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.

Ready to apply? Submit your application and let’s turn possibilities into reality!

Your Impact
The Vertex Talent Acquisition Co-Op program is a 6-month experiential training program for students currently working towards undergraduate or advanced degree in Human Resources, Business, Analytics, Psychology, Communications, 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 TA functional areas and serve as a launchpad for your career.

The application deadline for this role is April 3rd, 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.

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:

This co-op role is designed to accelerate Vertex’s early talent strategy by blending operational excellence, technology innovation, and candidate-centric design. The co-op will partner with the Early and Emerging Talent and TA Operations teams to enhance the student, intern, and co-op candidate experience while supporting scalable, future-ready recruitment practices.

Rotation-Based Experience

The co-op will rotate across two core pillars, gaining exposure to both strategy and execution:

Early and Emerging Talent Focus

Map the end-to-end candidate journey for interns and co-ops, from attraction through onboarding.
Support campus and early and emerging talent engagement initiatives, including alumni and community-building efforts.
Design and analyze feedback mechanisms to continuously improve candidate and program experience.

TA Operations Focus

Partner on TA tech stack optimization (e.g., Workday enhancements, scheduling automation).
Explore and pilot AI-enabled recruiting solutions (chatbots, insights tools, automation).
Support process documentation and standardization to enable scale and consistency.

Key Projects & Deliverables

The co-op will own or contribute to a portfolio of impactful, resume-building projects such as:

Early and Emerging Talent Community Building
- Design and launch LinkedIn communities for current and former interns, co-ops, and early and emerging hires.
- Create engagement strategies that sustain relationships beyond program completion.
School & Market Insights Strategy
- Develop a targeted list of priority schools informed by demand planning, market intelligence (e.g., Veris, GTI), and emerging AI-enabled insights.
- Translate data into actionable recommendations for campus strategy.

Candidate Journey Mapping

Surveys-analyze surveys, gauge ROI and suggest future improvements to improve candidate experience

Produce a comprehensive candidate journey map for interns and co-ops, identifying moments that matter, friction points, and improvement opportunities.

Metrics, Reporting & Dashboards
- Build dashboards to track experience and operational metrics (e.g., proof of niche skills, candidate NPS, conversion rates, performance and retention).
- Partner with TA Ops to standardize reporting and storytelling.

TA Ops:

AI & Future of Work Enablement
- Pilot AI-enabled tools that enhance the candidate experience (e.g., scheduling automation, FAQ chatbots).
- Contribute to the development of a 2026–2027 Generational Workforce Augmentation AI Framework and Playbook

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the co-op, the student will have:

Hands-on experience in enterprise TA Operations and Early Talent strategy.
Tangible deliverables used by the Talent Acquisition team.
Exposure to AI, automation, and data-driven recruiting practices.
A strong professional network within Vertex’s TA and HR community.

What you will need to succeed:

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Human Resources, Business, Analytics, Psychology, Communications, or another related field
Strong interest in talent acquisition, people operations, and the future of work
Curiosity about technology, data, and AI-enabled solutions
Ability to think critically, synthesize insights, and communicate recommendations clearly
Experience with analytics, dashboards, or reporting tools preferred
Familiarity with LinkedIn, employer branding, or community building preferred
Comfort experimenting with new tools, platforms, and AI capabilities preferred
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 December 2026
You must be available to work full-time, 40 hours per week from July – December 2026

Program Details:

Full-time, paid co-op $20.00 – 35.00 USD/hour
Program Dates: July – December 2026
Application Deadline: April 3rd, 2026

At Vertex, we believe that when you feel your best, you can perform at your best. That’s why 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-specific perks and extras!

Recognition of National Intern Day

Our Ways of Working
Flex Designation: Hybrid Eligible

Equal Opportunities
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.

Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Accessibility & Accommodations
We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees. By cultivating a workplace that values diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we create an environment where every employee can contribute their best. Vertex is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. 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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com

Export Control Notice
This position may involve access to technology or data that is subject to U.S. export control laws, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, employment is contingent upon the applicant's ability to access export-controlled information in accordance with U.S. law. Due to the nature of the work and regulatory requirements, only individuals who qualify as U.S. persons (citizens, permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are eligible for this position. For this role, Vertex is unable to sponsor non-U.S. persons to apply for an export control license.

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.

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 ApplicationAssistance@vrtx.com

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