Spring 2027 Co-op, SOX PMO

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US); United States; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free 24/7 onsite gym access and free…

Subsidized commuter benefits- transit

Provided meals—free breakfast daily!

Career development opportunities

Social events—intern and company-wide

Location-specific perks

Job summary

Vertex SOX PMO Co‑Op is a 6‑month, paid internship for students pursuing accounting or business degrees. You’ll work on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, risk assessment, and internal controls while supporting cross‑functional teams in a fast-paced biotech environment.

You will collaborate with Accounting, Finance, and HR, assist with walkthroughs, metrics, and control certifications, and contribute to process improvements and global standardization initiatives. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in accounting or business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and to prioritize accordingly.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the SOX team on process walkthroughs (Revenue, Inventory, Treasury, SEC Report, GL Accounting, IT).
• Optimize SOX reporting tool; monitor deliverables to internal/external auditors.
• Prepare metrics for quarterly management status meetings.
• Document key control changes for presentations to senior management.
• Facilitate collection and review of quarterly control certifications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Internal Audit, Finance, and HR.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Accounting or business degree in progress

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

Your Impact

The Vertex SOX PMO Co‑Op is a 6‑month experiential training program for students currently working towards a bachelor's or graduate degree in accounting. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth‑minded, a co‑op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting functional area and serve as a launchpad for your career. The application deadline for this co‑op is November 15th, 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. Applicants can expect to receive an update about their application before or shortly after the application deadline.

What you will be doing:

The SOX PMO team is responsible for working closely with control owners across various functional areas (including Accounting, Finance, and Human Resources) to assess and evaluate risk management activities and business processes related to financial reporting, operations, and compliance, with the objective of promoting efficiency and effectiveness and fostering an appropriate control environment. The team oversees Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance and acts as an advisor to the Accounting, Finance and HR functions around the design of controls and processes. The SOX PMO team facilitates walkthrough meetings, coordinates with internal and external auditors, provides management reporting and supports the quarterly control certifications. The SOX PMO focuses on standardizing and globalizing our SOX processes to ensure we have scalable processes and strategic risk coverage supporting Vertex’s long‑term needs. This role will support the team by assisting in evaluating and documenting key control/process changes/control findings, supporting the team with process walkthroughs and monitoring the status of various SOX deliverables to internal and external auditors. This role will have the opportunity to collaborate with process owners across multiple teams in the organization (Accounting, Internal Audit, Finance and Human Resources) and will provide an excellent opportunity to gain and understanding of Vertex’s financial reporting processes. This role will assist with various ad‑hoc projects as well (e.g., system implementations, globalization and harmonization efforts).

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the team on process walkthroughs (in areas of Revenue, Inventory, Treasury, SEC Report, GL Accounting and IT Processes)
• Optimize Company’s SOX reporting tool - Monitor status of deliverables to internal and external auditors
• Prepare metrics for quarterly management status meetings
• Documenting key control changes for presentations to senior management
• Facilitate collection and review of quarterly control certifications
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with other teams in the organization on projects as needed

What you will need to succeed:

Pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in accounting or business

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment and to prioritize accordingly

Ability to work independently & in a team environment

Legal authorization to work in the United States, now and in the future. Please note that Vertex does not provide sponsorship for internships/co‑ops or entry level roles within this part of the organization. You must be enrolled in an advanced degree program if graduating before June 2027

You must be available to work full‑time, 40 hours per week from January – June 2027

Program Details:

• Full‑time, paid co‑op $20.00‑35.00 USD/hour
• Program Dates: January – June 2027
• Application Deadline: November 15th, 2026

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

Our Ways of Working Flex Designation

Hybrid‑Eligible Or On‑Site Eligible Flex Eligibility Status: In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as:

• Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

Recruitment Details

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third‑party agency partner that provides services to Vertex. The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of that third‑party agency; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third‑party agency upon offer.

Combined Pay & Temp Status Disclosure (FOR REMOTE AND/OR CALIFORNIA BASED ROLES): Pay Range 20.00 – 35.00 USD/hour

The range provided is a reasonable estimate for the pay range for this job at the time of posting. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.

Pay Range: $0 - $0 Disclosure Statement: The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job‐related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market‑leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to 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) and so much more.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation. Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.

Vertex is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]

Help Us Achieve Our Mission Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases and conditions. The company has approved therapies for cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, transfusion‑dependent beta thalassemia, acute pain and acromegaly, and it continues to advance clinical and research programs in these areas. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including IgA nephropathy, neuropathic pain, APOL1‑mediated kidney disease, primary membranous nephropathy, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, ACTH‑dependent Cushing's syndrome, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, type 1 diabetes, generalized myasthenia gravis, and myotonic dystrophy type 1.

Vertex was founded in 1989 and has its global headquarters in Boston, with international headquarters in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 16 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit www.vrtx.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X We believe our culture is one of Vertex’s greatest strengths and a key enabler of our ability to deliver transformative medicines for patients who need them. Rooted in innovation, purpose and collaboration, our culture empowers people to take smart risks, challenge conventional thinking and do their best work. The diversity of our people is central to that culture. By bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, we foster an environment where new ideas thrive, better decisions are made and breakthrough innovation is possible. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included and connected to our shared mission, because we know that our unique culture and the collective strength of our people are what set Vertex apart.