Spring Co-Op 2027, Project Management

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Boston

Onsite gym access

Free meals

Career development

Social events

National Intern Day recognition

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals LLC invites students to join a 6-month Project Management Co-Op in the CGT PMSO group focused on CMC drug development. The role centers on developing robust project plans, tracking milestones, and collaborating across Regulatory, Quality, and Device teams.

You will gain hands-on experience supporting manufacturing and clinical product processes. The internship offers hybrid work in Boston, mentorship, networking opportunities, and a path toward meaningful careers in

Qualifications

• No specific education level requirements; may appeal to STEM or Business students.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects with organization and accountability.
• Comfort with ambiguity and rapid problem solving.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with Smartsheet, Coupa, Veeva, Icertis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support CMC project planning, coordination, and tracking across active projects and workstreams.
• Maintain schedules, risk registers, charters, trackers, agendas, and action logs.
• Prepare status updates and track milestones, dependencies, and risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication among CMC, Regulatory, Quality, and other teams.
• Contribute to standardizing templates and enhancing regulatory trackers with tools like AI.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Problem solving under ambiguity

Project and time management

Organizational accountability

Speed and urgency mindset

Education

No specific education level required

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Smartsheet

Coupa

Veeva

Icertis

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’llwork on meaningful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and learn from industry leaders.We’repassionate about innovation, inclusion, and supporting your growth—inside and outside the lab.

Why Vertex?

• Real Projects:You’llwork 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 Project Management Co-Op is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards an undergraduate or advanced degree in STEM or Business fields. If you are passionate, collaborative, and growth-minded, a co-op at Vertex will help you gain meaningful experience in our CGT Program Management functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.

The application deadline for this co-op is November 15th. 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:

Vertex Biopharmaceutical Sciences Cell and Gene Therapy Project Management and Strategic Operations (CGT PMSO) department is responsible for developing robust, scalable manufacturing processes, and manufacturing clinical products for therapeutic modalities with the potential to treat and even cure diseases. These diseases include sickle cell disease, type 1 diabetes, and other biologics. The BiopharmSci CGT team is developing best-in-class process technologies, analytical methods, devices and manufacturing methodologies to ensure we bring these cutting-edge therapies to patients quickly. The CMC project management team within BiopharmSci CGT is accountable to support effective CMC project tracking, execution, and reporting with harmonized tools and systems, and collaborates with function leaders and stakeholders in the organization to support effective decision making related to CMC development and manufacturing.

This internship/co-op will assist a CMC project manager on project management tasks and building tools for effective project management and / or will help manage specific portions of scope for ongoing projects or programs. This opportunity will provide firsthand experience and insight into CMC drug development in Vertex CGT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support CMC project planning, coordination, and tracking across active projects and workstreams.
• Maintain project-management tools and documentation, including schedules, risk registers, project charters, deliverables trackers, meeting agendas, and action logs.
• Organize project information, prepare status updates, and help track milestones, dependencies, risks, and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate meeting logistics and support cross-functional communication among CMC, Regulatory, Quality, Device/Human Factors, and other project stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous-improvement initiatives, such as standardizing Smartsheet templates, enhancing regulatory deliverables trackers, or assessing AI-enabled project-management tools.
• Assist with defined project assignments, potentially including support for the Pediatric Human Factors study/device workstream.

Qualifications:

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong ability to problem-solve on the fly, ready to put on detective hat
• Comfortable with not having all the answers and working in situations with ambiguity
• Works well in an environment where speed is prioritized; has an internal sense of urgency
• Able to manage concurrent projects effectively
• Well organized, and strong sense of responsibility and accountability
• Proficient in Microsoft office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• No specific education level or type requirements; may appeal to STEM students or Business students
• (Beneficial, but not required) Proficiency in Smartsheet, Coupa, Veeva, Icertis
• 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 beforeMay 2027
• You must be available to work full-time,40 hoursper week fromJanuary – July 2027

Program Details:

• Full-time, paid co-op $25.00 – 35.00 USD/hour
• Program Dates: January – July 2027
• Application Deadline: November 15th, 2026

At Vertex, we believe that when you feel your best, you canperform atyour best.That’swhy our US benefits and global well-being resources are designed to support you.

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-specificperksand extras!

Recognition of National Intern Day

Our Ways of Working

Flex Designation: Hybrid- Boston

Flex Eligibility Status: Hybrid: work three days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

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

At Vertex, we embrace continuous learning and encourage employees to stay informed on advances in AI, technology, automation, and industry trends. We seek talent who bring an external perspective, demonstrate curiosity and sound judgment, and thoughtfully adopt new capabilities that improve decision-making, drive innovation, increase efficiency, and help deliver better outcomes for patients.

Pay Range:

Full-time, paid co-op $25.00 – 35.00 USD/hour

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.

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]