; support and fulfill data requests; provide recommendations for process, technology and automation enhancements to the Org. Hygiene governance and monitoring approach
Support Talent Management practices through gathering data and analysis efforts; understanding trends and needs for our internal talent.
Design and develop clear communication and knowledge management articles to engage stakeholders around talent development processes and actions.
Conduct research and analysis on Org. Design and Talent Management best practices and trends to support continuous improvement efforts.
Provide general administrative support to the Org. Design and Talent Management teams, including preparing reports, and coordinating related events e.g., training.