Vertex Spring Co-op 2026, Project Management

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

8d•$20 - $35

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 Project Management Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students entering their Senior year of their undergraduate program or currently working towards an advanced degree, in a field related to Project Management, Supply Chain Management, MBA, or possessing equivalent experience. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our various business 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.

Requirements

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a field related to Project Management, Supply Chain Management, MBA, or a business-related field
Interested in pursuing a career in project management
Foundational understanding of basic supply chain concepts and foundational knowledge of the project management discipline
Strong organizational skills
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
Strong written and verbal communication skills to exchange information 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 June 2026
You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from January – June 2026

Nice To Haves

Experience using project management software, e.g. Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, LucidChart, Business Optix, MS Visio is a plus
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus

Responsibilities

The Project Management and Strategy Operations (PMSO) organization supports the Commercial Manufacturing and Supply Chain (CMSC) departments.
This group is responsible for managing projects related to commercial products and processes.
This position will be complimentary to a project coordinator and will take on a project to support process optimization efforts.
Duties will include defining a problem, gathering customer requirements, measuring and analyzing processes, and implementing improvement projects.